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Stoma – a Greek word meaning mouth or opening. In the medical field, a stoma is an artificial opening or passageway a surgeon makes into the digestive or urinary tracts for the purpose of eliminating waste from the body. A stoma can be temporary or permanent after a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy, and is a […]

Your commitment to care and generosity in so many ways towards individuals and families living with cancer is appreciated more than words can say – but all we have is words. And we’d like to share some of these with you. From Andre, Francina and Dominique after their stay at CANSA Tipuana Care Home: “Seldom

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Hair also protects our sensitive scalps. And losing our hair can be genuinely traumatic, especially for women. During chemotherapy an entire head of hair which may be hired by patients for as long as the wig may be needed. A small admin fee of R100 per wig is asked for the upkeep and care of

After a period of time on chemotherapy treatment the sight of another needle brings about a tearful, sometimes near hysterical response from young children. Ongoing treatment and pricks can scar and cause collapsing of veins. But with a broviac and a port implant, a good vein is always painlessly available for the duration of treatment.

“As a young mother of a little baby diagnosed with cancer it was hard to accept and deal with. But with CANSA’s continued support, things have become easier and less stressful just knowing that there’s someone who cares.” (Mother of a child in TLC care) “The CANSA volunteer was a true angel. A definite blessing

Cancer is prevalent not only in adults, but also in children, where the warning signs are not always known. A CANSA TLC team recently hosted talks at a junior school attended by the student leaders from each class (for COVID safety precautions). This resulted in colouring books and crayons being given to the kids in