Buddies For Life

Where are they now?

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two of our previous Super Survivors, Michele Ferreira and Lizel Wheller, catch us up on what’s transpired since sharing their stories. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for breast cancer. The…

2 Oct 2023 5 min

Silent opportunity to honour my mom and her fighting spirit

Antoinette van Staden shares why she gives up her time to capture the cover images of Buddies For Life pro bono: her mother, Hanna Boshoff, passed away from metastatic breast cancer. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for…

2 Oct 2023 5 min

Use of the Sentimag® guidance system in East Africa

Since May 2021, Dr Marek Ostrowski, a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon in Nairobi, Kenya, has been using the Sentimag® guidance system to accurately localise lymph nodes and tumours in surgery. Dr Mariusz Marek Ostrowski (MD, PhD, FEBS) (Breast), is a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon practising in Nairobi, Kenya. He has…

2 Oct 2023 5 min

Fruits and vegetables: cancer-fighting foods

Dietitian Berna Harmse explains the reason why fruit and vegetables are cancer-fighting foods. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for breast cancer. THE DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health Foundation. For more information contact…

2 Oct 2023 6 min

Why me?

Prof Carol-Ann Benn unlocks the genetic code of who gets breast cancer to resolve the 'why me' question. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for breast cancer. THE DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health…

2 Oct 2023 14 min

There is still so much to look forward to

Carol Ann Feher details how a recurrence caught her off guard after being in remission for 18 years. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for breast cancer. THE DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health…

2 Oct 2023 5 min

Kgaugelo Moyo - always trust your gut

Kgaugelo Moyo shares her story of trusting her gut and going for a third opinion when her intuition told her that the lump in her breast was something to be worried about. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education…

2 Oct 2023 6 min

Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?

Sandra Bollen-Hughes, counselling psychologist and breast cancer survivor, unpacks what makes a person brave. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for Breast Cancer. THE DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health Foundation. For more information…

2 Oct 2023 5 min

Metastatic Breast Cancer - Frequently Asked Questions

The Breast Health Foundation shares the most frequently asked questions in their metastatic breast cancer support group, Meta Buddies. The Breast Health Foundation is a Not for Profit established in April 2002. They educate the public on breast cancer and breast health, increase awareness, and empower women. NATIONAL SUPPORT NUMBER…

2 Oct 2023 4 min

Radiation - the invisible beam of hope

Dr Shivona Moodley helps us understand the necessary role of radiotherapy in the breast cancer treatment journey and why it's the invisible beam of hope. Dr Shivona Moodley has a special interest in head & neck and breast cancer but treats all disease sites. Dr Moodley works at the Sandton…

2 Oct 2023 6 min

Change of life: a rite of passage

Fiona Hardie expands on how pilates and breathwork can help welcome in the change of life and achieve overall wellness. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education on prostate cancer. Statements of fact and opinions expressed are those of the…

1 Aug 2023 5 min

Bone density scan: why is it important and when to do it

Gabriella Kourie educates us on when and why a bone density scan is needed if you are diagnosed with breast cancer. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education on prostate cancer. Statements of fact and opinions expressed are those of…

1 Aug 2023 5 min

La Rouge

We hear how La Rouge, a form of pole dance and aerial classes, is not only a newer option of physical activity but mostly a place for women to express themselves without judgement. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education…

1 Aug 2023 4 min

Why consult a dietitian?

Nutrition is a modifiable risk factor for cancer which can be lowered by medical nutrition therapy from a dietitian. Annica Rust elaborates further. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education on prostate cancer. Statements of fact and opinions expressed are…

1 Aug 2023 6 min

Health coaching in the breast cancer field

Anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer knows what a stressful rollercoaster it can be. The support of a health coach may make all the difference. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education on prostate cancer. Statements of fact…

1 Aug 2023 4 min

The DSM assessment by the pathology psychiatrist

Prof Carol-Ann Benn explains why pathologists are like psychiatrists when they use the DSM assessment to analyse what the cancer is and what it is capable of. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education on prostate cancer. Statements of fact…

1 Aug 2023 15 min

Zandile Mbatha - living fearlessly

Zandile Mbatha tells us how she is living fearlessly after breast cancer and how Buddies For Life inspired her to share her story. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education on prostate cancer. Statements of fact and opinions expressed are…

1 Aug 2023 5 min

Regina Gosebo - an experience of a lifetime

Running the Comrades Marathon was high on Regina Gosebo's Bucket List. A year and a half after completing breast cancer treatment, she made this postponed dream a reality. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education on prostate cancer. Statements of…

1 Aug 2023 7 min

Multi-gene panels

Are there other gene mutations other than those in BRCA1 and 2 that increase your risk of developing breast cancer? Monica Araujo expands on the multi-gene panels. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education on prostate cancer. Statements of fact…

1 Aug 2023 10 min

3D mammography versus 2D

Dr Peter Schoub explains the difference between 2D and 3D mammography and why all women should choose 3D if it's available. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education on prostate cancer. Statements of fact and opinions expressed are those of…

1 Aug 2023 5 min