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This was the question we asked of a lady who called in with a request to become an advocacy volunteer. Her reply was that in listening to Zodwa Sithole on Roche Life Talk she was inspired to bring information to people in disadvantaged circumstances. Her heart is for the rural parts of South Africa. And […]

This heartfelt expression came with this message on our Facebook page: “I would like to thank Zodwa Sithole. I don’t know where we would be if it was not for her. “My brother had lost all hope, but this angel came into our lives to show that although we had never met she would ensure

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.