Buddies For Life

Alternative options of rehabilitation and healing

Jennifer Dunn looks at five alternative options of rehabilitation and healing for cancer survivors. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in…

10 Feb 7 min

I want a sex life, but my partner is my caregiver

Accredited sex educator, Lisa Welsh, offers guidance when the lines of caretaker and lover are blurred. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord…

10 Feb 5 min

Surgical management of lymphoedema

Megan McLoskey explains the surgical management options for lymphoedema. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way. The cornerstone of…

10 Feb 5 min

Partial breast reconstruction

Dr Johan van Heerden elaborates on partial breast reconstruction, an option for those who had breast-conserving surgery. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by…

10 Feb 5 min

Nature's remedies

Meagan Atcheson unpacks how nature’s remedies can support cancer prevention and recovery. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way…

10 Feb 7 min

Dr Dolittle or Dr Do-a-lot?

Prof Carol-Ann Benn differentiates between Dr Dolittle and Dr Do-a-lot with regards to communicating information. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare…

10 Feb 12 min

Do you need to drink eight glasses of water per day?

You have heard of needing to drink eight glasses of water every day. Bronwen Watson, a nutrition coach, clarifies this and offers insight on how to achieve optimal daily hydration. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and…

10 Feb 5 min

Jolene van Wyk - alignment amidst diagnosis

Jolene van Wyk tells us how a breast cancer diagnosis has directed her recent career change as a neurocoach into the oncology community. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the…

10 Feb 6 min

How to gain back weight after cancer treatment

Meagan Atcheson, a dietitian, shares foods to eat to regain weight after cancer treatment. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in…

10 Feb 5 min

Out-of-pocket health costs

Jana Bartels, from Medical Bills Sorted, advises on three options when your medical scheme declines funding for treatment. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced…

10 Feb 5 min

Oestrogen receptor-postive (ER+) breast cancer

Dr Cathryn Walton answers frequently asked questions regarding oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Dr Cathryn Walton is a clinical oncologist. In 2023, she opened her own practice, Bay Oncology, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape with a primary focus on breast cancer, skin cancers, sarcoma, CNS malignancies, paediatric radiation, and radiation of benign…

10 Feb 4 min

Forgiveness and healing

Nadia Booysen unpacks why forgiveness and healing are needed when faced with a cancer diagnosis. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare…

10 Feb 5 min

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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…

9 Feb 1 min

Cold plunging in cancer survivorship

Kate Mederer explains the benefits of cold plunging in cancer survivorship. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Kate Mederer has a Master’s in Business Psychology and over two decades…

2 Dec 2024 5 min

Your tailor-made breast

Dr Johan van Heerden explains what oncoplastic surgery is, and how it results in getting your tailor-made breast. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Johan van Heerden is…

2 Dec 2024 5 min

Destination surgery

Dr Lucienne van Schalkwyk highlights factors to consider if you are having surgery away from home, whether out of necessity, or by choice. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support…

2 Dec 2024 5 min

How safe are salad bars during cancer treatment?

Dietitian Sindi-marie de Beer helps us understand why it’s best to steer clear of salad bars while undergoing cancer treatment. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Sindi-marie de Beer…

2 Dec 2024 9 min

Lizelle Knott - this is me

Lizelle Knott, who is living with metastatic breast cancer, tells us why she started This Is Me Apparel. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Laurelle Williams is the editor…

2 Dec 2024 4 min

The Addams family of cancers

Prof Carol-Ann Benn educates us on the Addams family of cancers that can be found in the breast that are not breast cancers. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support…

2 Dec 2024 14 min

Julieth Motsomi - there is life after loss and cancer

After losing three family members in a space of six months, Julieth had to face a breast cancer diagnosis. She shares how she got through all of this. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest…

2 Dec 2024 6 min