To develop a national support system for those who have been diagnosed with cancer, assisting cancer patients and their families individually, or within groups.

People Living With Cancer (PLWC) was established in 2002 by Carl Liebenberg and Linda Greeff, both of whom are cancer survivors. For the past seven years the organisation has set about developing volunteer counselling guidelines that are aligned with international protocols and this has allowed the organisation to have one of the most established volunteer psycho-social programmes in the country. The buddy support network offers a “buddy” support network where cancer patients can interact with and receive advice and support from cancer survivors who have a similar profile, disease and treatment protocol.

Diagnosis and treatment
Emotional and psychological issues
Legal & social aid