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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.

Mail us at info@oncologybuddies.com or visit oncologybuddies.com
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This podcast has been sponsored by Life Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
This podcast has been sponsored by Life Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
This podcast has been sponsored by Life Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
This podcast has been sponsored by Life Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
This podcast has been sponsored by Life Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
This podcast has been sponsored by Life Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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
A year after Louis Wilson had brachytherapy to treat prostate cancer, he underwent cryoablation to treat a newly diagnosed primary kidney 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
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, head and neck cancer, and prostate cancer. Dr Moodley works at the Sandton Oncology and West Rand Oncology Centres, and is part of a team of eight oncologists that consult at the DMO locations. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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 and is responsible for aiding patients in navigating their way to accessing the treatment that they are entitled to. He holds a Diploma in Public Relations and Communication, an Advanced Diploma in Communication Management, and is currently studying towards an LLB. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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 · LinkedIn
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, who currently practices at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. His special interests are the hyper-inflammatory syndromes associated with haematological malignancies, the haemolytic anaemias, and bone marrow failure syndromes. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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 Directors of SAOC, is on the executive of SACHaS, and has been involved in the development haematology treatment protocols of the SAOC and ICON groups. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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 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
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 Global Surgery Scholar (UCT, GSB). Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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 medical doctor and specialist forensic pathologist. She completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and her post-graduate specialty training through The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. She also holds a Master in Medicine degree from Stellenbosch University and a management qualification co-accredited by Yale University and The Foundation for Professional Development. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
Forever 2,442 days old

Forever 2,442 days old

2024-07-3110:54

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 completed her Paediatric Post Grad Diploma, a testament to her dedication to improving paediatric healthcare. She has played a pivotal role in establishing paediatric palliative care support groups, offering solace and guidance to families. She is also a gym instructor and endurance athlete. Visit Rainbows and Smiles website · Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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 with breast cancer and realised the great burden of stress that cancer places on patients and so she developed an interest in cancer counselling. She went on to study cancer counselling to gather insight into the field of psycho-oncology. She runs a practice both for general and cancer counselling. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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 trained and qualified as a PORi oncology and breast cancer rehabilitation therapist and is currently qualifying in Lymphoedema Assessment and Treatment. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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