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  • Welcome to Buddies for Life

    Welcome to Buddies for Life
    Dec 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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  • Coping with the holidays during cancer treatment

    Coping with the holidays during cancer treatment
    Nov 30 2025
    Gabriella Kourie offers tips for you to still find festive joy during cancer treatment.

    This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Nestle Health Science.

    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
  • When desire feels out of reach

    When desire feels out of reach
    Nov 30 2025
    Lisa Welsh shares simple steps to reconnect with your partner and rebuild intimacy when life circumstances create emotional or physical barriers.

    This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Nestle Health Science.

    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
  • The role of antioxidants in skin health during summer

    The role of antioxidants in skin health during summer
    Nov 30 2025
    Lailaa Cajee educates us on how eating foods with antioxidants enhance skin health.

    This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Nestle Health Science.

    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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    6 min
  • How movement helps reduce tumour growth

    How movement helps reduce tumour growth
    Nov 30 2025
    Imagine having the power to reduce tumour growth by up to 30% with just one session of exercise? Wendy Vermaak expands on the latest research.

    This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Nestle Health Science.

    Wendy Vermaak is a biokineticist and has a specialised exercise oncology certification from Maple Tree Cancer Alliance (USA). She has a keen interest in exercise oncology, chronic conditions, falls prevention, and balance rehabilitation. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 min
  • Melany Le Roux - rest and embrace life anew

    Melany Le Roux - rest and embrace life anew
    Nov 30 2025
    Melany Le Roux shares how she used a breast cancer diagnosis to reset and embrace life anew.

    This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Nestle Health Science. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    6 min
  • Your nipple and areola choices

    Your nipple and areola choices
    Nov 30 2025
    Dr Johan van Heerden explains the nipple and areola choices you have during and after breast cancer treatment.

    This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Nestle Health Science.

    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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    6 min
  • The ugly five

    The ugly five
    Nov 30 2025
    Prof Carol-Ann Benn explores the so-called Ugly Five cures that are not offered in an oncology suite but promoted on social media.

    This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Nestle Health Science.

    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