Oncology Buddies

Megan McLoskey unpacks how prolonged periods of bed rest causes muscle mass loss and offers guidance. 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....

Raymond Pleaner shares the dispute he had with his medical scheme to get immunotherapy treatment approved. Thankfully, the end result was in his favour. 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 t...

René Botha underlines the reasons why medical aids may decline treatments and offers other insurance options to help cover this shortfall. 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 suppor...

While judgement is still underway, Khanyisa Mapipa helps us understand the case of Cancer Alliance v MEC for Health, Gauteng, and 10 others. 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 supp...

Dr Andrew Robson reviews how dogs are joining in the fight against cancer and are offering the scent of hope. 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 offerin...

Dr Memory Bvochora-Nsingo, a clinical oncologist, gives a rundown of how Botswana is tackling cervical cancer. 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 offeri...

Dr Sumayya Ebrahim sheds light on the link between endometriosis and female cancers. 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 South African ma...

Dr Kerry Louw advocates healthy sleep hygiene practices to contribute to good physical and mental health. 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...

Meagan Atcheson reiterates the influence that lifestyle choices have on overall health and well-being. 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 th...

Sindi-marie de Beer explores the physical and emotional challenges you may experience during cancer treatment and provides suggested tips. 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 o...

Nuraan Harris shares how she gained her life back by using Lifegain® Advanced Nutritional Supplement after colon cancer surgery. 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 the power of words. Write to editor@buddiesforlife.co.za Facebook &mid...

Sebastian Barnard explains the hereditary cancer-predisposition syndrome Lynch syndrome and how it increases 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 Healthca...

Dr Daniel Surridge, a colorectal surgeon, explains the cases in which surgery is needed and when chemotherapy is needed in colon cancer treatment. 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 corne...

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...