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Cervical cancer screening saves lives!! 

A Pap Smear Test can help find most cancers of the cervix early if you have regular Pap smear tests. The earlier cervical cancer is found, the easier it is to treat.

DID YOU KNOW…

Cervical cancer is the second most common form of cancer among South African women after breast cancer. South Africa’s rates of cervical cancer are almost twice as high as the global average, with women living with HIV being at even greater risk of developing the cancer.

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)

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.*

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

Find your CANSA Care Centre here: https://www.cansa.org.za/cansa-care-centres-contact-details/

Read more: https://cansa.org.za/how-referrals-to-cansa-work/

Email, Phone or WhatsApp:

Email: info@cansa.org.za

Help Desk: 0800 22 66 22 (toll free)

WhatsApp: 072 197 9305 (English and Afrikaans)

WhatsApp: 071 867 3530 (isiXhosa, isiZulu, siSwati, Sesotho and Setswana )