Lenasia Cancer Society, which started in Lenasia's mainly South African Indian residential areas about a decade ago to arrange weekly talks by specialists in the field, has now added special activities at its center. The aim is to give the patients a social outing while allowing their families at home who take care of them to take a break at the same time.
Patients play cards and board games.
Chatting with other patients and family members is encouraged as a part of the center's counseling service. The society provides a comprehensive care and counseling service to patients and their families. A registered nursing sister and a qualified social worker, who have undergone training by the Cancer Association of South Africa, run the center. A trained nurse is also available to undertake home visits to assist patients and family with medical care. Bereavement counseling is provided to those who have lost a loved one to the disease.