Oncology Buddies

Dr Shivona Moodley, a radiation oncologist, explains the diagnostic process as well as the role of radiation in prostate 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 Shivona Moodley has a special interest in breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, gynaecological cancer, he...

Comfort Maluleke, senior case manager at Campaigning for Cancer, offers guidance in understanding originator brands vs generics when navigating prostate 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. Comfort Maluleke is a senior case manager at Campaigning for Cancer...

Reverend Kosie Loots shares how his faith, family, and friends pulled him through the toughest time of prostate 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. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Despite a relapse in 2021, eight years after his initial diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Colin Smith says recovering from COVID has been worse than his recurring blood 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. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram &middo...

Dr Garrick Laudin unpacks diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and how such a diagnosis may impact 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. Dr Garrick Laudin is a specialist physician and clinical haematologist affiliated with The University of the Witwatersrand,...

Dr Karen Gunther, a clinical haematologist, explains how acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is diagnosed. 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 Karen Gunther ((MBChB Cum Laude (UCT), MMED Cum Laude (Haematology)(Wits)) is a clinical haematologist. She is currently one of the Dir...

Pieter Le Roux shares how his leukaemia diagnosis steered his counselling career into making valuable life connections, and how he sees this as what life is all about. 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...

Dr Hunadi Molabe shares an overview of differentiated thyroid cancer in South Africa. 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. Hunadi Molabe ((FCS(SA), MMed (UCT)) is a surgery consultant in breast, endocrine, and soft tissue tumours at Groote Schuur Hospital. She is also a Globa...

Dr Karisha Quarrie, Life Healthcare’s Head of Clinical Directorate, explains the significance of adjuvant chemotherapy, a post-surgery therapy, in safeguarding against cancer recurrence and enhancing survival rates. 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 Karisha Quarrie is a...

This is my journey with my son, Jed Brady Suckling; forever 2,442 days old. Anaplastic astrocytoma, brain cancer. My son fought for 1,071 days of his 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. Bonni Suckling is the founder of Rainbows and Smiles Foundation. In 2022, she compl...

Knowing how to calm yourself through your senses is an easy way to stop your anxious thoughts. Sandra Bollen-Hughes expands on how to: stop, ground, and refocus. 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. Sandra Bollen-Hughes is a counselling psychologist. In 2015 she was diagnosed...

Gabriella Kourie offers simple ways to make the transition from cancer treatment to your new normal that much gentler. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Gabriella Kourie is a qualified occupational therapist. She further...

Graeme Le Roux tells us how cryoablation saved him from having major surgery, to remove a cancerous tumour, that would have left him with a urostomy bag. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys explains the diagnosis process of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) and how targeted therapy has made it a treatable cancer. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Dr Daleen Geldenhuys is a special...

Des Watkins tells us about how a drug trial and surgery gave him his second life, how losing his first wife to metastatic breast cancer impacted him, and the joy of finding love again. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. L...

The management of sexual dysfunction caused by androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer is a critical aspect of survivorship, Dr Jireh Serfontein expands on this. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Dr Jireh...

Robert Teunissen explores strategies to help men be open about their prostate cancer and offers families simple approaches to support their loved ones through this challenging journey. Robert Teunissen is a retired clinical psychologist and a prostate cancer survivor. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

René Botha gives sound advice to help you understand what your medical aid or insurance will cover, and how to avoid unwanted financial burden. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. René Botha is a radiotherapist with a spec...

Dr Sylvia Rodrigues explores the power of Gamma Knife stereotactic radio surgery (SRS) and why it’s becoming an increasingly preferred choice for patients with various brain conditions. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific....

We all know that blood donations saves lives, but how does the Specialised Therapeutic Services (STS) Department at The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) help cancer patients? We learn more. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Bos...

In honour of International Cancer Survivors Day, Dylan-Jay Vankeirsbilck shares his experience of his first-ever operation, a full neck dissection, that eventually led to an oesophageal cancer diagnosis. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of B...

Sandra Bollen-Hughes unpacks the term 'innovation' and depicts how it can be used in your cancer journey. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Sandra Bollen-Hughes is a counselling psychologist. In 2015 she was diagnosed wi...

Radiotherapy is one of the pillars of cancer treatment. We take an in-depth look at what this treatment modality can achieve. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

The Cancer Alliance updates us on their latest endeavour, Moonshot, in closing the care gap in South Africa, and they are calling on cancer patients to help them. The Cancer Alliance is a collective group of cancer control non-profit organisations and cancer advocates brought together under a common mandate, to provide a platform of collaboration for cancer civil society to speak with one voice an...

Dr Sumayya Ebrahim states all the current findings and facts regarding melanoma and pregnancy. Dr Sumayya Ebrahim is a gynaecologist in private practice in Johannesburg. She is also a blogger. Check out her blog Vaginations by Dr E. This episode is brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Statements of fact and opinions expressed are those of the con...