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Skyfievertoning Testikulêre Kanker – Hou Jou Oog op die Bal
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Write on our Wall – November 2014
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How to Do a Testicular Self-Examination
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Hoe om ‘n Testikulêre Self-Ondersoek te Doen
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Former Two Oceans Champ & Survivor Educating his Community
Prostate Cancer Survivor, Thulani Sibisi, who will be supporting CANSA at the upcoming Soweto Marathon, is joining the fight against cancer by taking education to his community.
“We have to start something to educate people,” says Sibisi.
As a former Two Oceans Marathon winner, he prided himself in being fit and healthy, but when he started experiencing difficulty in urinating, along with a burning sensation in 2010, he started to feel concerned.
“I went to my family doctor and he told me not to be concerned, so I tried to ignore my symptoms. In 2012 I collapsed, and then only were my symptoms taken more seriously. After some tests, I was told I had stage three prostate cancer,” tells Sibisi.
As a cancer Survivor in remission, Sibisi appeals to all men to not delay being tested for cancers such as prostate and testicular cancer.
“If you are experiencing any worrying symptoms, rather be safe and go to your doctor for screening,” concludes Sibisi.
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CANSA Official Charity at Nike Soweto Marathon
Former Two Oceans Champ and prostate cancer survivor, Thulani Sibisi, to take fight against cancer to streets of Soweto…
28 October 2014 – CANSA is excited to be a part of this year’s Nike Soweto Marathon taking place on 2 November 2014.
As the official charity, the CANSA Lukholweni Care Home team will be promoting cancer awareness & SunSmart behaviour, by providing free sunscreen to all participants and spectators.
The Route
The 42km route takes the runners into the historic heart of Soweto and by the 12-kilometre marker – Vilakazi Street. As you wind and climb the hill you will also pass Uncle Tom’s Community Hall and the Hector Pieterson Museum and memorial that commemorate the 1976 student uprising.
A good time to reflect on our country’s robust recent past. The 36-kilometre marker is met at the Chris Hani Baragwanatha Hospital and the end is soon visible as the runners make their way over the bridge crossing the N1 Highway.
This is more than just a tour through the warm heart of Soweto. It is a journey through our tumultuous history. To be sure the route is an undulating one, testing at times but it is a passage full of great reward, made extra special by the people of Soweto.
Former Two Oceans Champ & Prostate Cancer Survivor to Participate
Prostate cancer survivor, Thulani Sibisi, is joining the fight against cancer, by taking part in the Soweto Marathon. As a former Two Oceans Marathon winner, he prides himself in being fit and healthy.
After experiencing difficulty in urinating, along with a burning sensation in 2010, and collapsing in 2012, he was diagnosed with stage three prostate cancer. Read more…
As a cancer survivor in remission, he is taking the fight against cancer to the streets of Soweto.
“At the Soweto Marathon I will be running in order to show all men that you can overcome cancer. I hope to motivate the Soweto community to become a part of the CANSA Soweto Care Centre and support its Lukholweni Care Home, in order to get the cancer education, care and support they might need,” says Sibisi.
Visit CANSA at the Marathon Expo
The CANSA Lukholweni Care Home team will be at the marathon expo from Thursday 30 October to Saturday 1 November, where runners can redeem their race packs.
“We’ll help all the runners and participants to stay SunSmart, by providing free sunscreen at one water point along the route, on race day. We are also going to exhibit our Men’s Health material, to educate men on the importance of screening and early detection, as well as offer Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) tests – a simple blood test to detect prostate abnormalities. We will also be selling CANSA products to help raise funds,” says Johanna Francis, CANSA Lukholweni Care Home Coordinator.
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Buy Sterling Silver Pink ‘CANSA Ribbon’ Rings
Buy Beautiful Selection’s pink, sterling silver ‘CANSA Ribbon’ Rings for R190 each and CANSA will receive R40-00 per ring sold, until the 20th December 2014.
Where to Purchase?
