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CANSA RELAY FOR LIFE 2011 NETS R600 000
Cansa Relay for Life 2011 that was held in October, netted R 651 464,75 for Cansa, an amount the Polokwane community can be extremely proud of.
Trophies and certificates were handed over to winners and supporters of Relay 2011 at the Farmyard on Sunday.
Bertus Kirstein, convenor of the Relay 2011 comittee has ended his tenure and is succeeded by Rory Muldoon who will be leading the effort to increase the amount collected for Cansa in 2012.
Statistics for 2011 Relay For Life:
1. 78 Survivor participants
2. 202 Teams entered
3. +- 3000 each of meals and beverages sold
4. Estimated running attendance: 4000 - 5000
5. Cost to host the event: R40 000.00
The results were:
1. Most funds raised overall – Mitchell House (R54 055.55) – MAIN TROPHY
2. Spirit Trophy – Hillary Construction & Polokwane Surfacing
3. Best Decorated Stand – Face to Face
4. Most funds raised per team – Mitchell House (1 team R54 055.55)
5. Most teams entered – Clover (12 teams)
6. Most funds raised: NPO Division – Pietersburg Rotary Club 100 (R18 345.00)
7. Most funds raised: Corporate Division – ABSA (R45 000.00)
Cansa Relay for Life Polokwane 2012 will take place on 12 October 2012.
Cetrificates of Appreciation were handed over to: ABSA - Sonja Randall; Lions Club of Polokwane - Juan van der Merwe; Pietersburg Rotary Club 100 - Tinus Jacobs; Capricorn Rotary Club - Sandy Rawlings; Rotary Club of Polokwane - Efiong Akpan; Mr. Ernst Neuwhoff - Monica OBO Ernst; Clover - Dalize Venter; Eeufeeshuis - Sonja Engelbrecht; McDonalds - Efiong Akpan; G4S Cash Solutions - Danie Kritzinger; G4S Secure Solutions - Danie Kritzinger; Observer - RC Myburgh; Northern Media Group - Reabetja Mabotja; My Polokwane - Nico Prinsloo; Lamprint - Juan van der Merwe; Northern Academy - Monica; Mitchell House - Sandy Hudson; Wimpy – Show Manoko; PEMPS, Jurie Olivier, We Brand It, Little Blessings, PHS, De Wet Family Trust and Goseame.
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The Cansa Polokwane Relay for Life 2012 committee.
Most funds raised overall – Mitchell House (R54 055.55) – MAIN TROPHY.
Rory Muldoon, Convenor of the 2012 Cansa Polokwane Relay for Life committee, with the bright result of the 2011 Relay.
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NicP
CANSA RELAY FOR LIFE ACTION at 01:30 SATURDAY
ROUND TABLE IMPALA 157 AT CANSA RELAY FOR LIFE 2011
Round Tablers from Round Table Impala 157 in Polokwane who cut their hair for Cansa. More photos here
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NicP
CANSA POLOKWANE RELAY FOR LIFE 2011 CAMERAS
Jail 'n Bail - A rund raising project for Cansa
Elsa Coetzee from Realnet obediently paying her bail.
Looks like Maryna van der Merwe and Elsa Coetzee enjoy their prison status.
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Cansa jailbirds begging to be released.
Corrinne Boshoff, Hennie van Heerden, Joanita Kuilder, Letitia Jordaan, Wilsie Oosthuizen and Ronald Kgamedi.
FIRST LADY AT CANSA RELAY FOR LIFE 2011 LAUNCH
The first lady of Limpopo, Mrs Mokgadi Mathale with Bertus Kirstein, convenor of Cansa Relay for Life 2011.
Mrs Mathale attended the launch of Relay for Life 2011 that was held on Wednesday night on the rugby field at Pietersburg Hoërskool where the 2011 Relay for Life will be held.
Cansa Polokwane Relay for Life 2011 will take place during the night of 14 October 2011 and only 250 teams can be accommodated. Businesses who want to enter and use the event to promote themselves or for team building, should contact Harleen Idensohn at 082 905 0886
NicP
CANSA POLOKWANE RELAY 2011 COMMITTEE
The Cansa Polokwane Relay for Life committee is working actively to make this year's Relay for Life an even greater success than last year.
Companies that want to enter to use the day as a team building and promotional day can call Harleen Sletcher-Idensohn at 082 905 0886
Follow them on Facebook
Back: Harleen Sletcher Idensohn, Corrinne Boshoff, Belinda Van Wyngaardt, Ella Kirstein, Leatitia Jordaan, Jacques Vonderstein. Front: Sonja Randall and Bertus Kirstein (convenor)
NicP
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT OF CANSA POLOKWANE RELAY for LIFE 2011?
The 2011 Cansa Polokwane Relay For Life event will take place on the 14th of October 2011 at the sports grounds of Pietersburg High School.
