Move people closer to care.
Increase access to timely cancer diagnostics, care and practical support for vulnerable patients.
Care for Cancer Foundation · South Africa
Cancer creates barriers.
We remove them.
We turn generosity into real world access helping vulnerable cancer patients reach diagnostics, transport, medical support, nutrition and dignified care.
DIAGNOSTICS✦TRANSPORT✦NUTRITION✦MEDICAL SUPPORT✦PATIENT NAVIGATION✦
WHY WE EXIST
A referral means nothing if a patient cannot reach the next step.
For too many South Africans, the road from suspicion to diagnosis and from diagnosis to care is blocked by cost, distance and delay.
CFC exists to close that gap. We bring patients, families, clinicians, providers, donors and responsible partners together so an approved need can become a practical next step. We serve without prejudice and protect the dignity of every person who approaches us.
What we actually do
Less red tape.
More forward motion.
We do not replace doctors or duplicate hospitals. We tackle the practical barriers that can stop a patient from moving through care.
Get answers
Support for approved mammograms, scans, scopes, biopsies and other diagnostics.
Explore diagnosticsReach care
Reliable transport to appointments, investigations and treatment.
Explore transportCarry the load
Medical essentials, nutrition and practical support through difficult days.
Explore supportFind the way
Human navigation through referrals, providers and the next right step.
Explore navigation
OUR NORTH STARHuman first.
Human first.
Always.
Money must not decide who gets answers.
A South Africa where financial hardship never determines who receives dignity or a fair chance at care.
Urgency with humanity.
Act with compassion, transparency and respect because cancer does not wait.
How we show up
Big heart.
Serious standards.
Patient first
Need, safety, consent and dignity guide every intervention.
Proof over promises
We make claims we can evidence and account for funding responsibly.
Partnership over ego
We work with appropriate healthcare and community partners to make care move.
Fair access
Support is assessed without prejudice or favour.
Privacy with purpose
Sensitive information is handled carefully and only for legitimate support needs.
Give with confidence
Warm hearts.
Clean hands.
Compassion matters. So do governance, responsible assessment and honest reporting.
The next step can change everything