Buddies For Life

Yoga therapy: proven support for cancer recovery

Ann Stewart highlights the research of how yoga therapy aids in cancer recovery. 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…

1 Apr 4 min

The salty truth

Lailaa Cajee explains why cancer patients should cut back on salt. 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…

1 Apr 5 min

Lymphatic mapping

Erika van der Mescht, a physiotherapist, explains what lymphatic mapping is and how it assists in early intervention of lymphatic disease. 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…

1 Apr 5 min

Latissimus dorsi skin and muscle flap explained

Dr Johan van Heerden details the breast reconstruction technique: latissimus dorsi skin and muscle flap. 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…

1 Apr 3 min

Demystifying Advocacy

Mark Heywood answers five questions to help us understand what advocacy is, and the current state of cancer advocacy in SA. 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…

1 Apr 5 min

Where is the study? Show me the data

Prof Carol-Ann Benn outlines essential factors to assess medical information online. 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…

1 Apr 14 min

Puleng Makhetha - I'm my own advocate

Puleng Makhetha tells her story of having breast cancer at age 32 and how she advocated for herself throughout the journey. 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…

1 Apr 7 min

Salomé Meyer - the powerhouse activist

The name Salomé Meyer is synonymous with Cancer Alliance. We catch up with this powerhouse activist and learn how it all started for her. 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…

1 Apr 7 min

New specialised breast clinic at CMJAH

Novartis advances breast cancer patient outcomes through the donation of a specialised breast clinic at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.

1 Apr 4 min

Phases of survivorship

Nadia Booysen unpacks the phases of survivorship when diagnosed with 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…

1 Apr 5 min

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Welcome to Buddies for Life

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…

1 Apr 1 min

Alternative options of rehabilitation and healing

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…

10 Feb 7 min

I want a sex life, but my partner is my caregiver

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…

10 Feb 5 min

Surgical management of lymphoedema

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…

10 Feb 5 min

Partial breast reconstruction

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…

10 Feb 5 min

Nature's remedies

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…

10 Feb 7 min

Dr Dolittle or Dr Do-a-lot?

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…

10 Feb 12 min

Do you need to drink eight glasses of water per day?

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…

10 Feb 5 min

Jolene van Wyk - alignment amidst diagnosis

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…

10 Feb 6 min

How to gain back weight after cancer treatment

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…

10 Feb 5 min