On World Cancer Day, 4 February, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) encourages people to set and achieve personal goals enabling them to lower cancer risk and for cancer patients to optimise health, especially in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been all consuming, however, cancer control needs to remain a priority<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elize Joubert, CANSA CEO says, \u201cCancer continues to claim unnecessary lives. It\u2019s important that despite the COVID-19 pandemic we do not lose sight of the needs of cancer patients, helping them to live a balanced lifestyle<\/a> to safeguard their health and of the importance to continue raising awareness of the signs of cancer<\/a>, early detection through screening<\/a> and educating to lower cancer risk<\/a>. We encourage cancer patients currently in treatment and others living with cancer to stay informed about COVID-19. Know what can be done to lower the risk for the virus, and on what to do<\/a> if they should contract it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the past two years, World Cancer Day supporters around the world have been sharing their \u2018I Am and I Will\u2019 commitments \u2013 pledging bold and brave actions to reduce the impact of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joubert puts out the challenge, \u201cIn 2021, CANSA celebrates a significant milestone of its 90th<\/sup> anniversary of educating and reducing the cancer risk and showing enduring support and care. We\u2019re grateful that we are still making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. As part of World Cancer day, we challenge individuals, families, companies, schools, service organisations, to partner and work with CANSA to raise awareness of our vital services so that we can continue helping to build a world without cancer. And to let all cancer patients know that they are not alone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c<\/strong>If you\u2019re not sure where to start, sign up for the World Cancer Day \u201921 Days to Impact Challenge\u2019<\/a>. It takes the proverbial 21 days to create a positive habit. So, for 2021, whether you\u2019re committing to improving your personal health and those of your loved ones, supporting someone you love with cancer, educating yourself about cancer, speaking out against cancer or making history by helping to eliminate cervical cancer, sign up to one of the five challenges to receive daily inspiration and practical guidance,\u201d stated Joubert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit https:\/\/www.worldcancerday.org\/21DayChallenge<\/a> and choose a challenge. Sign up for the challenge. Receive an email every day with a new activity, inspiration, lesson or prompt. Get closer to fulfilling your \u2018I Am and I Will\u2019 commitment and share on social media using the hashtags #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #CANSA90 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ways to help CANSA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CANSA offers a unique integrated service to the public and to all people affected by cancer. CANSA is a leading role-player in cancer research and the scientific findings and knowledge gained from our research are used to realign our health programmes, as well as strengthen our watchdog role to the greater benefit of the public. Our health programmes comprise health and education campaigns; CANSA Care Centres that offer a wide range of care and support services to those affected by cancer; stoma and other clinical support and organisational management; medical equipment hire, as well as a toll-free line to offer information and support. We offer a Tele Counselling service in seven languages free of charge and we also supply patient care and support in the form of 11 CANSA Care Homes in the main metropolitan areas for out-of-town cancer patients and CANSA-TLC lodging for parents and guardians of children undergoing cancer treatment.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On World Cancer Day, 4 February, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) encourages people to set and achieve personal goals enabling them to lower cancer risk and for cancer patients to optimise health, especially in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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