Buddies For Life

Intermittent pneumatic compression machines

Isabeau Neethling gives insight to intermittent pneumatic compression machines and their effects on cancer-related lymphoedema. 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…

1 Oct 2024 6 min

What is DIEP flap breast reconstruction?

Dr Johan van Heerden educates us on DIEP flap reconstruction, the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction. 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…

1 Oct 2024 5 min

When the dressings come off

Dr Lucienne van Schalkwyk explains what to expect when the dressings come off after breast cancer surgery, and the red flags to be aware of. 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…

1 Oct 2024 7 min

Thato Moncho - living for the future

Thato Moncho believes that if she had received radiation in 2021 when she was supposed to, she wouldn’t have metastatic breast cancer now. She shares how she is dealing with her anger and living for the future. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in…

1 Oct 2024 5 min

The murky waters of medical aids and insurance

Prof Carol-Ann Benn elaborates on diving into the murky waters of medical aids and insurance in the hope to find the Kingdom of Atlantis. 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…

1 Oct 2024 19 min

Louise Turner - the healer and teacher

Louise Turner, the director of Breast Health Foundation, shares her story of having two cancer diagnoses which ultimately led her to become a healer and teacher. 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…

1 Oct 2024 6 min

Which psychosocial therapy suits you?

Nadia Booysen looks at the various psychosocial therapies and explains which one is best for certain personalities. 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…

1 Oct 2024 6 min

Survivor guilt - ogres and onions

Sandra Bollen-Hughes uses Shrek’s analogy of being like an onion and having layers to explain survivor guilt in 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…

1 Oct 2024 5 min

Newly diagnosed with breast cancer: what to do

Dr Cattleya Gaspar explains how to understand your breast cancer type and how it may be managed - bringing you that much-needed peace of mind when newly diagnosed. Dr Cattleya Gaspar is a radiation oncologist and practices at the Groenkloof Radiation Oncology and Mûelmed Radiation Oncology Centres. Her special areas…

1 Oct 2024 7 min

Art therapy - turning pain into creativity

Sam Davis, an art psychotherapist, explains how art therapy can be cathartic by turning pain into creativity. 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. Sam Davis is an HPCSA registered…

31 Jul 2024 5 min

Embracing your sensuality through the five senses

Lisa Welsh, an accredited sex educator, bridges the gap and advises how to reclaim your sensuality, guiding you on a journey back to yourself through the five senses. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest…

31 Jul 2024 4 min

Using all your senses to eat

Changes in your senses caused by cancer treatment can significantly impact what and how much you eat. Dietitian, Sindi-marie de Beer, offers guidance on how to combat these changes. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the…

31 Jul 2024 8 min

Frequently asked questions: BRCA gene mutations

Most have heard of BRCA gene mutations, but do you know enough about them? Here’s frequently asked questions. 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.

31 Jul 2024 4 min

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