The event will start with the Survivors lap which is the first lap around the track by cancer survivors. It is an inspiring part of every Relay celebration demonstrating that we are winning the battle against cancer.
After dark, an inspirational Luminaria Ceremony takes place. Candles placed in bags line the track in memory of those who lost the fight and in honour of survivors. Throughout the night, these candles remind us why we continue to fight.
The field will be divided in camp sites. Each team will be allocated a campsite to pitch a tent or gazebo. Your campsite is the chance for your team members’ creativity to shine through, it should portray your teams theme or brand.
Throughout the night on-site activities and entertainment will be provided.
The registration fee for a team of between 10 – 15 people are R500.
To register your team, please contact the Cansa office on 015 297 1268 or relay@mweb.co.za or Harleen Idensohn on 072 438 5562 or harleen.idensohn@gmail.com.
NicP
March on behalf of Cansa
March in aid of Cansa on 4 February 2011 from Jack Botes Hall to the Hospitium starting at 10:00. Golden Step Computers have organized this event and some of the students from Capricorn High School will join them.
NicP
Opportunity to sign the Cancer Declaration
Friday, 3 Feb
Between 7:30 and 8:30
Opportunity for the public to sign Cansa declaration.
Parking Area, Absa Provincial Office, 76 Schoeman Street, Polokwane
The Union for International Cancer Control will put the global cancer burden on the UN’s agenda by getting a million people to sign a declaration against Cancer. The Union is the leading non-governmental organisation dedicated exclusively to global cancer control and works to achieve 11 targets by 2020.
NicP
Cansa asks you help
2011 is a year full of promises for CANSA, as we are celebrating our 80th birthday.
The 4 February 2011 is World Cancer Day and CANSA is showing its commitment to the fight by declaring “Together we are stronger”.
The Union for International Cancer Control will put the global cancer burden on the UN’s agenda by getting a million people to sign a declaration against Cancer. The Union is the leading non-governmental organisation dedicated exclusively to global cancer control and works to achieve 11 targets by 2020 including: Significant drops in global tobacco consumption;
universal vaccination programmes for hepatitis B and human papilloma virus; and
universal availability of effective pain medication.
CANSA is requesting your assistance in getting signatures on the declaration from your employees and clients.
Call Corinne Boshoff if you can help. (The number is on the left of this page)
NicP
Can anyone in Gauteng help with this?
We received this message via MyPolokwane and wonder if someone can help.
Please can you give us advise of what we can do to help my brother (Gerrit Melcher) who is in the ENT section of the Johannesburg General Hospital. He has been diagnosed with throat cancer.
We are not sure if this is true because the staff in this ward refuses to give us any information on my brothers treatment. We went to visit him and could not believe that he is the same person. He has aged and is frail and very sick. He cannot speak for himself. He communicated by writing to us and he says that they are not providing him with proper care and medication. He is being left to die. He has a pipe inserted into his throat and it is filthy. The other day he sent us an SMS saying that he cannot breath and that the staff ignore his plea for health.
It seems that if you do not have a medical aid then you are treated as a pauper without any real treatment and chance of recovery. He has been in hospital for more than 60 days and in that time has had virtually no treatment.
We his family live in Evander and cannot go visit him on a regular basis because we live about 2 hours drive from the hospital
please can you help!
NicP
Cansa Fun Walk for Men
What is cancer?
Cancer is the disease with the name that strikes fear in the hearts of people.
But what exactly is cancer?
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells.
It can affect almost any part of the body. The cancerous growths often invade surrounding tissue and can metastasize (“move”) to distant sites. Although cancer is not curable in the sense that one can take a pill or a mixture and be cured, many cancers can be prevented by avoiding exposure to common risk factors, such as tobacco smoke. A large proportion of cancers can also be cured by surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy, especially if they are detected early.
Worldwide, the five most common types of cancer that kill men are (in order of frequency):
lung cancer,
stomach cancer,
liver cancer,
colorectal cancer (colon and rectum) and
oesophagus cancer (canal between throat and stomach).
Worldwide, the five most common types of cancer that kill women are (in the order of frequency):
breast cancer,
lung cancer,
stomach cancer,
colorectal cancer and
cervical cancer.
Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of cancer in the world.
What are the symptoms of cancer?
Symptoms are indications of the presence of something, in this case a disease.
In general, the symptoms of cancer are:
a lump or thickening in the breast or testicles;
a change in a wart or mole;
a skin sore or a persistent sore throat that doesn't heal;
a change in bowel or bladder habits;
a persistent cough or coughing blood;
constant indigestion or trouble swallowing;
unusual bleeding or vaginal discharge;
chronic fatigue.
