Running to help others
People who run regularly all have their personal reasons for doing so. But when the big races come along, their reason extends to raising
August 31, 2023
Twenty years of shaving, spraying or donating
Origin: In 2003, Simon Clark, the first person to organise a Shavathon event, arranged 50 events in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). The first unofficial Shavathon took place at
August 31, 2023
Melanoma in top five cancers
Melanoma (a form of skin cancer) ranks the fifth most prevalent cancer in men, and sixth most prevalent amongst women in South Africa. We
August 31, 2023
“You have Melanoma cancer!”
These were the stark words that Hannelie received from her gynaecologist in 2014. Shocked, terrified and sobbing, Hannelie called her best friend to share
August 31, 2023
The ABC of early melanoma detection
Melanoma is the most deadly of the three types of skin cancer, with early detection being the key to successful treatment. Awareness is covered by
January 16, 2023
Support for teens when a parent has cancer
The teenage years can be hard on young people, as they grapple with trying to find their place in the world with all its complexities.
January 16, 2023
Andre, Chris and Henk share their thanks
Andre Bossner and Henk Hills both resided at the CANSA Tipuana Care Home in Pretoria whilst undergoing cancer treatment. Andre felt truly ‘at home’ even
January 16, 2023
YES, men can and do get breast cancer – and overcome it
Bobby Were is one such man. And he very honestly describes how his male stubbornness let him decide for himself that the pea sized painless
January 16, 2023
The gift of hair
Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment. It’s also a blow to self-confidence, one’s looks and sense of identity. The space of
January 16, 2023