Buddies For Life

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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 Aug 1 min

Art therapy - turning pain into creativity

Sam Davis, an art psychotherapist, explains how art therapy can be cathartic by turning pain into creativity. 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. Sam Davis is an HPCSA registered…

31 Jul 5 min

Embracing your sensuality through the five senses

Lisa Welsh, an accredited sex educator, bridges the gap and advises how to reclaim your sensuality, guiding you on a journey back to yourself through the five senses. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest…

31 Jul 4 min

Using all your senses to eat

Changes in your senses caused by cancer treatment can significantly impact what and how much you eat. Dietitian, Sindi-marie de Beer, offers guidance on how to combat these changes. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the…

31 Jul 8 min

Frequently asked questions: BRCA gene mutations

Most have heard of BRCA gene mutations, but do you know enough about them? Here’s frequently asked questions. 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.

31 Jul 4 min

Lost in the pregnant breast cancer jungle

If you find yourself in the pregnant breast cancer jungle, Prof Carol-Ann Benn advises you choose the right boat (a specialist unit) to get you and baby both safe to cover. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life…

31 Jul 16 min

Phentisilia Dollie - a plan and a purpose

For five months, Phentisilia Dollie was unaware she was pregnant and underwent treatment for inflammatory breast cancer. She shares her miracle and why she chooses to trust. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of…

31 Jul 8 min

Denise Reddy - the makings of a breast cancer warrior

Denise Reddy shares how love and support from her family, friends, and a new Facebook friend built her up to be a breast cancer warrior. 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,…

31 Jul 6 min

Prioritising self-care activities during a busy week

Meagan Atcheson shares easy tips to make self-care activities a regular part of every busy week. 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. Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who…

31 Jul 5 min

Health checks for women

This Women’s Month, Prof Elna McIntosh shares a guide to what health checks women need, and when. 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 Elna McIntosh is a clinical…

31 Jul 3 min

When everyone else matters more

Nadia Booysen expands on the intentional, unintentional, and pure humanity of when everyone else matters more. 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. Nadia Booysen is a cancer survivor and…

31 Jul 7 min

The Breast AI system brings hope and equity

The Breast AI system, a pioneering technology that revolutionises the early detection of breast cancer, is set to empower rural communities. We learn more about a case study of a breast health programme in South Africa. This podcast is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions…

31 May 4 min

The when and why of a vocational assessment

Gabriella Kourie explains when and why a vocational assessment would be needed after cancer treatment. This podcast 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…

31 May 4 min

The nutmeg verdict

Sindi-Marie de Beer, a dietitian, expands on whether nutmeg interferes with hormone-positive breast cancer treatments. This podcast 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. Sindi-Marie…

31 May 6 min

Top ways to deal with stress

Melody Fourie unpacks the reaction stress causes in the body and offers five easy ways to combat stress. This podcast 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…

31 May 4 min

Emotions: welcome them and let them leave

Mel Fourie explains the advantage of treating your emotions as house guests by welcoming them and allowing them to leave. This podcast 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…

31 May 5 min

Yvonne Kistan - I had the best radiation treatment

Yvonne Kistan shares why she believes she had the best radiation treatment at Busamed Hillcrest Oncology Centre during her breast cancer journey.

31 May 3 min

Pastor Johnny Challen - what must be, must be

Seven years after treatment, Pastor Johnny Challen was re-diagnosed with the same primary breast cancer in the opposite breast. He tells us more. This podcast 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…

31 May 4 min

CDKs - the chart-topping hit on the breast cancer playlist

Prof Carol-Ann Benn explains why CDK inhibitors are topping the breast cancer playlist for luminal breast cancers. This podcast 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…

31 May 11 min

Zweli Nkosi - the gentle giant

Zweli Nkosi shares how he dealt with family responses to him having breast cancer and how his wife, Patricia, is his pillar of strength. This podcast is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily…

31 May 5 min