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| Page 1 of CANSA’s 12-page booklet on COVID-19. |
Cancer patients may, understandably, have added concern over COVID-19’s recent emergence in SA.
And the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) have gone all out to aid such patients over these concerns by “releasing information to help keep patients and survivors safe, and providing online support through the CANSA website, social media platforms and staff on call”.
“Cancer patients and survivors are among those at higher risk of serious illness from an infection because their immune systems are often weakened. It’s important that we educate on what can be done to lower their risk for the virus, and on what to do if they should contract it. We also want them to know that they are not alone, despite the imminent 21-day lockdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa,” said CANSA Chief Executive Officer Elize Joubert.
She added: “CANSA staff and volunteers will also continue to support patients online through our website, social media support groups and platforms during the lockdown period. We appeal to those who are in a position to enable our continued support of cancer survivors and patients through online donations, to do so at www.cansa.org.za/personal-donation-options/
“Thank you to all our dedicated caregivers, nurses and medical staff who have, selflessly, continued to put our patients’ needs first regardless of personal risk at this time. We would not be able to carry out our unique service delivery offering if it were not for them – we are exceptionally grateful to have such a wonderful care team.”
CANSA have released a brilliant information document entitled ‘COVID-19: What cancer patients should know’.
It can be accessed at www.cansa.org.za/covid-19-what-cancer-patients-should-know/ along with a more concise infographic at www.cansa.org.za/infographic-covid-19/
CANSA says: “Cancer patients will continue to stay at some of the CANSA Care Homes (Bloemfontein, Pretoria, Johannesburg etc.) with protective measures and strict infection procedures and while the public hospitals are open and receiving patients. CANSA Care Homes cater for patients receiving cancer treatment with accommodation, transport and meals. In the other provinces, plans have been made for critical patients to be admitted full time at specific hospitals or treatment centres.”
To learn more, visit www.cansa.org.za or phone 0800-22-66-22.
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