Buddies For Life

Dr Lucienne Van Schalkwyk educates us on the signs and symptoms of Paget’s disease of the nipple and the treatment thereof. Dr Lucienne van Schalkwyk is a general surgeon with a special interest in breast surgery. Her practice manages the entire spectrum of benign and malignant breast disease, and her specific interests include breast-conserving surgery and oncoplastic surgical techniques. This ep...

Penny Naidoo was diagnosed with Paget’s disease of the nipple, a form of breast cancer. She tells us more about this journey and how she believes red devil saved her life. 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 professional and not influenced by Accord Healthca...

What motivates a breast cancer survivor to write a memoir? We chat to Gail Gilbride Bohle and Dr Frances le Roux to find out where their inspiration came from and how writing helped them in their breast cancer journey. 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 pro...

Survivorship with Gabriella Kourie. Gabriella Kourie shares several ways to adjust your social life and relationships during active 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 professional and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way. Accord...

Complementary therapy with Fiona Hardie. Fiona Hardie expands on why good posture makes for an efficiently functioning body and how this helps during illness. 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 professional and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way...

On the Chemo Couch with Nadia Booysen. 37-year-old Nadio Booysen speaks candidly about the unbearable weight of comparing cancer journeys and how she came to walk her own. Read more on Buddies for Life

Keep fit with Mia Steyn. We learn more about Nia, an internationally acclaimed cardiovascular mind-body movement, that has recently been awarded the CANSA Smart Choice Seal in the physical activity category. 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 professional a...

Eat well with Berna Harmse. Berna Harmse, a dietitian, explains why fibre is essential to include in your diet. 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 professional and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way. Accord Healthcare is one of the fastest-growi...

Under the knife with Prof Carol-Ann Benn. Prof Carol-Ann Benn likens the latest oncology drugs to treat breast cancer to snipers and spies and explains why they have a good kill-ability. 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 professional and not influenced by...

Broad shoulders with Lara Noik. Lara Noik elaborates on why understanding the power of thought is so important to avoid mind traps. 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 professional and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way. Accord Healthcare is one...

Super Survivors by Laurelle Williams. Nkhutliseng Nyirongo speaks about the positive outcomes of having breast cancer treatment and how the journey opened her eyes to genuine love and care. 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 survivor and not influenced by Accord Healt...

In the spotlight with Avril de Beer. Social worker Avril de Beer shares counsel on how to manage a cancer diagnosis and treatment if you live on your own or are single. 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 professional and not influenced by Accord Healthcare...

Real talk with Pat McClure. As a person living alone, Kat McClure knew she couldn’t face breast cancer surgery and recovery on her own so she rounded up her best team who she knew would support her. 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 survivor and not influenced by Acc...

One-on-one. Lydia Staats never knew how important the feeling of belonging was until the 'pink angels' from the Breast Health Foundation (BHF) became a part of her life. 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 professional and not influenced by Accord Healthcare...