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  • Welcome to Buddies for Life

    Welcome to Buddies for Life
    Jun 2 2025
    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
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  • When to see a lymphodema therapist

    When to see a lymphodema therapist
    Jun 1 2025
    Gabi Kourie advises on the tell-tale signs of when to see a lymphoedema therapist.

    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, specialising in the
    field of oncology and breast cancer rehabilitation. She is also a certified lymphoedema therapist. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 min
  • Your finance savvy checklist

    Your finance savvy checklist
    Jun 1 2025
    René Botha gives us an efficient checklist to avoid financial toxicity when undergoing oncology treatment.

    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.

    René Botha is a radiotherapist with a special interest in treatment planning. She works in private practice and is based at the Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    4 min
  • Do I need flu and pneumococcal vaccinations?

    Do I need flu and pneumococcal vaccinations?
    Jun 1 2025
    Liezl Heyman, an immunologist, educates us on flu and pneumococcal vaccinations.

    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.

    Liezl Heyman is the case manager, accounts clerk, and research data manager at the Medical Oncology Centre of Rosebank. She has a master’s degree in social work and recently completed her BSc Hons in immunology, making her an immunologist. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 min
  • A husband's guide to supporting intimacy and connection

    A husband's guide to supporting intimacy and connection
    Jun 1 2025
    Lisa Welsh shares a husband’s guide to support intimacy and connection after their wife’s breast cancer treatment.

    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.

    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
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    5 min
  • Expander-to-implant reconstruction

    Expander-to-implant reconstruction
    Jun 1 2025
    Dr Johan van Heerden explains the advantages of the two-stage expander-to-implant reconstruction.

    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.

    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
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    4 min
  • The truth or dares in oncology

    The truth or dares in oncology
    Jun 1 2025
    Prof Carol-Ann Benn uncovers the truth and dares in the field of oncology.

    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.

    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
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    12 min
  • David Knipe - fit and resillient

    David Knipe - fit and resillient
    Jun 1 2025
    David Knipe shares how his breast cancer diagnosis in turn helped him to better manage his diabetes.

    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.

    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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    7 min