SANCDA Report on Non-Communicable Diseases
The South African Non-communicable Disease Alliance (SANCDA) report on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) was recently presented to the new Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, and details Universal...
View ArticleCoping with Constipation – Top Dietary Tips for Cancer Patients
Unfortunately, many pain medications, especially the ones for severe pain (e.g. morphine); can cause constipation, which is the opposite of diarrhoea. The stools are hard, and difficult and painful to...
View ArticleCoping with Diarrhoea -Top Dietary Tips for Cancer Patients
Diarrhoea is the passing of loose stools (not formed and watery) frequently (more than three times a day). The food moves through the gut too quickly and does not get a chance to be digested or...
View ArticleCoping with Loss of Appetite – Top Dietary Tips for Cancer Patients
Loss of appetite is a very common problem. There are many reasons for this, including the cancer itself, treatment, your emotional well-being (e.g. depression), pain and other side effects, like...
View ArticleAffordable Nutritious Recipes – Top Dietary Tips for Cancer Patients
Affordable, nutritious recipes for cancer patients dealing with the side effects of cancer treatment... The post Affordable Nutritious Recipes – Top Dietary Tips for Cancer Patients appeared first on...
View ArticleSlide Show: Coping with Dietary Side Effects Cancer Treatment
Find useful dietary tips to cope with side effects of treatment in our slideshow... The post Slide Show: Coping with Dietary Side Effects Cancer Treatment appeared first on CANSA - The Cancer...
View ArticleCANSA’s Top Dietary Tips for Survivors
CANSA highlights its service offering to cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones, in particular regarding coping with a diagnosis as well as managing side effects of cancer treatment, whether...
View ArticleCANSA and ILoveBoobies Make Screening Accessible on Mandela Day
Staff and volunteers from CANSA in Boland and Worcester are excited to partner with ‘ILoveBoobies’ on Mandela Day to bring health and cancer screening to female farm labourers who otherwise would not...
View ArticleCANSA Vacancy Community Mobiliser Fund Development (Worcester)
CANSA is looking to recruit a suitable candidate in the position of Community Mobiliser Fund Development (Worcester) and invites competent and qualified persons to apply for the following position....
View ArticleGet Your Curves Gym Membership & Support CANSA
Curves and CANSA are taking hands to promote women's health. Those who sign up as members from the 1st October to 31 October 2019, will help to support CANSA, as 50 % of the joining fee will go to...
View ArticleFrom Depression to Destiny Book to Benefit CANSA
CANSA and Dr Lloyd Magangeni are partnering in educating the public, cancer patients, loved ones and employees through a book called 'From Depression to Destiny - How to Win Over Depression'. For every...
View Article#CANSARooibosBra with SA Rooibos Council & Storm in A G-Cup
Did you know that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among South African women? The South African Rooibos Council has teamed up with popular lingerie brand Storm in A G-Cup and the...
View ArticleOnyx Equestrian’s Tanya Range to Benefit CANSA
CANSA will receive 20 % from the sale of Onyx Equestrian's Tanya Range (sun shirts and numnahs) until 31st December 2021. The post Onyx Equestrian’s Tanya Range to Benefit CANSA appeared first on CANSA...
View ArticleCANSA Employee of the Month June 2019
CANSA thanks you for going the extra mile! #CANSAserves #CANSAcares The post CANSA Employee of the Month June 2019 appeared first on CANSA - The Cancer Association of South Africa.
View ArticleSanlam Cape Town Marathon Aims to Make a Difference
15 July 2019 – The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon aims to make a real impact in key areas with which the world is currently grappling, including climate action, affordable and clean energy, health and...
View ArticleCivil Society’s Critical Role in New Face of Cancer Care in South Africa
5 July 2019 – The official launch in 2017 by South Africa’s former Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, of two new national cancer treatment policies was not just a critical breakthrough in the fight...
View ArticleMy Bottle Post Supporting CANSA
From friends to friends, nothing beats the charm of a handwritten letter or invitation for that special occasion. Your friends will know its special when they are notified to fetch your handwritten...
View ArticleMaking Waves for CANSA
25 July 2019 – CANSA is hosting its first ‘CANSA Swim Relay’ on 8 September 2019 from 07:00 to 19:00. The event is a fundraiser as part of CANSA’s Relay For Life East Rand event, to help raise funds...
View ArticleCANSA Vacancy Community Mobiliser Service Delivery (Vredendal)
CANSA is looking to recruit a suitable candidate in the position of Community Mobiliser Service Delivery (Vredendal) and invites competent and qualified persons to apply for the following position....
View ArticleWrapped in Hope ‘Pink Trees for Pauline’ Campaign with CANSA
Pink Trees for Pauline Campaign - purchase the signature pink material and wrap up local trees or a stunning Doek and show your support for CANSA and those affected by cancer. The post Wrapped in Hope...
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