Episodes

  • Cold plunging in cancer survivorship

    Cold plunging in cancer survivorship
    Dec 2 2024
    Kate Mederer explains the benefits of cold plunging in cancer survivorship.

    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.

    Kate Mederer has a Master’s in Business Psychology and over two decades of strategic marketing experience. Currently, she channels her expertise into a premium cold plunge company, merging her passion for psychology and wellness to promote resilience and well-being in both body and mind. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    6 mins
  • Your tailor-made breast

    Your tailor-made breast
    Dec 2 2024
    Dr Johan van Heerden explains what oncoplastic surgery is, and how it results in getting your tailor-made breast.

    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 Johan van Heerden is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Cintocare Hospital, Pretoria and is part of the multi-disciplinary breast cancer team at Life Groenkloof Hospital. He recently passed the Certificate of Competence in Breast Cancer with The European School of Oncology. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    6 mins
  • Destination surgery

    Destination surgery
    Dec 2 2024
    Dr Lucienne van Schalkwyk highlights factors to consider if you are having surgery away from home, whether out of necessity, or by choice.

    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 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. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    6 mins
  • How safe are salad bars during cancer treatment?

    How safe are salad bars during cancer treatment?
    Dec 2 2024
    Dietitian Sindi-marie de Beer helps us understand why it’s best to steer clear of salad bars while 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.

    Sindi-marie de Beer is a registered dietitian with a passion for imparting positive transformations through the realm of nutrition. She is committed to fostering well-being among those grappling with chronic or life-changing conditions, such as cancer and the elderly. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    9 mins
  • Lizelle Knott - this is me

    Lizelle Knott - this is me
    Dec 2 2024
    Lizelle Knott, who is living with metastatic breast cancer, tells us why she started This Is Me Apparel.

    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 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 · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    4 mins
  • The Addams family of cancers

    The Addams family of cancers
    Dec 2 2024
    Prof Carol-Ann Benn educates us on the Addams family of cancers that can be found in the breast that are not breast cancers.

    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.

    Prof Carol-Ann Benn heads up an internationally accredited, multi-disciplinary breast cancer centre at Netcare Milpark Hospital. She lectures at Wits University and, in 2002, established the Breast Health Foundation. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    14 mins
  • Julieth Motsomi - there is life after loss and cancer

    Julieth Motsomi - there is life after loss and cancer
    Dec 2 2024
    After losing three family members in a space of six months, Julieth had to face a breast cancer diagnosis. She shares how she got through all of this.

    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 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 · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    6 mins
  • Early breast cancer - optimising treatment for high-risk patients

    Early breast cancer - optimising treatment for high-risk patients
    Dec 2 2024
    The management of early breast cancer has evolved immensely over the past few years, particularly in patients with hormone receptor positive (HR+) and HER2 negative (HER2-) cancers. Dr Ronwyn van Eeden tells us more.

    Dr Ronwyn van Eeden is a medical oncologist in private practice in Rosebank, Gauteng. She has a special interest in breast cancer, lung cancer, and precision oncology. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    7 mins