About Beautiful Selection
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Marinel Oosthuizen
Tel: 061-489 6909
Email: oosthuizenmarinel1@gmail.com
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Invest with Smartfin Solutions and Support CANSA’s Nelspruit Care Centre
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Mammogram Bus na Panorama
Elke jaar teen September of Oktober vertrek ongeveer 28 dames vanaf Lutzville, Vanrhynsdorp, Vredendal, Clanwilliam, Graafwater en Lambertsbaai, vir Mammogramme na Panorama Hospitaal (Dr’s Corbett en Schnetler en Vennote), asook na Dr Apffelstaedt se Mamma Kliniek.
Die vervoer word elke jaar gedoen deur Cloete Vervoer van Vredendal. Die bestuurders van die bussies, Andries en Henry, is al deel van die span en ons dames voel veilig in hul skoon pragtige bussies.
Hierdie is ‘n ondersteuningsgroep, want die dames stel opreg belang in mekaar se lief en leed op die dag, en ‘n gesellige atmosfeer heers , veral in die terugtog huis toe, nadat almal se mammogramme reeds afgehandel is.
Dit is met groot dank dat dit elke jaar met die dames goed gaan, maar probleme word gou opgespoor en behandel. Dankie aan KANSA wat die vervoer grootliks subsidieer en sodoende die geleentheid skep vir dames om in ‘n ondersteunende atmosfeer hierdie ondersoek te kan laat doen.
Mammogramme moet gedoen word deur alle dames van 40 jaar en ouer, sodat borskanker vroeg opgespoor kan word. Een uit 35 vroue in Suid Afrika word deur Borskanker geraak en daarom kan mens nie die geleentheid mis nie.
Lees meer oor hoe om jou borskankerrisiko te verminder…
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CaRRol BoYes Cape Town Charity Open Day 2014 – 6 & 8 December 2014
This year’s much-anticipated Carrol Boyes Charity Open Day in Cape Town promises to be even bigger and better than ever before! It’s a not to be missed opportunity to buy your favourite Carrol Boyes products at amazing discounts, shop for early Christmas presents and support four worthy charities, all at the same time.
The Carrol Boyes Charity Open Day will take place on Saturday, December 6 and Monday, December 8 at the Carrol Boyes Paarden Eiland Distribution Centre in Cape Town. The shopping hours kick off at 08h00 and finish at 16h00.
Proceeds from the Carrol Boyes Charity Open Day will be distributed to the following charities:
- CANSA’s purpose is to lead the fight against cancer in South Africa. Its mission is to be the preferred non-profit organisation that enables research, educates the public and provides support to all people affected by cancer.
- MONKEYBIZ a charity close to Carrol’s heart, with 450 bead artists on the register, focusing on reviving the art of beadwork, alleviating poverty and empowering women in harnessing a creative spirit within.
- MAD CHARITY™ (Make A Difference): Founded in 2003 by Francois Pienaar, MAD focuses on leadership development through education, with an aim to identify academically talented learners from less fortunate backgrounds and support their education, leadership and life-skills development. MAD also provides mentoring, guidance and career counselling to help these learners reach their full potential as the leaders of tomorrow.
- Girls & Boys Town Creating opportunities for youth to grow and develop into responsible citizens, able to contribute to family and community life in the spirit of peace, dignity, tolerance, equality and solidarity with others.
Don’t miss out on this spectacular and heartwarming annual event.
Dates: Saturday 6 December & Monday 8 December 2014
Time: 08h00-16h00
Place: Carrol Boyes Paarden Eiland Distribution Centre in Cape Town.
For further queries contact Michelé Stuurman on +27 (0)21 424 8263, michele@cbfa.co.za, www.carrolboyes.com
About Carrol Boyes
Carrol Boyes is an artist, designer, entrepreneur and successful businesswoman, recognised as an icon in the South African Design Industry. With a degree in Fine Arts (Sculpture), it was after a decade of teaching that Carrol became involved in full time art design. In 1991 The CaRRoL BoYeS Functional Art Company was launched. Between 2003 and 2007, flagship stores opened at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town; Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria; George; and Cresta and Eastgate Shopping Centres in Johannesburg. Today there are 28 dedicated stores across South Africa. The product range currently encompasses over 1 000 items in trademark metals and materials including pewter, spun and cast aluminum, stainless steel, chrome plated zinc, wood, leather and ABS resin.
