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 Shades of Pink Breastathon Fun Walk/Run

"Very well organised... Great stuff! "

- Carmen

CANSA Shades of Pink Virtual Fun Run/Walk Davenport Square

"Organisers are doing great in terms of this initiative for the good cause despite the harsh realities of the Pandemic and the July looting. I am happy for the beneficiaries of this Pink Drive Big Up Davenport Square."

- Anonymous

Zumbathon for CANSA

"Had a blast .....we loved every moment "

- Bernadine

Davenport Square CANSA Shades of Pink Fun Run/Walk

"It was fun all the way. Everybody was friendly. Entertainment was so good. I can't wait for the next event."

- Phindile

Registration for CANSA Netcare National Support Group

"It was so emotional for me but informative. I have been battling for 4yrs now en i needed someone to talk to who will understand my situation so thank u i will look for a support group. "

- Ivy