Oncology Buddies

Light at the end of the tunnel - an education drive for prostate cancer

An expert's insight into erectile dysfunction and urinary stress incontinence brought to you by NuAngle.

1 Aug 2023 2 min

Preparing your child for treatment or surgery

Fiona Hardie explains the benefits of breathwork when preparing your child for treatment or surgery. 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 contributor and are not the…

1 Aug 2023 4 min

Hepatoblastoma

Prof Gita Naidu educates us on hepatoblastoma, a rare childhood cancer of the liver. 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 contributor and are not the opinion…

1 Aug 2023 4 min

Kegomoditswe Nstiane - thriving toddler

Kegomoditswe Nstiane shares the journey of her daughter, Karabo, who was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma at four months old and how she is now an energetic three-year-old who is thriving. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the purpose of raising awareness and education on prostate cancer. Statements…

1 Aug 2023 6 min

Celebrating life amidst the shadows of despair

Lucy Nkosi poetically details how she and her family are dealing with her mother's recurrence of leiomyosarcoma. 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 contributor and are…

1 Aug 2023 5 min

Vague cancer signs that people often ignore

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys elaborates on the most common vague signs and the reasons why people ignore them. 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 contributor and are…

1 Aug 2023 4 min

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours - frequently asked questions

GIST Support International share the most frequently asked questions regarding gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs). GIST Support International is a non-profit corporation founded and operated by volunteers. Most volunteers are GIST patients and caregivers who donate their time and resources.

30 May 2023 5 min

How age plays a role in your treatment

Social worker, Avril de Beer, explains the various life stages you could be in when diagnosed and how this plays a role in your treatment plan. Avril de Beer is a social worker at Alberts Cellular Therapy in Pretoria. She is constantly looking for new ways to connect with patients…

30 May 2023 8 min

Why fevers should be taken seriously in cancer patients

Dr Sarita Retief explains why fevers are emergencies in cancer patients and explains the four probable causes. Dr Sarita Retief is currently working as a clinical and radiation oncologist at Nelspruit Mediclinic in the private sector. She completed pre- and postgraduate studies at the University of the Free State.

30 May 2023 3 min

Norberto and Ana Costa - a true give and take

We hear how a married couple, Norberto and Ana Costa, faced three cancer diagnoses without medical aid, with their love and sense of humour carrying them through. Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Live…

30 May 2023 6 min

Colorectal cancer

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys gives us an explanatory rundown on colorectal cancer and the treatment thereof. Dr Daleen Geldenhuys is a specialist physician and medical oncologist who works at West Rand Oncology Centre at Flora Clinic. She treats patients with all types of cancer and enjoys clinical research, and is a…

30 May 2023 5 min

Diet and active colon cancer treatment

Meagan Atcheson expands on diet and active colon cancer treatment. Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who focuses specifically on oncology. She is a plant-centric foodie who promotes a nourishing approach to health and wellness using evidence-based research and guidelines only.

30 May 2023 4 min

Dirk Human - open and upfront

Once Dirk Human was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he learnt quickly how imperative it was to share what he was feeling with his family for them to better understand his experience.

30 May 2023 4 min

Men in crisis

Dr Chris van den Berg expands on the mental health of South African men. Dr Chris van den Berg is a Stellenbosch-based psychiatrist in private practice.

30 May 2023 5 min

Get the best possible treatment

As an oncology patient, you have loads of questions, especially when dealing with your medical aid to ensure the best possible treatment is covered. Campaigning for Cancer helps navigate this tricky terrain by explaining terminology and the meaning behind it and offers services to help attain the best possible treatment…

30 May 2023 4 min

Taking control and easing the burden

Louw-Mari Nell speaks openly about losing her youngest sister, Liezl, to lung cancer and how this has driven her to help grieving families with estate administration without prolonging or deepening their sense of loss. Louw-Mari has been practising as an attorney for close to 20 years and she is also…

30 May 2023 6 min

Graft versus host disease

Dr Sharlene Parasnath explains what graft-versus-host disease is in regard to allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Dr Sharlene Parasnath is Head of Clinical Haematology and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. She is passionate about teaching haematology and making haematology services available to all…

30 May 2023 5 min

The experience of fertility preservation

Charlene Purdy shares the outcome of her master's thesis: exploring the subjective experiences of fertility preservation among cancer survivors in South Africa. Charlene Purdy completed her Masters of Arts Psychology degree at Stellenbosch University in 2021. She spent three years exploring the subjective experience of fertility preservation among female cancer…

30 May 2023 5 min

Delirium in cancer care

Dr Kerry-Ann Louw expands on why a cancer patient may experience delirium, the causes, treatment and prevention thereof. Dr Kerry-Ann Louw is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist and senior lecturer at Stellenbosch University. She is the Head of the Clinical Unit of Adult Psychiatry Services and runs consultation-liaison psychiatry services at Tygerberg…

3 Apr 2023 5 min

Second-generation antiandrogens

We learn about new treatment options for advanced prostate cancer: second-generation antiandrogens Prof Shingai Mutambirwa is the Head of Urology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University as well as the Chairman of the Academic Committee of the South African Urological Association and Head of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board…

3 Apr 2023 5 min