OFM Family Focus

With the help of the Cancer Association of South Africa we find out more about the risk factors of cancer of the tongue, why it is on the increase and where you can get help.

Colleen Gelman has given thousands of people that million Dollar smile we all want. She is from Bettasmile and shares some insight as to the causes of bad breath and how you too can have a beautiful smile. Take a listen here.

Dr Carlo Grebe is deel van Dentists at Memorial en Healthy Smiles Dental Studio in Kimberley en gesels oor wanneer jy jou tandarts moet gaan besoek, van watse ouderdom af, wat is basiese tandheelkunde, wanneer kry 'n mens draadjies en wat doen jy as jy 'n tand sou verloor? Luister gerus hier.

Vonic Johnson is in Gr 7 but was diagnosed with cancer for the first time when she was only 3 months old. She lost her one eye to cancer and in 2019 almost lost her leg. Today she is looking forward to going to high school and inspiring others with her story. When she grows up she wants to be a pediatric oncologist. Her mom Lavona explains that having a child with cancer is a very long journey. Li...

Hearing your child has cancer is something no parent wants to hear but little Daru won his battle and his mom Maryka wants other families to know that a diagnosis is not a death sentence, there is always hope. Listen to their story here.

Nadine Mukheibir says her little girl Janique was diagnosed as a little baby. Initially they thought she had mumps but after seeing a surgeon they realised that there was more to the lump in her neck. A few months ago doctors told her that there was nothing more they could do for her child. Now the search for treatment abroad has begun. Unfortunately there are no guarantees and treatment is extrem...

Mommy Michelle Crous talks about hearing the words: Your baby has cancer. She explains how they found a lump in his abdomen and didn't really think much of it, how their treatment journey started and why early detection is crucial. Take a listen to her story here.

Dr Jan du Plessis is a pediatric oncologist at UniversitasAcademic Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 3 he talks about the current rate of diagnosis in South Africa and the current state of affairs at his unit. He also explains how treatment works and thanks his incredible colleagues for their support as looking after children with cancer truly is a team effort.

Dr Jan du Plessis is a pediatric oncologist at Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 2 he talks about the journey a family has to go on when their child is diagnosed, the legacy these children leave when they pass away and the incredible bravery they display every day.

Dr Jan du Plessis is a pediatric oncologist at Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein. In part 1 he talks about the early warning signs parents and doctors need to look out for and why early detection, saves lives.

Minette Jacobs is a social worker in private practice and is helping us wrap up Women's month by reminding us why women are so resilient, strong and inspirational. Every woman deserves a little break, even if it is just to enjoy a cup of coffee or not having to do the dishes today. Listen to her motivational chat here.

Prof Paul Wessels talks about women living with Endometriosis and shares some advice regarding the cause and treatment thereof and reassures patients that there is hope. He also talks about the link between Endometriosis and sub-fertility. To find more details click here: https://citymed.co.za/gynaecology/

I speak to Schalk Mulder, Marketing Director at Immunadue about the 7 supplements every woman needs to take between the age of 20 - 40 years. You can find more details at https://immunadue.co.za/

Dr Jaco Strydom is based at City Med Day Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 2 of our Women's Health Week focus, he talks about menopause, the debate regarding getting a hysterectomy or not and osteoporosis.

Dr Jaco Strydom is based at City Med Day Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 1 of our Women's Health Week focus, he talks about your first appointment with your gynecologist, breast cancer as well as hormone replacements/supplements.

Ons eindig vrouemaand af met die kollig op gesondheidskwessies wat spesifiek te doen het met vrou wees. Ek gesels met fiksheid-konsultant en eienaar van Dancesation, Cat van der Merwe oor Vroulike Fiksheid. Hoekom is dit so belangrik vir vrouens om aktief te wees? Is daar oefeninge wat jy eerder sou aanbeveel vir die dames? Mens hoor altyd vrouens moet meer aandag gee aan hulle beendigtheid, is da...

Mandisa Khanyile is a gender activist and shares her very personal story with us. Her good friend Tamsyn was a breastfeeding activist and when Mandisa's baby arrived she was unable to breastfeed. Tamsyn stepped in and breastfed Mandisa's baby boy on her behalf for the first week of his life. Unfortunately Tamsyn recently passed away shortly after giving birth herself. Listen how the greatest gift...

Anel Olsson, is the founder of a campaign called “Normalise Breastfeeding South Africa”, which aims to address the stigmas surrounding breastfeeding. She explains why we need to allow mom's to feel that it is fine to breastfeed their child whenever, wherever.

‘n Goeie begin en reis met borsvoeding - Eloïse Swanepoel is 'n dieetkundige by Potchefstroom Hospitaal en het haar meestersgraad gedoen in, en het 'n spesiale belangstelling en passie vir baba en kindervoeding. Sy studeer tans om 'n borsvoedingskonsultant te word. 1) Wat kan mammas doen om 'n goeie begin en reis met borsvoeding te hê? 2) Wanneer om hulp te kry en wat om te doen as sy hulp nodig h...

Dr Chantell Witten is currently based at the University of the Free State, Faculty of Health Sciences in the division for Health Professions Education. She is a dietitian by profession and training focusing specifically on infant and young child nutrition. She completed her PHD at the North West University. Dr Witten is also the Nutrition Lead at SACSOWACH. She talks about the focus of her PHD whi...

I chat to Registered Nutritionist, Pumla Dlamini from VITAMIN ANGELS (www.vitaminangels.org) She is also the co-Chair at www.sacsowach.org. We continue to celebrate Wolrd Breastfeeding Week as she shares her personal journey about breastfeeding her micro preemie who was born at 26 weeks. Not only does she highlight some of the benefits but also has some tips for moms of preemie babies.

Dr Chantell Witten is currently based at the University of the Free State, Faculty of Health Sciences in the division for Health Professions Education. She is a dietitian by profession and training focusing specifically on infant and young child nutrition. She completed her PHD at the North West University. Dr Witten is also the Nutrition Lead at SACSOWACH. Join me as we launch World Breastfeeding...