Oncology Buddies

The 2025 Big C Survivor's Guide: solid tumours - how is it diagnosed?

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. In this episode, we…

10 Feb 15 min

The 2025 Big C Survivor's Guide: blood cancers - how is it diagnosed?

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. In this episode, we…

10 Feb 12 min

The 2025 Big C Survivor's Guide: childhood cancers - how is it diagnosed?

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. Our hope is that…

10 Feb 31 min

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Welcome to Oncology Buddies

Your platform for cancer care. Oncology Buddies informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by cancer. Oncology Buddies is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of people affected by cancer.

9 Feb 1 min

The scent of hope

Dr Andrew Robson reviews how dogs are joining in the fight against cancer and are offering the scent of hope. 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…

9 Feb 5 min

Cervical cancer in Botswana

Dr Memory Bvochora-Nsingo, a clinical oncologist, gives a rundown of how Botswana is tackling cervical cancer. 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…

9 Feb 5 min

Endometriosis and the link to female cancers

Dr Sumayya Ebrahim sheds light on the link between endometriosis and female cancers. 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…

9 Feb 5 min

How is your sleep hygiene?

Dr Kerry Louw advocates healthy sleep hygiene practices to contribute to good physical and mental health. 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…

9 Feb 5 min

Lifestyle choices to live by

Meagan Atcheson reiterates the influence that lifestyle choices have on overall health and well-being. 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…

9 Feb 6 min

The physical and emotional challenges of cancer treatment

Sindi-marie de Beer explores the physical and emotional challenges you may experience during cancer treatment and provides suggested tips. 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…

9 Feb 10 min

Nuraan Harris - getting back life

Nuraan Harris shares how she gained her life back by using Lifegain® Advanced Nutritional Supplement after colon cancer surgery. Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Live Performance. She has a love for storytelling and…

9 Feb 5 min

Lynch syndrome: a three-fold increase in cancer risk

Sebastian Barnard explains the hereditary cancer-predisposition syndrome Lynch syndrome and how it increases cancer risk. 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…

9 Feb 6 min

Colon cancer: when is surgery needed, and when is chemotherapy needed?

Dr Daniel Surridge, a colorectal surgeon, explains the cases in which surgery is needed and when chemotherapy is needed in colon 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…

9 Feb 3 min

Lynette Nepaul - I'm living proof of a miracle

Lynette Nepaul details how she chose to face four cancer diagnoses with grace and continues to push on to fulfil her calling of being a mother. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely…

9 Feb 9 min

Gut check

Lailaa Cajee, an oncology nutritionist, helps us understand how nutrition impacts colorectal cancer risk. 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…

9 Feb 5 min

Making a memory box

Bonni Suckling shares how a memory box of her son, Jed, continues to bring her refuge fourteen years after his passing. 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…

9 Feb 5 min

Nasopharyngeal cancer

Prof Chris Joseph gives an overview on the ABCs of Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). Prof Chris Joseph is an ear, nose and throat surgeon practicing at Mediclinic Morningside, Gauteng. He is the past president of the South African Head and Neck Oncology Society.

9 Feb 4 min

Challenges in South Africa's private health sector

Jana Bartels looks at the current challenges the private health sector is facing in South Africa. 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…

9 Feb 5 min

Honouring yourself daily

Mel Fourie suggests ancient wellness practices to focus on yourself and give yourself the honour you deserve. 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. Melody Fourie is an AADP board…

2 Dec 2024 4 min

Kidney cancer - more hope than ever

Dr Sylvia Rodrigues expands on why there is more hope than ever when looking at the treatment options for kidney cancer. Dr Sylvia Rodrigues is a clinical oncologist who works in Alberton, Gauteng. She participates in weekly oncology multi-disciplinary meetings and is a member of the Alberton breast cancer multi-disciplinary…

2 Dec 2024 5 min