Oncology Buddies

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

The gift of giggles

We learn how Reach For A Dream’s Laughter Hero Programme is sharing the gift of giggles with children undergoing cancer treatment. 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. Chloe Katompa…

2 Dec 2024 5 min

Circumcision lowers risk of cervical cancer

Dr Khumbulani Moyo advocates why men should circumcise to lower the risk of their female partners developing cervical cancer. 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. Dr Khumbulani Moyo is…

2 Dec 2024 4 min

Hope for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer

Dr Shivona Moodley explains the standard treatment options for cervical cancer and highlights new research findings in treating advanced cervical cancer. Dr Shivona Moodley has a special interest in breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, gynaecological cancer, head and neck cancer, and prostate cancer. Dr Moodley works at the Sandton Oncology, Johannesburg…

2 Dec 2024 6 min

Briony Alexander - living with the after-effects

Although Briony Alexander has been in remission for 29 years from nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC), it’s still an ongoing challenge as she lives with the after-effects of the cancer treatment every day. Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts…

2 Dec 2024 5 min

How is osteosarcoma diagnosed?

Dr Cathryn Walton helps us understand the diagnostic process of osteosarcoma and treatment options thereof. 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. Dr Cathryn Walton first practiced as a GP…

2 Dec 2024 4 min