The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)

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About

A leader in the fight against cancer in SA, since 1931, the purpose of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), is to offer a unique, integrated service to the public and to all people affected by cancer.

It’s mission is to be the preferred non-profit leader that enables research with regards to lowering cancer risk, educating the public regarding symptoms, screening and risk reduction, and providing care and support to all people affected by cancer.

Furthermore our Advocacy team performs a Watchdog Role striving to ensure that South African policy makers are influenced with regards to important cancer control issues, and patients’ right to healthcare is protected. Read more….

CANSA is committed to connecting people facing cancer with information, day-to-day help as well as emotional support they need in the communities where they live. Our aim is to ensure that cancer Survivors and their loved ones don’t have to face cancer alone; we’re here to support them through every step of their cancer journey.*

Your support helps us to continue the fight against cancer in South Africa and brings us closer to the challenge of a cancer-free society within our generation. Let this become our legacy to our children and generations to come.

* The responsibility rests with patients to contact CANSA for assistance. CANSA is not informed of any diagnoses / of patients being treated at medical centres. Family need to obtain permission from patients, before CANSA may contact them. Read more…

Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) number – Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA): 130001397

Non Profit Organisation Registration number – Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA): 000-524 NPO

Reviews

4.5

from 188 reviews

CANSA 90 Year Lumo 5km Virtual Walk/Run

"It was a great run/walk and for a good cause. Hobbie Beach Port Elizabeth "

- Anonymous

CANSA Active Valentine Virtual Run /Walk /Cycle

"What a privilege to've been in the position to take part in the event and to be fit, healthy and active! Thank you CANSA for this great initiative! "

- Mariàn

CANSA 90 Year Lumo 5km Virtual Walk/Run

"I am from East London and actually managed to get 11 other ppl to join the event with me. The organiser's were kind enough to courier all our tshirts and medals to us from Port Elizabeth to East London. Thank you and will always support CANSA events whenever possible! we had soo much fun dressing up in Lumo and was great to see friends and run together for an awesome event especially more so during Level 3 lockdown in SA. Thank you for all great work!! "

- Anonymous

CANSA and ReboundSA Bounce-a-thon 2021

"It was the best every. Thanks to Mirna's aerobic studio, Ermelo. "

- Vickie Potgieter

Joy of Movement For CANSA: Pam's Metro Fit , Johannesburg - Classic Nia

"We had such fun!! To move, laugh and be filled with joy - I would recommend that everyone try a NIA session with Pam, it is wonderful!"

- Jane Usher