Some symptoms are an indication of specific types of cancers:
Bladder cancer:
blood in the urine,
pain or burning upon urination;
frequent urination;
cloudy urine
Bone cancer:
pain in the bone or swelling around the affected site;
fractures in bones;
weakness;
fatigue;
weight loss;
repeated infections;
nausea;
vomiting,
constipation;
problems with urination;
weakness or numbness in the legs;
bumps and bruises that persist.
Brain cancer:
dizziness;
drowsiness;
abnormal eye movements or changes in vision;
weakness;
loss of feeling in arms or legs or difficulty in walking;
fits or convulsions;
changes in personality, memory or speech;
headaches that tend to be worse in the morning and ease during the day, that may be accompanied by nausea or vomiting
Breast cancer:
a lump or thickening of the breast;
discharge from the nipple;
change in the skin of the breast;
a feeling of heat;
enlarged lymph nodes under the arm
Colorectal cancer:
rectal bleeding (red blood in stools or black stools);
abdominal cramps;
constipation alternating with diarrhea;
weight loss;
loss of appetite;
weakness;
pallid complexion
Kidney cancer:
blood in urine;
dull ache or pain in the back or side;
lump in kidney area, sometimes accompanied by high blood pressure or abnormality in red blood cell count
Leukemia:
weakness, paleness, fever and flu-like symptoms;
bruising and prolonged bleeding;
enlarged lymph nodes;
spleen;
pain in bones and joints;
frequent infections;
weight loss;
night sweats
Lung cancer:
wheezing;
persistent cough for months;
blood-streaked sputum;
persistent ache in chest;
congestion in lungs;
enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
Melanoma:
change in mole or other bump on the skin, including bleeding or change in size, shape, color, or texture
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma:
painless swelling in the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin;
persistent fever;
feeling of fatigue;
unexplained weight loss;
itchy skin and rashes;
small lumps in skin;
bone pain;
swelling in the abdomen;
liver or spleen enlargement
Oral cancer:
a lump in the mouth;
ulceration of the lip, tongue or inside of the mouth that does not heal within a couple of weeks;
dentures that no longer fit well;
oral pain;
bleeding;
foul breath;
loose teeth;
changes in speech
Ovarian cancer:
abdominal swelling; in rare cases, abnormal vaginal bleeding;
digestive discomfort
Pancreatic cancer:
upper abdominal pain and unexplained weight loss;
pain near the center of the back;
intolerance of fatty foods;
yellowing of the skin;
abdominal masses;
enlargement of liver and spleen
Prostate cancer:
urination difficulties due to blockage of the urethra;
bladder retains urine, creating frequent feelings of urgency to urinate, especially at night;
bladder not emptying completely;
burning or painful urination;
bloody urine;
tenderness over the bladder;
dull ache in the pelvis or back
Stomach cancer:
indigestion or heartburn;
discomfort or pain in the abdomen;
nausea and vomiting;
diarrhea or constipation;
bloating after meals;
loss of appetite;
weakness and fatigue;
bleeding - vomiting blood or blood in the stool
Uterine cancer:
abnormal vaginal bleeding, a watery bloody discharge in postmenopausal women;
painful urination;
pain during intercourse;
pain in pelvic area
Sources and further reading:
http://www.cancersymptoms.org/
http://www.cancure.org/cancer_symptoms.htm
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cancer_symptoms/page2_em.htm
Why do people get cancer?
Carcinogens
A 'carcinogen' is something that can help to cause cancer. Tobacco smoke is a carcinogen.
“Risky behaviours" – this means indulging in something that increases your risk to get cancer
Genetic predisposition – your genetic make-up makes it more likely that you will develop cancer
Chance – many changes in genes are accidental. Cells divide and each time they divide they have to copy their complete genetic code. Sometimes mistakes happen.
Your immune system - people who have problems with their immune systems
are more likely to get some types of cancer.
Age – the longer you live, the more likely you are to gather enough genetic damage to trigger cancer.
Chronic infections - chronic infections continually stimulate cells to divide.
Bodyweight, diet and physical activity - In the western world, many people eat too much red and processed meat and not enough fresh fruit and vegetables. This type of diet is known to increase the risk of cancer.
Drinking alcohol can also increase the risk of developing some types of cancer. http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/cancer/a/aa000520.htm
Day to day environment - tobacco smoke, the sun, natural and man made radiation, work place hazards, asbestos.
Viruses - Viruses can contribute to the development of some cancers. This does not mean that these cancers can be caught like an infection. What happens is that the virus can cause genetic changes in cells that make them more likely to become cancerous.
Cancers and viruses that are linked
Cervical cancer, and other cancers of the genital and anal area, and the genital wart virus, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_papillomavirus
Primary liver cancer and the Hepatitis B and C viruses
Lymphomas and the Epstein-Barr Virus
T-cell leukaemia, a rare cancer of the immune system's own T-cells, a group of white blood cells in adults and the Human T cell leukaemia virus
HPV also probably leads to oropharyngeal cancer and some non melanoma skin cancers
Bacterial infection - Studies have shown that people who have helicobacter pylori infection of their stomach, develop inflammation of the stomach lining which increases the risk of stomach cancer.
