Buddies For Life

Dietitian Meagan Atcheson shares a list of nutrition questions that you can ask your care team and gives her advice respectively. Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who focuses specifically in oncology. She is a plant-centric foodie who promotes a nourishing approach to health and wellness, using evidence-based research and guidelines only. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram &midd...

Professor Carol-Ann Benn examines the timelines of oncology care and how changes in treatment have resulted in our modern-day approach. Prof Carol-Ann Benn heads up an internationally accredited, multi-disciplinary breast cancer centre at Netcare Milpark Hospital. She lectures at Wits University and, in 2002, established the Breast Health Foundation. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram &m...

Shaunize Lundall has been in remission for almost 15 years and at the age of 62 she is learning how to swim. She shares why she decided to do this and how it has impacted her life. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Mia Hugo answers this complex question; ultimately there is a minute chance, however, it's far outweighed by the risk of cancer you are currently facing. Dr Mia Hugo works in private practice as a radiation oncologist. She participates in weekly multi-disciplinary oncology team meetings for breast, urology, gastrointestinal, gynaecological, and head and neck cancer. She provides radiation to pa...

Dr Rakesh Newaj educates us on hair loss during cancer treatment and offers ways to prevent it, as well as hair growth options after treatment. Dr Rakesh Newaj is a specialist dermatologist with a special interest in skin surgeries. Since qualifying in 2010, he practices in Waterkloof, Benoni, Kempton Park, as well as Mauritius. His special interest lies in skin cancers, hidradenitis suppurativa,...

Lebré Neetling details the excellent results she got by using cold caps during chemotherapy to prevent hair loss. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Melody Fourie educates us on how the right foods can improve gut health which, in turn, is a key to wellness. Melody Fourie is an AADP board-certified holistic health practitioner and transformational nutritionist. She holds a BSc in Holistic Nutrition and Botanical Medicine, a Master of Natural Medicine, and a Doctorate in Alternative Medicine. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram &middot...

Nadia Booysen, an oncology counsellor, explains how learning new hobbies can recreate your wheel of life. Nadia Booysen is a cancer survivor and an oncology counsellor with a BSW Hons Social Work UP, BA Hons Psychology Unisa, PGDip PallMed UCT. She consults at the DMO practices: Sandton Oncology and the West Rand Oncology Centres. Serving in oncology is not a profession to her, but rather a way of...

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two of our previous Super Survivors, Michele Ferreira and Lizel Wheller, catch us up on what’s transpired since sharing their stories. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for breast cancer. The DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health Foundation. For more informatio...

Antoinette van Staden shares why she gives up her time to capture the cover images of Buddies For Life pro bono: her mother, Hanna Boshoff, passed away from metastatic breast cancer. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for breast cancer. The DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health Foundation. For more inform...

Since May 2021, Dr Marek Ostrowski, a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon in Nairobi, Kenya, has been using the Sentimag® guidance system to accurately localise lymph nodes and tumours in surgery. Dr Mariusz Marek Ostrowski (MD, PhD, FEBS) (Breast), is a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon practising in Nairobi, Kenya. He has worked as a consultant surgeon in Poland and the UK for over 10 year...

Dietitian Berna Harmse explains the reason why fruit and vegetables are cancer-fighting foods. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for breast cancer. THE DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health Foundation. For more information contact THE DIAMOND CHANNEL on 010 010 0395 or email us at admin@thediamondchannel...

Prof Carol-Ann Benn unlocks the genetic code of who gets breast cancer to resolve the 'why me' question. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for breast cancer. THE DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health Foundation. For more information contact THE DIAMOND CHANNEL on 010 010 0395 or email us at admin@thediam...

Carol Ann Feher details how a recurrence caught her off guard after being in remission for 18 years. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for breast cancer. THE DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health Foundation. For more information contact THE DIAMOND CHANNEL on 010 010 0395 or email us at admin@thediamondc...

Kgaugelo Moyo shares her story of trusting her gut and going for a third opinion when her intuition told her that the lump in her breast was something to be worried about. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for breast cancer. THE DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health Foundation. For more information conta...

Sandra Bollen-Hughes, counselling psychologist and breast cancer survivor, unpacks what makes a person brave. This episode is brought to you by THE DIAMOND CHANNEL with the purpose of raising awareness and education for Breast Cancer. THE DIAMOND CHANNEL is running a campaign with The Breast Health Foundation. For more information contact THE DIAMOND CHANNEL on 010 010 0395 or email us at admin@th...

The Breast Health Foundation shares the most frequently asked questions in their metastatic breast cancer support group, Meta Buddies. The Breast Health Foundation is a Not for Profit established in April 2002. They educate the public on breast cancer and breast health, increase awareness, and empower women. NATIONAL SUPPORT NUMBER 0860 283 343 support@mybreast.org.za | www.mybreast.org.za Faceboo...

Dr Shivona Moodley helps us understand the necessary role of radiotherapy in the breast cancer treatment journey and why it's the invisible beam of hope. Dr Shivona Moodley has a special interest in head & neck and breast cancer but treats all disease sites. Dr Moodley works at the Sandton Oncology and West Rand Oncology Centres and is part of of team of eight oncologists that consult at the DMO l...

Fiona Hardie expands on how pilates and breathwork can help welcome in the change of life and achieve overall wellness. 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 or position of Astellas. Facebook · Twitter · I...

Gabriella Kourie educates us on when and why a bone density scan is needed if you are diagnosed with breast cancer. 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 or position of Astellas. Facebook · Twitter · Insta...

We hear how La Rouge, a form of pole dance and aerial classes, is not only a newer option of physical activity but mostly a place for women to express themselves without judgement. 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...

Nutrition is a modifiable risk factor for cancer which can be lowered by medical nutrition therapy from a dietitian. Annica Rust elaborates further. 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 or position of Astellas. Faceboo...

Anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer knows what a stressful rollercoaster it can be. The support of a health coach may make all the difference. 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 or position of Astellas....

Prof Carol-Ann Benn explains why pathologists are like psychiatrists when they use the DSM assessment to analyse what the cancer is and what it is capable of. 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 or position of Astella...

Zandile Mbatha tells us how she is living fearlessly after breast cancer and how Buddies For Life inspired her to share her story. 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 or position of Astellas. Facebook · Twitter...