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CANSA Celebrates International Volunteers Day
Dorothy Masiane Phakamisa Navigator & CANSA Volunteer
14 November 2014: Celebrate International Volunteers Day on the 5th of December 2014 with CANSA – a day dedicated to show appreciation to all volunteers who give of their time, skills and money to help people in need.
CANSA’s Acting CEO, Elize Joubert says, “Oscar Wilde once said that ‘The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention’ and that is exactly what our CANSA Volunteers do. With small (and big) gestures along with the dedication of their time, our Volunteers are changing the lives of those affected by cancer.”
CANSA Needs Volunteers
CANSA needs the support of Volunteers to reach the communities in South Africa, to help provide its care and support service. More than 6 000 Volunteers help 500 communities and reach approximately 14 000 cancer patients and their families.
“International Volunteers Day is a great opportunity to thank all Volunteers for the tremendous work and support they give. CANSA Care Centres around the country host Volunteer gatherings on this day to salute and acknowledge their valuable contribution in helping to create a world without cancer,” continues Joubert.
CANSA Volunteers Share
Dorothy Masiane (62), breast cancer Survivor and CANSA Phakamisa Navigator, explains, “CANSA supported me through counselling while going through my cancer journey and gave me the opportunity to volunteer as a Phakamisa navigator; in order to uplift other patients and to educate my community about cancer. I love being around people, helping to save lives and educating how to do self-breast examinations to both men and women and to teach them that when they feel something in the breast or when they realise any changes in their bodies, to come forward. I’ve realised that most men and women don’t talk about their health and we try to help them with that. It’s my pleasure to see some of them trying to change the way they see things.”
Lucas Pelompe Movember Navigator & CANSA Volunteer
“I’ve gained a lot of experience working with people – teaching and helping them learn how to live their lives with and through cancer. To me this work is like peeling an onion – there are more layers to discover and explore. It also helps teach me and my entire family on how we should lead healthy lives. While doing presentations, I’m not so afraid anymore to stand in front of a lot people and say something. It actually helps me be the best ‘Lucas’ ever, all thanks to CANSA and the Movember Foundation programme. I love helping people and getting them to talk about their health,” tells Lucas Pelompe, a Movember Navigator in Rustenburg.
Become a CANSA Volunteer Today!
CANSA encourages all to join the fight against cancer and become a CANSA Volunteer:
- Sign up on the CANSA website or at your local CANSA Care Centre and help with care and support or fundraising projects
- See FAQs for Volunteers…
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Video: Men Tend to Avoid Going to the Doctor
Men – regardless of geography, race or ethnicity – tend to live shorter than women and become sicker or disabled earlier in life, according to studies in the US and internationally.
Dr. Ridwan Shabsigh, Head of the International Society of Men’s Health, says that this is due to the fact that men avoid visits to the doctor and that they are not into a culture of ‘preventative visits’.
They feel this is not the manly thing to do or that they are ‘invincible’. Watch video…
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What’s Your Excuse for Avoiding Check-Ups?
- Going to the doctor or for regular check-ups is a “chick thing” – men don’t go to the doctor…
- The symptom (s) I am experiencing will eventually go away – if it gets really serious I’ll make an appointment…
- Day-to-day demands of life or work are hectic – I don’t have time now…
- Regular check-ups are a waste of time & money – I only go to a doctor as a last resort…
- I’ve waited too long and I’m scared of what the doctor will find…
Excuses like these will only land you in hot water – the longer you put off visiting your doctor, the higher your risk for developing a chronic medical condition or worse, that it is too late for treatment!
The verdict is in – if you want to live a fuller, longer life – it’s time to recognise that you need to know and take care of your body, which includes regular check-ups.
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Wheely for CANSA
Malcolm Mamet’s passion is indescribable – he is embarking on a Wheely Journey – from Durban to JHB no less – on the 22nd November 2014, in support of the CANSA Durban Care Centre.
Be on the look out for Malcolm on that day – the aim is to complete the total 566 kms on ONLY the BACK WHEEL of his motorcycle!
Malcolm is aiming to raise a whopping R1 000 000 which will help fund the CANSA Durban Care Centre’s service to those affected by cancer in the local community and also to raise awareness re cancer. He will be attending a Men’s Health Breakfast on the morning he leaves.
