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The lifestyle platform for breast cancer survivors.
Buddies For Life informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by breast cancer or other cancers. Buddies For Life is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of people affected by breast cancer and other cancers.
Mail us at sandra@buddiesforlife.co.za or visit buddiesforlife.co.za
Buddies For Life informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by breast cancer or other cancers. Buddies For Life is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of people affected by breast cancer and other cancers.
Mail us at sandra@buddiesforlife.co.za or visit buddiesforlife.co.za
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Jennifer Dunn looks at five alternative options of rehabilitation and healing for cancer survivors.
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 market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
Jennifer Dunn is an occupational and lymphoedema therapist who also has certification in cancer rehabilitation. Her practice, based in Cape Town, focuses on adult physical rehabilitation, especially in the field of oncology. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
Accredited sex educator, Lisa Welsh, offers guidance when the lines of caretaker and lover are blurred.
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 market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
Lisa Welsh is an accredited sex educator who focuses on helping people to experience more pleasure in their daily lives. She serves as the Communications Lead for My Sexual Health and the World Association for Sexual Health. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
Megan McLoskey explains the surgical management options for lymphoedema.
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 market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
Megan McLoskey is an occupational therapist with a specialist interest in lymphoedema management and cancer rehabilitation. She is currently working in private practice in Bedfordview and at Life Fourways Hospital. She is qualified in Lymphoedema Assessment and Treatment. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
Dr Johan van Heerden elaborates on partial breast reconstruction, an option for those who had breast-conserving surgery.
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 market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
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
Meagan Atcheson unpacks how nature’s remedies can support cancer prevention and recovery.
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 market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who focuses specifically in oncology. She is a plant-centric foodie who promotes a nourishing approach to health and wellness using evidence-based research and guidelines only. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
Prof Carol-Ann Benn differentiates between Dr Dolittle and Dr Do-a-lot with regards to communicating information.
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 market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
Prof Carol-Ann Benn heads up an internationally accredited, multi-disciplinary breast cancer centre at Netcare Milpark Hospital. She has a professorship at University of Pretoria and lectures locally and internationally. In 2002, she established the Breast Health Foundation. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
You have heard of needing to drink eight glasses of water every day. Bronwen Watson, a nutrition coach, clarifies this and offers insight on how to achieve optimal daily hydration.
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 market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
Bronwen Watson is newly qualified in human nutrition, who recently launched her B-Well B-Better Nutrition business. Having had a brain tumour surgically removed, Bronwen believes that healthy eating plays a role in reducing risk of either developing or worsening diseases like cancer. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
Jolene van Wyk tells us how a breast cancer diagnosis has directed her recent career change as a neurocoach into the oncology community.
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 market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
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
Meagan Atcheson, a dietitian, shares foods to eat to regain weight after 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 cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who focuses specifically in oncology. She is a plant-centric foodie who promotes a nourishing approach to health and wellness using evidence-based research and guidelines only. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
Jana Bartels, from Medical Bills Sorted, advises on three options when your medical scheme declines funding for 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 cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
Jana Bartels is a registered nurse (ICU and Trauma). With 25 years of experience in the medical industry, she has extensive knowledge of clinical practice, medical insurance, and the pharmaceutical sector. She specialises in creating access pathways for patients. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
Dr Cathryn Walton answers frequently asked questions regarding oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer.
Dr Cathryn Walton is a clinical oncologist. In 2023, she opened her own practice, Bay Oncology, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape with a primary focus
on breast cancer, skin cancers, sarcoma, CNS malignancies, paediatric radiation, and radiation of benign conditions. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
Nadia Booysen unpacks why forgiveness and healing are needed when faced with a cancer diagnosis.
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 market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.
Nadia Booysen is a cancer survivor and an oncology counsellor (BSW Hons (Social Work) (UP), BA Hons (Psychology) (Unisa), PGDip (PallMed) (UCT)).
She consults at the DMO practices: Sandton Oncology and the West Rand Oncology Centres. Serving in oncology is not a profession to her, but rather
a way of life. Nadia has a keen interest in mental health and believes that it’s an underestimated and stigmatised topic. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
The lifestyle platform for breast cancer survivors.
Buddies For Life informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by breast cancer or other cancers. Buddies For Life is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of people affected by breast cancer and other cancers.
Mail us at sandra@buddiesforlife.co.za Visit mybreast.org.za to find out the side effects of each therapy. · Find past issues here · Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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