In celebration of Cancer Survivors Month, CANSA is calling on survivors to participate in their ‘Bring Hope | Inspire’ campaign. By downloading a poster, adding a personal message, and sharing it on social media, survivors can spread hope and inspiration to others still battling cancer.
“Cancer survivorship is not only about living beyond diagnosis and treatment. It’s also about survivors being enabled to live with dignity and hope, practical help and emotional care through every stage of their cancer experience,” says Lisa Strydom, National Manager: Care and Support for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
As June rolls in, the world observes International Cancer Survivors Month, an occasion to celebrate the lives that have been touched by cancer here in South Africa. This month serves as a vital reminder of the emotional, physical, financial, and practical realities that continue long after a cancer diagnosis and treatment have concluded. For many, the battle is more than a moment of crisis; it extends into an ongoing journey of recovery and adaptation.
As CANSA proudly marks its 95th anniversary, the organisation is keen to shift the focus from background awareness to the lived experience of cancer survivors. “We also want to remind South Africans that we provide support before, during and after treatment,” Strydom adds.