Show Your Support & Make An Online Donation:
So start your engines ladies & gents and DONATE, as Malcolm’s online donation page is now officially open… – online donations received via his online fundraising page will be deposited directly into CANSA’s bank account.
CANSA would like to thank 5FM and ZAP Motorcycles for supporting this venture. GOOOOOOO MALCOLM – you are a legend!
Listen to radio interview with Malcolm on 5FM, Wed, 18th November 2014:
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Should you require direct banking details or have any other queries, please contact:
- Nadia Baderoon
- Tel: 031-205 9525
Find out more about CANSA’s Durban Care Centre and their CANSA Mkhuhla Care Home for cancer patients receiving treatment far from home.
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Skyfievertoning – Merk-die-Merk Hierdie Somer
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Slideshow – Spot-the-Spot this Summer
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Spot-the-Spot this Summer
24 November 2014: CANSA advises South Africans to enjoy summer by being safe in the sun this December, January and February. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in South Africa and is the result of skin cell damage, which begins in the lower part of the epidermis (the top layer of the skin). Read Fact Sheet regarding Solar Radiation & Skin Cancer…
“We can develop skin cancer when we ignore our bodies’ signals to avoid sunlight. It’s important to know how to reduce your risk of skin cancer, especially during summer when the sun’s rays are the harshest, so use an approved CANSA SunSmart Choice approved sun screen and protective clothing,” says CANSA Acting CEO Elize Joubert.
CANSA is putting the focus on spot-the-spot screening. Moles, brown spots and growths on the skin are usually harmless, although anyone who has more than 100 moles or atypical moles is at a greater risk for melanoma.
Adds Joubert – “It’s essential that you check your skin carefully every month by doing a mole check. Check for any changes in the moles. Ask a family member or friend to examine your back and the top of your head, while you can check the rest of your body. If you notice any of the warning signs, see a doctor or dermatologist immediately.” Read more about being SunSmart here…
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Skin Cancer Warning Signs – Your A B C D E Checklist:
Skin Cancer Warning Signs – Your A B C D E Checklist:- A-symmetry – a mole or mark with one half unlike the other – common moles are round and symmetrical
- B-order irregularities – scalloped or poorly defined edges – common moles have smooth and even borders
- C-olour variations and inconsistency – tan, brown, black, red, white and blue – common moles are usually a single shade of brown or black
- D-iameter – larger than 6 mm
- E-volving – changes in shape, colour or border of a mole
Tanning & Self-tanning Not Healthy
CANSA also warns against tanning. In recent years there has been a considerable increase in the use of sunless and self-tanning products such as sprays, mousses, gels, pills, nasal sprays injections called Melanotan 1 and 11. Melanotan 11 has serious side effects, and may induce malignant melanoma. CANSA warns against this product.
Although some self- tanning products contain sunscreen, it offers minimal ultraviolet radiation protection. It does not provide protection from the ultraviolet rays of the sun and CANSA strongly discourages individuals to use any form of tanning product.
Topical sunless tanning products that contain Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) prevent the formation of Vitamin D in the skin when exposed to the sun. Read our Fact Sheet…
Screening
FotoFinder Machine
CANSA offers cutting edge screening technology for skin cancer through our mole-mapping dermoscope device called the FotoFinder. This screening test is available at some CANSA Care Centres and Mobile Health Clinics across the country. Contact your nearest CANSA Care Centre to find out where there is a FotoFinder in your area. Every client with suspicious skin damage is referred for an intensive skin evaluation.
“We only have five FotoFinders to date for use countrywide and we appeal for any donations or sponsorship to be able to purchase one for all our CANSA Care Centres. That way, we can help screen many more people and help reduce the cancer risk. Please make a secure online donation here…,” asks Joubert.
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Merk-die-Merk hierdie Somer
English Press Release…19 November 2014 – Geniet die somer gedurende Desember, Januarie en Februarie, deur veilig in die son te wees, adviseer KANSA. Velkanker is een van die mees algemene kankers in Suid-Afrika en is as gevolg van selbeskadiging van die vel wat in die onderste gedeelte van die epidermis (die boonste laag van die vel) begin. Lees Feiteblad…
“Ons kan velkanker ontwikkel wanneer ons ons liggame se seine om sonlig te vermy, ignoreer. Dit is belangrik om te weet hoe om jou risiko van velkanker te verminder, veral gedurende die somer wanneer die son se strale die ergste is. Die aanwending van ‘n goedgekeurde KANSA SunSmart Choice sonskerm en beskermende klere word ten sterkste aanbeveel,” sê Elize Joubert KANSA se Waarnemende Hoof Uitvoerende Beampte.
