Our name says it all. We connect.
We connect cancer warriors; to each other, to resources & professional services, to conversations & to the community
The Cancer Connection was born out of a desire to serve;
Individuals who feel overwhelmed by their diagnosis, looking for non-medical support outside of their doctor’s office
navigators seeking guidance on integrative health-related questions
those who feel unheard, unseen, voiceless, lost or alone
the loved ones who feel helpless
And how do we help?
We set the scene for conversations and connectivity to happen
We have support systems, projects & programs in place to provide cancer-affected individuals with the right tools
We lean on the expertise of professional health care-givers
We work collaboratively with other NPO’s, and related services, to offer a full circle of support
Fill-a-Freezer
Care Packs
Support Groups
Healing Network
What is INTEGRATIVE HEALTH and why is it an important cancer-fighting approach?
Integrative health is a state of well-being that incorporates all aspects of health beyond the medical language of your doctor. This approach asks the individual to take a proactive role in their own well-being – focusing on their mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, supplemental, nutritional and even financial health.
We are trying to fight against fear by offering hope through empowerment and education.
5–15% of cancers are driven by inherited genetic mutations. This means that 80-90% of new cases are influenced by lifestyle and environmental factors, giving us the incentive to put our health first and act with a preventative mindset.
This pro-active approach is also applicable for anyone at genetic risk, or for easing treatment side-effects, or even for working to prevent further progression.
Access to information = self empowerment
Understanding true health = self advocacy
YOU DON’T NEED TO STRUGGLE THROUGH THIS ALONE.
The Cancer Connection is here for YOU, for every type of question. Let’s have awkward conversations – with each other, with our doctors, with our loved ones, and most importantly… with ourselves!
We believe that, if we truly want to make a difference in how we support each other, we need to be brave enough to speak our truth.
While the Medical treatments of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation are commonly known components to this journey, the mental stresses are often over-looked Our NPO aims to include dignity and compassion into a journey that can feel like a never-ending treadmill of scans, medications and emotional rollercoasters.
Support Groups & one2one Connections
The most reassuring support can come from someone who truly understands what you are going through. We connect cancer-affected individuals to each other.
Healing Toolkit
We give you, the caregiver or cancer warrior, the tools to navigate this journey with easy-to-follow wellness plans featuring FREE access to motivational videos from some of our favourite health-care professionals.
Fill-a-Freeza
Healthy eating gets side-lined in the wake of shock, trauma, ill-health & loss. Let’s make this easier for you!
Projects
These community initiatives are pure love in action! We connect volunteers and donors to our unique heart-felt efforts.
These seemingly small gestures may not change the world, but they mean the world to someone fighting their hardest battles.
Help us make good things happen HERE
“I was pleased to come across your website, the guidance it offers is designed with a better understanding of a patient’s journey and the information needed through this difficult time, my family and I will definitely turn to the resources you have provided”
Kirigo Kamore
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Studies show that stress-reduction therapies can significantly improve reduction in recurrence risk in breast cancer, with one study showing a 55% reduction
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30-60 minutes per day of exercise [from walking to aerobic] has been linked in studies to 20-40% reduction in cancer risk for 13 types of cancer
“You can be told you have 90%, or a 1% chance to survive. But as long as you take that chance, and believe in yourself and are a brave person, and then want to be better than before… I’m living proof that you get a second chance, and the second time around is better than the first.”
Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor
“Thank you so much for your heartfelt message i truly touched me. What you’re doing is incredibly special, and I want you to know that your kindness and compassion really do reach people who need it most. Even the smallest act of care can mean the world to someone walking this journey..”
Reichaard Taljaard
Proudly collaborating with SAPROTEX International
Need some direction?
Resources
Our easy to use guide includes all the details for South African-based cancer charities, as well as links to blogs and websites that we recommend for anyone on a cancer journey
Directory
we know that a cancer diagnosis is daunting and overwhelming, so we have spent the time sourcing services, products and practitioners that could save you time researching alternative and complimentary options
Welcome to our Library of Guides
Featuring suggestions, advice & TOP TIPS from our fellow cancer warriors.
Available in printable PDFs covering a selection of subjects on our most commonly received questions.
when someone you know has cancer
suggestions for gift ideas
