• Go to Shavathon

Care, Prevention & Screening

• Did you know that 90% of cancers are caused by environmental carcinogens?
• UV light is an environmental carcinogen. Never underestimate the sun.
• Choose a SunSmart and healthy, balanced lifestyle.
• Find out how to safeguard your home and environment from carcinogens found in the environment.
• Leading environmental oncologist, Dr. Devra Davis, speaks about her groundbreaking findings.

Caring for you & supporting you:

Your Cancer Coping Kit will help you to stay motivated to fight cancer.

• Contact your nearest Interim Home or call 0800 22 66 22 for information.
• Join a counselling or support group.
• Find out about home-based care.
• Support Kit: Wigs, breast prosthesis, wheelchairs, stoma, etc.
• Stories of hope - share your story

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Leading Cancer Research

Research Grant applications for 2011 now open.

Our researchers try to reduce or eliminate the impact of environmental carcinogens.

Latest:

• State to trim unhealthy trans fats in food
• ...and Canola oil: What is the truth?
• Read more about the dangers of plasicisers in clingwrap or chemicals in tap water
• Do cell phones cause cancer?
• Not all toys are safe and baby bottles can pose a risk

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CANSA’s research projects:

• Read more and support
• Meet our researchers
• Grant Funding Results for 2010
• Preventative Campaign on Cancer and the Environment

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We look out for you

± 90% of cancers are caused by environmental factors:

• We raise awareness regarding factors that cause cancer
• Read about asbestos exports
• We lobby legislative issues and speak on your behalf

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Our partnerships help to reduce the risk of cancer:

• CANSA’s “Seal of Recognition” logo lends approval to products deemed safe for you to use.

• CANSA’s “Sun Smart” logo appears on approved sunscreen products and accessories.
• CANSA’s “Smart Choice” logo promotes foods and products that protect you against cancer.

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Show solidarity with
a cancer survivor.

Have your head shaved or colour sprayed to help fight cancer.

Register and order before
26th Feb 2010 at www.shavathon.org.za.

Workplaces:
Friday 5 March 2010
Shopping Centres:
Saturday 6 March 2010

Honour those living with cancer or remember those who lost the battle. 

• Form a team for your nearest CANSA Relay For Life event
• Join the planning committee for your nearest event
• Be a CANSA Relay For Life sponsor.
  Read more…

Cuppa For CANSA is a fun way to raise money to fight cancer.

Individuals or workplaces host a tea party and ask each guest to make a donation.

Want to host or to attend a tea party? Read more...

The Sanlam Cancer Challenge and Sages Senior Golf raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. It has become an outstanding vehicle for cancer education. In the past year 34 670 golfers at 444 golf clubs have raised R2.7 million for cancer services.
More info at your nearest CANSA office or phone
0800 22 66 22.

Movember (November) is a month-long moustache growing event that helps to raise funds and awareness regarding men's health. Be a man about it and grow a "Mo".

Peter de Villiers to score the top snor. Winner to be announced soon.