OFM PinkTober

Pinktober: Global campaign overcomes the taboos around breasts and asks do you know your lemons?

CEO and Founder of Know Your Lemons, Corrine Ellsworth Beaumont joins Yolanda Maartens this Pinktober, to talk about how 12 lemons in an egg carton has become a global communication tool. The Know Your Lemons App was recently named #1 Health & Fitness App in the world (surpassing even Apple…

28 Oct 10 min

Pinktober: Young women with breast cancer face unique challenges compared to their older counterparts

Dr Liana Roodt wears various hats in the breast cancer awareness and advocacy landscape in South Africa. One is as founder and executive director of Project Flamingo as well as serving as executive on the Cancer Alliance of SA, board. She joins Yolanda Maartens and unpacks the unique challenges young…

22 Oct 5 min

Pinktober – Women under 40 account for 10% of breast cancer cases worldwide, urgent need for action

Founder, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation, Dr Rakesh Kumar unpacks the increased incidence of breast cancer in young women under 40, he also talks about the importance of mammography screening and the advancement of options for younger women…

22 Oct 9 min

Breast Course for Nurses helps primary care workers notice change in patients’ breasts at the frontline

In many places in Southern Africa, the first contact for women (and men) with breast complaints, is a nurse in a primary clinic. There is little formal breast training for these nurses. Professor Jenny Edge started the Breast Course for Nurses in 2012 to bridge the gap between primary nursing…

16 Oct 6 min

Dr Andrea Morphis discusses the importance of screaning and early detection.

Dr Morphis practices from Bloemfontein Medi Clinic. She is a qualified radiation and medical oncologist. Her keen interest is in Head and Neck therapy as well as Gastrointestinal malignancies amongst others.

16 Oct 6 min

Pinktober: "My faith was essential during this time"

When a person first finds out they have breast cancer, they can feel overwhelmed and alone. While they are under this stress, they also have to learn about complex medical treatments and choose what is right for them. Talking to a trained Reach for Recovery volunteer during this time can…

15 Oct 6 min

Pinktober: “Toe kry ek twee keer kanker, hoekom?”

Wanneer ’n persoon die eerste keer uitvind dat hulle borskanker het, kan hulle oorweldig, kwesbaar en alleen voel. Terwyl hulle onder hierdie stres verkeer, moet hulle ook leer van komplekse mediese behandelings en die een kies wat reg is vir hulle. Om gedurende hierdie tyd met ’n spesiaal opgeleide Reach…

9 Oct 6 min

Pinktober: “Wie gaan na my ma en kinders kyk as ek sou sterf?”

Wanneer ’n persoon die eerste keer uitvind dat hulle borskanker het, kan hulle oorweldig, kwesbaar en alleen voel. Terwyl hulle onder hierdie stres verkeer, moet hulle ook leer van komplekse mediese behandelings en die een kies wat reg is vir hulle. Om gedurende hierdie tyd met ’n spesiaal opgeleide Reach…

9 Oct 8 min

Oncology-Safe Skincare for Cancer Patients - Dr Kobus Erasmus

“Cancer treatments often leave the skin feeling dry, itchy, and sensitive to most personal care products. Radiation, in particular, can cause peeling, blistering, or lasting changes in skin tone. As a result, even everyday things like scented creams, hot showers, or tight clothes may suddenly cause pain or irritation. That’s…

9 Oct 2 min

Pinktober: The Breast Health Foundation wants you to ‘Know your normal’

Director of the Breast Health Foundation, Louise Turner was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 34 and has been living in remission for 21 years. The work that the Breast Health Foundation does is very close to her heart and this Pinktober she wants to motivate women and…

1 Oct 5 min