KANSA plaas die fokus op die ‘merk-die-merk’ ondersoeke. Moesies, bruin kolle en vergroeisels op die vel is gewoonlik skadeloos, maar iemand wat meer as 100 moesies of a-tipiese moesies het, het ‘n groter risiko vir melanoom.
Joubert voeg by – “Dit is belangrik dat jy jou vel elke maand deeglik ondersoek deur ‘n moesie ondersoek te doen. Vra ‘n familielid of vriend om jou rug en die bokant van jou kop te ondersoek, terwyl jy die res van jou liggaam deurgaan. As jy enige van die waarskuwingstekens waarneem, besoek ‘n dokter of dermatoloog onmiddellik.” Lees meer omtrent hoe om SonSlim te wees…
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Velkanker Waarskuwingstekens – Pas die A B C D E toe:
- A – simmetries – ‘n moesie of merk met een helfte anders as die ander helfte (dus nie simmetries nie). Gewone moesies is rond en simmetries
- B – uitelyn afwykings – gekartelde / swak omlynde kante. Gewone moesies is glad en het gelykmatige rante
- C – hromatiek – kleur variasies; taankleurig, swart, bruin, rooi, wit, blou. Gewone moesies is gewoonlik ‘n enkel-skakering van bruin of swart
- D – eursnit is groter as 6mm
- E – voleer – word groter en word meer prominent
Verbruining en Self-verbruining Ongesond
KANSA waarsku ook teen verbruining. Onlangs was daar ‘n aansienlike toename in die gebruik van sonlose en self-verbruiningsprodukte soos sproei, mousse, jels, pille, neussproei en inspuitings by name Melanotan I en II. Melanotan II het ernstige newe-effekte, en kan kwaadaardige melanoom veroorsaak.
Alhoewel sommige self-bruiningsprodukte sonskerm bevat, bied dit minimale beskerming teen ultraviolet bestraling. Dit beskerm nie teen ultravioletstrale van die son nie en KANSA ontmoedig individue om dit in enige vorm te gebruik. Sonlose bruiningsprodukte wat Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) bevat, verhoed die vorming van vitamien D in die vel wanneer dit aan die son blootgestel word. Lees Feiteblad…
Sifting
Fotofinder Toestel…
KANSA bied die nuutste opsporingstegnologie vir velkanker deur ons moesiekartering dermoskooptoestel, die FotoFinder. Hierdie siftingstoets is beskikbaar by sommige KANSA Sorgsentra en Mobiele Gesondheidsklinieke regoor die land. Kontak jou naaste KANSA Sorgsentrum om uit te vind waar daar ‘n FotoFinder in jou area is. Elke kliënt met verdagte velbeskadiging, word verwys vir intensiewe vel-evaluering.
“Op die stadium het ons net vyf FotoFinders vir gebruik landswyd en ons doen graag ‘n beroep vir enige donasies of borgskappe wat ons kan help om een vir al ons KANSA Sorgsentra aan te koop. Op dié manier, kan ons baie meer mense met velondersoeke help, sowel as om die risiko van kanker te verminder. Maak jou veilige aanlyn donasie hier.. “vra Joubert.
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Rawson & Consumer Properties commission support to CANSA
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5% of estate agent commission will be paid to CANSA on the transfer of properties sold by Rawson & Consumer Properties.
Where to Support
All Rawson franchises on a national level.
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Daniël van Zyl – 0746460510 or
Contact Us on website.
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Infografiek – Wees SonSlim & Oefen KANSA SonSlim Keuse Uit
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Klik hier vir nog inligting rondom ‘n SonSlim lewenstyl en hoe om jou kankerrisiko te verminder…
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Infographic – Be SunSmart & Make the CANSA Smart Choice
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Click here for more information regarding SunSmart living & how to reduce your cancer risk…
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