Oncology Buddies

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The boost that I needed - Devi Chetram

2024-10-0104:35

Breast cancer survivor, Devi Chetram, tells us how Lifegain Advanced Nutritional Supplement aided her recovery as well as gave her the boost that she needed to tackle everyday life, including the passing of her husband. 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.za for more information. Learn more about Lifegain® ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement · Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Summers and your Bucket List

2024-10-0104:38

Mel Fourie encourages you to dust off your bucket list and make the most of the summers you have left. 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.za for more information. Melody Fourie is an AADP board certified holistic health practitioner and transformational nutritionist. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Holistic Health Science; a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition and Botanical Medicine; a Master of Natural Medicine; and a Doctorate in Alternative Medicine. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Hepatocellular carcinoma in South Africa

2024-09-3007:58

Dr Leanne Prodehl unpacks the current standings of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in South Africa. Dr Leanne Prodehl is an upper gastrointestinal and hepatopancreaticobiliar surgeon at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital with a special interest in oesophageal cancer and multi-disciplinary teams. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Liza Truter - defying the odds

2024-09-3005:26

After two liver cancer surgeries, Liza was told she had roughly a few months to live. Ten years later, she tells the story of how she changed her lifestyle and miraculously survived. 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.za for more information. 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@wordforwordmedia.co.za Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Rory Nesbitt - the tale of many cancers

2024-09-3005:01

We hear how Rory Nesbitt was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer that spread to his liver and lung, as well as prostate cancer. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

What is nasopharyngeal cancer?

2024-09-3005:18

Dr Mark Torres-Holmes educates us on nasopharyngeal cancer, a rare head and neck cancer. Dr Mark Torres-Holmes is a head and neck surgeon and ENT. He is concerned about the global rise in cancers of the throat or oropharynx. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Success of hyperthermia in cervical cancer

2024-09-3005:45

Dr Carrie Minnaar explains why hyperthermia is heating up the field of oncology as it gains more attention with recent cervical cancer studies. 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.za for more information. Dr Carrie Minnaar first studied hyperthermia in Germany in 2009 and completed her PhD on Hyperthermia in Oncology at Wits in 2019. Currently, Dr Minnaar practices oncologic hyperthermia at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

How does a Whipple procedure cause diabetes?

2024-09-3004:28

Meagan Achteson, a dietitian, explains how diabetes develops after a Whipple procedure, and offers guidelines to healthy eating thereafter. 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.za for more information. 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

How is pancreatic cancer diagnosed?

2024-09-3005:59

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys explains the diagnostic process of exocrine pancreatic cancer. 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.za for more information. Dr Daleen Geldenhuys is a specialist physician and medical oncologist who works at West Rand Oncology Centre at Flora Clinic and the ICON Unit at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital. She treats patients with all types of cancer and enjoys clinical research, and is a member of SASMO, SASTECS, ESMO, and ENETS. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Helen Fivelman - the beauty of life

2024-09-3006:59

Helen Fivelman shares how she is handling metastatic pancreatic cancer and how the diagnosis has made her more aware of the beauty of life. 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.za for more information. 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@wordforwordmedia.co.za Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

The diagnostic journey of lung cancer

2024-09-3006:28

Dr Thobile Goba-Mjwara describes the diagnostic journey of lung cancer and how new treatments and biomarker tests are leading the way to hope. Dr Thobile Goba-Mjwara is a clinical oncologist at Oncocare Specialist Oncologists in Durban and Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal. She completed her specialist training in Radiation Oncology (FC Rad Onc) and Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology (MMED) in 2021 at Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University. She has a special interest in breast-, gynaecological-, and prostate cancer. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Life Oncology

2024-09-3004:00

Life Oncology is moving oncology care forward so that you can look forward to life's moments. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Welcome to Oncology Buddies

2024-09-3000:24

Your platform for cancer care. Oncology Buddies informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by cancer. Oncology Buddies is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of people affected by cancer. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn