These spicy tuna fish cakes are filled with retinol-rich ingredients, also known as preformed Vitamin A (retinol), to give your body the boost it needs. Studies have found that a higher intake of retinol may lead to a reduced risk of developing melanoma. Enjoy these fish cakes on a warm Spring day with a fresh …
From the daughter of a 71-year-old woman who was diagnosed at Helen Joseph Hospital and transferred to Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, where time passed. The desperate daughter contacted CANSA for help, and with some mediation the road to treatment is back on track. “Thank you very much for all your help. I have no words to describe …
There’s a new requirement from SARS in relation to the issue of Section 18A Tax Certificates – that important piece of paper which allows you to claim a tax deduction when you make a donation to CANSA (or any other registered public beneficiary or non-profit organisation). The extra information required is your ID number, your …
By Modiponsho Maema, 17 Sunflower Children’s Hospice, Bloemfontein I refuse to be just another one To be refused and silenced I refuse to be a victim of My own circumstances. I refuse To be treated like an outsider To be tossed aside like an object. I refuse to be an option; I refuse to …
From Lynette . . . “I’m Lynette from the Western Cape. In 2017 I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer which had spread to my liver. All my treatment was at Tygerberg Hospital, and a CANSA volunteer came to my home to give me support. Then in 2020 the cancer came back and I had a …
We recently received a frantic call from a concerned wife in Ohio USA. Her husband, who is an ostomate patient, was on his way to South Africa, and he’d left his supplies behind in Ohio! After many calls, two of our dedicated staff members were able to guide the gentleman in question from Cape …
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Krugersdorp residents may know Annatjie van Niekerk as a cat whisperer whose heart goes out to the plight of stray cats, rescuing them and their kittens. But when Annatjie was 18 years old she responded to another cause – that of cancer patients who had lost their hair due to treatment. She had her own …
· Join us in spreading awareness in your family, community and workplace. · Become a CANSA volunteer. · Partner us in cancer research. · Take part in our national income generating projects and events. · Take part in CANSA Active by raising funds through participating in sporting events. · Donate – by EFT, online, or by Snapscan. You can also donate right …
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· Education and awareness. · Screening and early diagnosis. · Online and telephonic care and support. · CANSA Care Homes for patients receiving treatment far from home. · TLC (Tough Living with Cancer) Lodges – providing accommodation for parents or guardians with children undergoing cancer treatment. · Stoma support. · Wig bank. · Support groups
People who run regularly all have their personal reasons for doing so. But when the big races come along, their reason extends to raising funds for a special cause, and to help others. This year, we were again privileged to have runners sponsoring CANSA in both the Two Oceans and Comrades events – …
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