Buddies For Life

The mental health of your partner when you are diagnosed

Nadia Booysen sheds light on the mental health of your partner when you are newly diagnosed. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can…

1 Oct 7 min

Beyond the diagnosis

Dr Liat Malek discusses aspects that go beyond the diagnosis: screenings, biopsies, and scanxiety. Dr Liat Malek is a leading specialist breast radiologist and director of the Breast Wellness Centre. With over a decade of experience, she brings both expertise and warmth to every stage of breast imaging and intervention.

1 Oct 4 min

Managing menopause symptoms in breast cancer

Dr Trudy Smith offers guidance on managing menopause in breast cancer survivors. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit…

1 Oct 5 min

Introducing drug-anti-body conjugates

Dr Lizanne Langenhoven details how knowing the subtype of breast cancer determines treatment, and introduces the new drug-antibody conjugates for HER2-positive breast cancer. Dr Lizanne Langenhoven is a clinical and radiation oncologist at Panorama Mediclinic and forms part of a multi-disciplinary unit of excellence in the treatment of breast cancer…

1 Oct 6 min

Sana Ledwaba - the freedom of well-being

Sana Ledwaba shares how she overcame depression, caused by a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, by reaching out and seeking help. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer…

1 Oct 8 min

Feel the Force, follow the rules

Prof Carol-Ann Benn expands on what an accredited unit means for breast cancer patients and highlights why safe rules saves lives. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer…

1 Oct 16 min

Fat grafting

Dr Johan van Heerden details why fat grafting is a flexible and growing choice for breast reconstruction, providing a personalised and natural way to restore breast shape and volume. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN®…

1 Oct 6 min

Find your Whoosah

Fiona Hardie explains how to use your breath to help regulate your emotions. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness…

1 Oct 7 min

Move your body, lift your spirit

Wendy Vermaak emphasises the emotional power that physical activity has in cancer care. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness…

1 Oct 7 min

The link between diet and breast cancer risk

Lailaa Cajee, the onco nutritionist, details the link between diet and breast cancer risk. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic…

1 Oct 5 min

Your aid in healing

Fiona Hardie expands on how Bowen therapy, a non-invasive complementary therapy, can be used for cancer support and healing. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday…

1 Oct 5 min

Survivorship after breast cancer

Gabriella Kourie gives us a concise rundown of survivorship in breast cancer. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit…

1 Oct 4 min

 trailer  

Welcome to Buddies for Life

The lifestyle platform for breast cancer survivors. Buddies For Life informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by breast cancer or other cancers. Buddies For Life is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of…

1 Oct 1 min

When to see a lymphodema therapist

Gabi Kourie advises on the tell-tale signs of when to see a lymphoedema therapist. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Gabriella Kourie…

1 Jun 4 min

Your finance savvy checklist

René Botha gives us an efficient checklist to avoid financial toxicity when undergoing oncology treatment. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. René…

1 Jun 4 min

Do I need flu and pneumococcal vaccinations?

Liezl Heyman, an immunologist, educates us on flu and pneumococcal vaccinations. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Liezl Heyman is the case…

1 Jun 4 min

A husband's guide to supporting intimacy and connection

Lisa Welsh shares a husband’s guide to support intimacy and connection after their wife’s breast cancer treatment. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston…

1 Jun 5 min

Expander-to-implant reconstruction

Dr Johan van Heerden explains the advantages of the two-stage expander-to-implant reconstruction. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Dr Johan van Heerden…

1 Jun 4 min

The truth or dares in oncology

Prof Carol-Ann Benn uncovers the truth and dares in the field of oncology. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Prof Carol-Ann Benn…

1 Jun 12 min

David Knipe - fit and resillient

David Knipe shares how his breast cancer diagnosis in turn helped him to better manage his diabetes. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston…

1 Jun 7 min