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that is commonly found in the stomach. It is present in approximately one-half of the world's population and is probably spread by consuming food or water contaminated with fecal matter.
Cancer as a cause of death in South Africa
CANSA estimates that over 80 000 South Africans die each year from cancer.
The leading cancers in terms of deaths, according to the SA Medical Research Council, 2000, are:
Trachea/bronchi/lung cancer: 6 885
Oesophageal cancer: 5 579
Cervical cancer: 3 498
Breast cancer: 3 206
Liver cancer: 2 651
Colorectal cancer: 2 567
Prostate cancer: 2 524
Stomach cancer: 2 348
Pancreas cancer: 1 541
Leukemia: 1 465
Breast cancer occurs the most among women in SA with 1 in 26 women getting breast cancer while prostate cancer occurs the most among men in SA with 1 in 24 getting prostate cancer. 1 in 5 men in SA get cancer.
Complete statistics: http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&cause_i...
http://www.health24.com/center/imagepopups/cancer_man.htm
Why do most people NOT get cancer?
Scientists do not know why some people to not get cancer, but they suspect that the reason could be that most people may have various protective mechanisms that counteract the development of cancer cells and stop the disease from progressing beyond the earliest stages.
The impact of cancer in South Africa - https://apps.who.int/infobase/report.aspx?iso=ZAF&rid=119&goButton=Go
Cancer in children
There are about 700 children diagnosed with cancer each year in South Africa.
It is estimated that in South Africa only half of the children are diagnosed and reach a treatment centre in time. The most common childhood cancer is leukaemia.
How do people get cancer?
Sunbed use: http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&cause_i...
Smoking
Tobacco smoke contains many different cancer-causing substances. When you smoke, these chemicals enter your lungs and spread around the rest of your body. Scientists have shown that these chemicals can damage DNA and change important genes. This causes cancer by making your cells grow and multiply out of control.
http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cat=1309&limit=10&page=0&sort=D...
Cure for cancer
http://www.dendreon.com/about/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendreon
https://www.givengain.com/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&cause...
Cancer prevention tips
http://cancer.about.com/od/preventiontips/qt/alcoholcancer.htm
General:
A hubbly bubbly is not safe smoking http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&cause_i...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hookah
In 2005, 7.6 million people died of cancer which was 13% of deaths worldwide. More than 70% of those deaths occured in low and middle income countries - http://www.who.int/cancer/modules/en/
In 2005 CANCER killed approximately 41,000 people in South Africa. 27,000 of those people were under the age of 70 - https://apps.who.int/infobase/report.aspx?iso=ZAF&rid=119&goButton=Go
The P-ball
CANSA has launched the novel P-Ball game to create awareness of male cancers. The P-Ball is a small biodegradable ball that can be placed in a urinal; the aim is to destroy the P-Ball in the shortest possible time to gauge the strength of the urine stream. http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&cause_i...
Testicular cancer- questions to ask your doctor
https://www.givengain.com/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&news_...
Testicular cancer - what young men need to know
http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&news_id...
Prostate cancer- questions to ask your doctor
http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&news_id...
The Prostate Gland and Cancer
http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&news_id...
Men hit by 'inexplicable' greater cancer risk
http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news_item&cause_i...
Teenagers and cancer - http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/cancer.html
http://www.choc.org.za/default.asp?iId=JIMGH
More information about cancer:
http://www.who.int/topics/cancer/en/
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=122
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=120
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=121
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=97#genes
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=32129
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=13028
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=4310
http://www.uptodate.com/patients/content/topic.do?topicKey=~gi0iITvAhVEvR5
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=119#immune
A-Z list of cancers - http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/alphalist
This article is for information purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your doctor for advice
What should you do?
Men over 40 - at least go for a blood test which can indicate the presence of cancer
Men under 40 - examine yourself every day. Make sure you at least know the symptoms of prostate cancer. Check how much you eat and drink
Women - regularly have yourself tested for breast and cervical cancer. Having a Mammogram is not the painful experience it used to be.
Teenagers - If you're young and would like to do something but you cannot discuss it with your parents, ask your parents to read this or forward it to them to show them your concern and open up the channels of communication.
Give your Dad P-balls as a present. He may not use them (not many homes have urinals) but he'll take note of your concern and hopefully appreciate it.
Hopefully your Dad and Mom will have the tests and ease your concern
If you're a husband and father, at least do the blood test. But if you care enough, have your prostate tested and show you care for your family who are concerned about the health of a husband and father.
You owe it to them.
Have anything to add, relate a personal experience, want to ask a question or give your view? Please comment below.
NicP
