Buddies For Life

Lost in the pregnant breast cancer jungle

If you find yourself in the pregnant breast cancer jungle, Prof Carol-Ann Benn advises you choose the right boat (a specialist unit) to get you and baby both safe to cover. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life…

31 Jul 2024 16 min

Phentisilia Dollie - a plan and a purpose

For five months, Phentisilia Dollie was unaware she was pregnant and underwent treatment for inflammatory breast cancer. She shares her miracle and why she chooses to trust. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of…

31 Jul 2024 8 min

Denise Reddy - the makings of a breast cancer warrior

Denise Reddy shares how love and support from her family, friends, and a new Facebook friend built her up to be a breast cancer warrior. 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,…

31 Jul 2024 6 min

Prioritising self-care activities during a busy week

Meagan Atcheson shares easy tips to make self-care activities a regular part of every busy week. 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. Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who…

31 Jul 2024 5 min

Health checks for women

This Women’s Month, Prof Elna McIntosh shares a guide to what health checks women need, and when. 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. Prof Elna McIntosh is a clinical…

31 Jul 2024 3 min

When everyone else matters more

Nadia Booysen expands on the intentional, unintentional, and pure humanity of when everyone else matters more. 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. Nadia Booysen is a cancer survivor and…

31 Jul 2024 7 min

The Breast AI system brings hope and equity

The Breast AI system, a pioneering technology that revolutionises the early detection of breast cancer, is set to empower rural communities. We learn more about a case study of a breast health programme in South Africa. This podcast is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions…

31 May 2024 4 min

The when and why of a vocational assessment

Gabriella Kourie explains when and why a vocational assessment would be needed after cancer treatment. This podcast 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…

31 May 2024 4 min

The nutmeg verdict

Sindi-Marie de Beer, a dietitian, expands on whether nutmeg interferes with hormone-positive breast cancer treatments. This podcast 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. Sindi-Marie…

31 May 2024 6 min

Top ways to deal with stress

Melody Fourie unpacks the reaction stress causes in the body and offers five easy ways to combat stress. This podcast 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…

31 May 2024 4 min

Emotions: welcome them and let them leave

Mel Fourie explains the advantage of treating your emotions as house guests by welcoming them and allowing them to leave. This podcast 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…

31 May 2024 5 min

Yvonne Kistan - I had the best radiation treatment

Yvonne Kistan shares why she believes she had the best radiation treatment at Busamed Hillcrest Oncology Centre during her breast cancer journey.

31 May 2024 3 min

Pastor Johnny Challen - what must be, must be

Seven years after treatment, Pastor Johnny Challen was re-diagnosed with the same primary breast cancer in the opposite breast. He tells us more. This podcast 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…

31 May 2024 4 min

CDKs - the chart-topping hit on the breast cancer playlist

Prof Carol-Ann Benn explains why CDK inhibitors are topping the breast cancer playlist for luminal breast cancers. This podcast 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…

31 May 2024 11 min

Zweli Nkosi - the gentle giant

Zweli Nkosi shares how he dealt with family responses to him having breast cancer and how his wife, Patricia, is his pillar of strength. This podcast is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily…

31 May 2024 5 min

All eyes on DCIS

Dr Lucienne Van Schalkwyk educates us on the elusive pre-invasive form of breast cancer: ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). This podcast 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…

31 May 2024 7 min

Stuart Cox - doing it his way

Stuart Cox tells us why he kept his breast cancer diagnosis quiet at first and why he feels like a fraud due to only having minimal side effects from chemotherapy. This podcast is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to…

31 May 2024 6 min

Is your doctor listening?

Dr Michelle King expands on good indications that shows your doctor is actively listening to you when you speak. This podcast 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…

31 May 2024 4 min

What is your golden thread of motivation?

Nadia Booysen elaborates on how to stay motivated when your cancer journey gets tough and turbulent. This podcast 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…

31 May 2024 4 min

Whistle a happy tune

Sandra Bollen-Hughes elaborates on how a positive quote or song can be used to fill your mind with strength and positivity while treatment is ongoing. Sandra Bollen-Hughes is a counselling psychologist. In 2015 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and realised the great burden of stress that cancer places on…

2 Apr 2024 5 min