Oncology Buddies

Clinical trials

Teresa Smit and Debbie Peters inform us of what clinical trials not only offer patients, but healthcare staff too. 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…

1 Apr 5 min

Heleen Feldmann - the trial of my life

Heleen Feldmann shares her current experience of being on a drug trial for advanced melanoma cancer. 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…

1 Apr 5 min

Jacqui O' Sullivan - finding strength in community

Jacqui O’Sullivan shares a glimpse of her ongoing battle with ovarian cancer and how her community is pulling her through. This article is sponsored by AstraZeneca in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely the patient's own work and not influenced by AstraZeneca…

1 Apr 6 min

New hope in PARP inhibitors

Dr Trudy Smith shares how advancements in genetics and targeted therapies, such as PARP inhibitors, are reshaping the landscape of ovarian cancer. This article is sponsored by AstraZeneca in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely the healthcare expert’s own work and not…

1 Apr 6 min

The role of a haematology case manager

Jacki Van Niekerk details what a haematology case manager does and their role in the haematology cancer journey. 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…

1 Apr 7 min

How is bladder cancer diagnosed?

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys lists the various diagnostic tests that may be done to diagnose bladder cancer. 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…

1 Apr 6 min

Philip Botha - from preparing for death to living in wonder

Philip Botha was preparing for death until his medical aid approved a new immunotherapy drug to treat his bladder cancer. He shares his phenomenal story with us. 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…

1 Apr 8 min

The pitfalls of bed rest

Megan McLoskey unpacks how prolonged periods of bed rest causes muscle mass loss and offers guidance. 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…

1 Apr 6 min

Raymond Pleaner - fighting the good fight

Raymond Pleaner shares the dispute he had with his medical scheme to get immunotherapy treatment approved. Thankfully, the end result was in his favour. 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 Apr 6 min

Treatment declined

René Botha underlines the reasons why medical aids may decline treatments and offers other insurance options to help cover this shortfall. 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…

1 Apr 8 min

Cancer Alliance v MEC for Health, Gauteng

While judgement is still underway, Khanyisa Mapipa helps us understand the case of Cancer Alliance v MEC for Health, Gauteng, and 10 others. 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…

1 Apr 9 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