Real patient experiences

Care that people remember.

These patients and families have given consent for their experiences to be shared. Their words show what timely, practical support can mean when cancer has already created enough uncertainty.

In their own words

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Independent feedback from patients, families and community members who have experienced CFC’s work.

★★★★★
“Your kindness, professionalism and compassion made a difficult experience so much more bearable.”

Lesleigh Ogle

CFC helped coordinate and support access to a biopsy during a deeply uncertain time.

★★★★★
“Care for Cancer arranged and paid for the consultation the very next day.”

Ilyaas Faiz Sewnarain

After cost prevented access to a urology consultation, the Foundation helped turn delay into an appointment.

★★★★★
“I am incredibly grateful for the support, compassion and care I received.”

Raeesa Bulbulia

Raeesa describes sustained support from CFC after her Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, including help accessing HBOT.

★★★★★
“Your help came at a time when I truly needed it.”

Amina Osman

CFC helped Amina obtain an ultrasound within days and supported her throughout the process.

★★★★★
“The personal care from home and back was amazing.”

Elbie Botes

Elbie received assistance with a mammogram and ultrasound, together with caring transport support.

★★★★★
“CFC Foundation has had my back through my darkest times.”

Lizelle Jansen

During a three-year cancer journey, practical interventions helped make healing and daily life more manageable.

★★★★★
“They were patient, caring and very understanding, and made me feel calm and relaxed.”

Muniera Karim

CFC responded with stoma supplies and practical support when Muniera urgently needed help.

★★★★★
“They handled everything with kindness and care.”

Taheeba Rasool

Taheeba’s mother was guided through the process of obtaining a needed mammogram.

★★★★★
“This organisation is truly a blessing.”

Fay M

After years of pain and difficulty accessing necessary scans, Fay’s mother received practical assistance from CFC.

★★★★★
“This organisation has been a saving grace to my mum.”

Brenda Pillay

CFC supported Brenda’s mother, a pensioner without medical aid, after she discovered a concerning lump.

★★★★★
“Your swift response to my request is much appreciated.”

Vanessa Pillay

Vanessa received responsive guidance and support after discovering a breast lump.

★★★★★
“I don’t know what I would have done without this help.”

Rabia Wasseen

CFC arranged a much-needed wheelchair so Rabia could transport her husband to hospital appointments.

★★★★★
“Care for Cancer Foundation is absolutely remarkable.”

Aadila Abdool Rahman

The Foundation responded when a family member fighting cancer urgently needed a wheelchair.

★★★★★
“Forever grateful.”

Naz J

Following a doctor’s recommendation, CFC helped make a mammogram and ultrasound possible.

★★★★★
“Care for Cancer is the only foundation that stood by me when no other did.”

Fiona Abdul Wahib

Fiona describes meaningful support while facing Stage 4 cancer and serious financial pressure.

★★★★★
“They provided support and were always willing to go the extra mile.”

Nosheen Alli

CFC assisted Nosheen’s family with transport for her aunt’s hospital appointments during leukaemia care.

★★★★★
“Your kindness shown to me, a complete stranger, is so much appreciated.”

Ronel Bricknell

CFC funded a mammogram, arranged hospital transport and offered guidance throughout Ronel’s breast-cancer journey.

★★★★★
“This organisation and the people associated with it are nothing short of angels.”

Suhail Mohamed

After a two-month hospital wait, CFC helped Suhail’s father move forward with a needed colonoscopy.

Shared with consent. Reviews have been lightly edited or summarised for clarity while preserving each person’s meaning.

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