Ways to show love to a person with cancer
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Hair is part of our appearance and our persona
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 …
Thank you for reducing the trauma and pain for children with cancer
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. …
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Some of the many testimonies to your kindness and the differences that you make in the lives of people living with cancer
“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 …
CANSA education in action
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 …
A special ’Thank You’ in pictures
We asked for your help in giving care packs to patients in financial need. And you gave it, so very generously. This is a big ‘Thank You’ in words, and some pictures to make your kindness even more real. You gave more than a care pack, you also gave joy. Donate a care pack right …
90 Years of CANSA caring and service, thanks to people like you!
Please celebrate with us as we thank you and show appreciation for your part in this milestone of caring service to cancer patients and their families. You’ve played, and continue to play, a greater role than you can imagine. From small beginnings in 1931, it’s friends like you who have ensured that the organisation has …
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