Oncology Buddies

Lynette Nepaul details how she chose to face four cancer diagnoses with grace and continues to push on to fulfil her calling of being a mother. 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 way. The cornerst...

Lailaa Cajee, an oncology nutritionist, helps us understand how nutrition impacts colorectal 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 in any way. The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to...

Bonni Suckling shares how a memory box of her son, Jed, continues to bring her refuge fourteen years after his passing. 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 way. The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare...

Prof Chris Joseph gives an overview on the ABCs of Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). Prof Chris Joseph is an ear, nose and throat surgeon practicing at Mediclinic Morningside, Gauteng. He is the past president of the South African Head and Neck Oncology Society. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Jana Bartels looks at the current challenges the private health sector is facing in South Africa. 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 way. The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the Sou...

Mel Fourie suggests ancient wellness practices to focus on yourself and give yourself the honour you deserve. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Melody Fourie is an AADP board certified holistic health practitioner and transformational nutritionist. She holds a Bachelor’s D...

Dr Sylvia Rodrigues expands on why there is more hope than ever when looking at the treatment options for kidney cancer. Dr Sylvia Rodrigues is a clinical oncologist who works in Alberton, Gauteng. She participates in weekly oncology multi-disciplinary meetings and is a member of the Alberton breast cancer multi-disciplinary team. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

We learn how Reach For A Dream’s Laughter Hero Programme is sharing the gift of giggles with children undergoing cancer treatment. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Chloe Katompa is the Head of Operations at Reach For A Dream, where she has been an integral member of the t...

Dr Khumbulani Moyo advocates why men should circumcise to lower the risk of their female partners developing cervical cancer. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Khumbulani Moyo is head of the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision programme at Right to Care. Facebook &middo...

Dr Shivona Moodley explains the standard treatment options for cervical cancer and highlights new research findings in treating advanced cervical cancer. Dr Shivona Moodley has a special interest in breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, gynaecological cancer, head and neck cancer, and prostate cancer. Dr Moodley works at the Sandton Oncology, Johannesburg Surgical Oncology and West Rand Oncology...

Although Briony Alexander has been in remission for 29 years from nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC), it’s still an ongoing challenge as she lives with the after-effects of the cancer treatment every day. 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 sharing emotions through t...

Dr Cathryn Walton helps us understand the diagnostic process of osteosarcoma and treatment options thereof. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Cathryn Walton first practiced as a GP for 10 years; she then qualified as clinical oncologist in 2015 and was in a group practi...

Twenty-two years after successful osteosarcoma treatment, Alastair Armstrong underwent an amputation due to ongoing infections caused by an internal prothesis. Despite this, he has won many SA titles competing as a paracyclist. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Laurelle Wi...

After losing her nose due to skin cancer, Nonhlanhla Ramuhala has decided to come out of hiding and face the world. She shares how she got to this place of acceptance. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated f...

The simple answer is both; Dr Rakesh Newaj, a dermatologist, goes into detail explaining the protective factors of each. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Rakesh Newaj is a specialist dermatologist with special interest in skin surgeries. Since qualifying in 2010, he pr...

Dr Sarita Retief explains what chemo belly is, what it could be caused from, and how it would be treated. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Sarita Retief is currently working as a clinical and radiation oncologist at Nelspruit Mediclinic in the private sector. She compl...

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys gives us a rundown on chemo ports 101; explaining how they work, who should get them, and the insertion and removal process. This article has been brought to you in partnership with Bard Medical South Africa in the interest of education, awareness and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely the healthcare professional’s own work and not influenced by Bard Medi...

Mel Fourie shares insight into the magic of healing words and the profound effect they have on your life. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Melody Fourie is an AADP board certified holistic health practitioner and transformational nutritionist. She holds a Bachelor’s Degre...

Breast cancer survivor, Devi Chetram, tells us how Lifegain Advanced Nutritional Supplement aided her recovery as well as gave her the boost that she needed to tackle everyday life, including the passing of her husband. 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 Supplemen...

Mel Fourie encourages you to dust off your bucket list and make the most of the summers you have left. 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 support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co...

Dr Leanne Prodehl unpacks the current standings of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in South Africa. Dr Leanne Prodehl is an upper gastrointestinal and hepatopancreaticobiliar surgeon at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital with a special interest in oesophageal cancer and multi-disciplinary teams. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

After two liver cancer surgeries, Liza was told she had roughly a few months to live. Ten years later, she tells the story of how she changed her lifestyle and miraculously survived. 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 off...

We hear how Rory Nesbitt was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer that spread to his liver and lung, as well as prostate cancer. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Mark Torres-Holmes educates us on nasopharyngeal cancer, a rare head and neck cancer. Dr Mark Torres-Holmes is a head and neck surgeon and ENT. He is concerned about the global rise in cancers of the throat or oropharynx. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Carrie Minnaar explains why hyperthermia is heating up the field of oncology as it gains more attention with recent cervical cancer studies. 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 s...