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OFM PinkTober

OFM's PinkTober interview series shining a light on breast cancer awareness, early detection, and treatment. Each episode brings you inspiring stories, practical advice, and expert tips from doctors, survivors, and health professionals. Tune in this October – listen, learn, and share hope.
Occasionally English South Africa Health & Fitness · Health & Fitness
18 Episodes

Kanker Kryger en KANSA Global Hero of Hope vertel hoe sy die pad gestap het

Kankeroorlewendes inspireer hoop, moed en vasberadenheid om teen kanker te veg. Suid-Afrika is uiters trots op ons wêreldwye erkende “CANSA Helde van Hoop" – hulle is bakens van hoop vir alle kankerpasiënte en –oorlewendes. Magda Jacobs sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan hierdie Pinktober om te vertel hoe haar pad met…
1 Oct 8 min

More Than a Crown: Showing Up for the Fight! - CANSA Ambassador Carolize Delport

The Good Morning Breakfast team welcomed the inspiring Carolize Delport—Mrs South Africa Finalist and CANSA Ambassador—to the studio! 🌸 Carolize shared a powerful message on why raising awareness for breast cancer isn’t just a seasonal topic—it’s an urgent call to action for every family across Central South Africa. As a…
1 Oct 5 min

Showing Up with Intention: Round Table’s Nick Austin on PinkTober

Round Table Southern Africa’s very own Nick Austin stepped into the studio with the Good Morning Breakfast team to highlight why showing up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is more critical than ever! This October, Round Table is proud to stand side-by-side with OFM to push towards an ambitious R1…
1 Oct 4 min

Anchen Lintvelt - Pushing Up PinkTober! 🎀🎳

Good Morning Breakfast was joined in the studio by OFM Sales and Marketing Manager, Anchen Lintvelt, to map out how Central South Africa is turning pink this October! This year, OFM is dreaming bigger with an ambitious R1 million fundraising target. In addition to supporting CANSA, a brand-new beneficiary—Reach for…
1 Oct 9 min

Reach for Recovery: Sonja Grobler & Ilse de Wit

Pulane Nel-Sekepe gesels met Sonja Grobler, Vrystaat-voorsitter, sowel as Ilse de Wit, nasionale voorsitter, van Reach for Recovery. Hulle deel met ons wie en wat Reach for Recovery is, maar nie net uit ’n administratiewe oogpunt nie – ook uit ’n persoonlike oogpunt, want hulle albei het self die pad…
30 Sep 14 min

South African radiologist in the Eastern Cape brings high standard care to locations in need

OFM’s Pulane Nel-Sekepe spoke to radiologist Dr Anith Chacko, founder and CEO of Radhiant Diagnostic Imaging, about making breast screening more accessible to women across South Africa. Radhiant operates South Africa’s first dedicated mobile 3D mammography fleet, taking hospital-grade breast screening directly to workplaces, mines and communities. The radiologist-led service…
29 Sep 9 min

CANSA: Makoma Roalona

Pulane Nel-Sekepe speaks with Makoma Roalona, Head of Sustainability at CANSA. She explains in more detail all the services that CANSA offers and puts into perspective why funds are needed not only to keep operations going, but also to help create a less stressful environment for patients who already have…
29 Sep 11 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 2 min