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  • Yoga therapy: proven support for cancer recovery

    Yoga therapy: proven support for cancer recovery
    Apr 1 2025
    Ann Stewart highlights the research of how yoga therapy aids in cancer recovery.

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    Ann Stewart is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) based in Johannesburg, Gauteng and the founder of The Institute of Integrated Wellbeing (instituteofwellbeing.co.za). Her training allows to combine evidence-based movement, breath work, and relaxation techniques to support cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 min
  • The salty truth

    The salty truth
    Apr 1 2025
    Lailaa Cajee explains why cancer patients should cut back on salt.

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    Lailaa Cajee is a pharmacist with a diploma in nutrition and extensive expertise in oncology. Her career encompasses chemotherapy preparation, patient counselling, and the training of future oncology pharmacists. She has a particular professional focus on the critical role of nutrition in cancer management and recovery, striving to integrate evidence-based nutritional strategies into comprehensive oncology care. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 min
  • Lymphatic mapping

    Lymphatic mapping
    Apr 1 2025
    Erika van der Mescht, a physiotherapist, explains what lymphatic mapping
    is and how it assists in early intervention of lymphatic disease.

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    Erika van der Mescht has dedicated her physiotherapy career to helping patients with lymphoedema and secondary to cancer physiotherapy needs. She is based in Centurion, Gauteng. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 min
  • Latissimus dorsi skin and muscle flap explained

    Latissimus dorsi skin and muscle flap explained
    Apr 1 2025
    Dr Johan van Heerden details the breast reconstruction technique: latissimus dorsi skin and muscle flap.

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    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
  • Demystifying Advocacy

    Demystifying Advocacy
    Apr 1 2025
    Mark Heywood answers five questions to help us understand what advocacy is, and the current state of cancer advocacy in SA.

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    Mark Heywood is a human rights and social justice activist. He co-founded SECTION27, Treatment Action Campaign, ARASA, Corruption Watch, and Save South Africa. Mark stepped down from SECTION27 in 2019 and was the founding co-editor of Maverick Citizen from 2019 to 2024. Recently he founded The Justice and Activism Hub. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 min
  • Where is the study? Show me the data

    Where is the study? Show me the data
    Apr 1 2025
    Prof Carol-Ann Benn outlines essential factors to assess medical information online.

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    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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    14 min
  • Puleng Makhetha - I'm my own advocate

    Puleng Makhetha - I'm my own advocate
    Apr 1 2025
    Puleng Makhetha tells her story of having breast cancer at age 32 and how she advocated for herself throughout the journey.

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    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
  • Salomé Meyer - the powerhouse activist

    Salomé Meyer - the powerhouse activist
    Apr 1 2025
    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 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@buddiesforlife.co.za Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    8 min