Oncology Buddies

Oncology Buddies

Your platform for cancer care. Oncology Buddies informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by cancer. Oncology Buddies is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of people affected by cancer. Mail us at info@oncologybuddies.com or visit oncologybuddies.com

Episodes

The 2024 Big C Survivor's Guide: Preparing for Treatment - Recovery and Follow-Up Care

June 1, 2024 • 4 mins

This podcast has been sponsored by Life Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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The 2024 Big C Survivors Guide: Preparing for Treatment - Radiotherapy

June 1, 2024 • 10 mins

This podcast has been sponsored by Life Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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The 2024 Big C Survivors Guide: Preparing for Treatment - Stem cell treatment

June 1, 2024 • 6 mins

This podcast has been sponsored by Life Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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The 2024 Big C Survivor's Guide: Preparing for Treatment - Systemic Treatment

June 1, 2024 • 11 mins

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The 2024 Big C Survivor's Guide: Preparing for Treatment - Surgery

June 1, 2024 • 15 mins

This podcast has been sponsored by Life Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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The 2024 Big C Survivor's Guide: Preparing for Treatment - Workup

June 1, 2024 • 6 mins

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Welcome to Oncology Buddies

June 1, 2024 • 24 secs

Your platform for cancer care.

Oncology Buddies informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by cancer. Oncology Buddies is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of people affected by cancer. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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Transitioning from cancer treatment

May 31, 2024 • 4 mins

Gabriella Kourie offers simple ways to make the transition from cancer treatment to your new normal that much gentler.

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. She further trained and qualified as a PORi ...

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Graeme Le Roux - it was a no-brainer

May 31, 2024 • 5 mins

Graeme Le Roux tells us how cryoablation saved him from having major surgery, to remove a cancerous tumour, that would have left him with a urostomy bag. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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How are GISTs diagnosed?

May 31, 2024 • 5 mins

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys explains the diagnosis process of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) and how targeted therapy has made it a treatable cancer.

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Dr Daleen Geldenhuys is a specialist physician and medical oncolog...

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Des Watkins - my second life

May 31, 2024 • 7 mins

Des Watkins tells us about how a drug trial and surgery gave him his second life, how losing his first wife to metastatic breast cancer impacted him, and the joy of finding love again.

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Laurelle Williams is the editor at...

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Reframing sexuality for men on ADT

May 31, 2024 • 9 mins

The management of sexual dysfunction caused by androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer is a critical aspect of survivorship, Dr Jireh Serfontein expands on this.

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Dr Jireh Serfontein is a medical doctor an...

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Encouraging men to open up about prostate cancer: a guide for families

May 31, 2024 • 8 mins

Robert Teunissen explores strategies to help men be open about their prostate cancer and offers families simple approaches to support their loved ones through this challenging journey.

Robert Teunissen is a retired clinical psychologist and a prostate cancer survivor. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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Is cancer a matter of life and debt?

May 31, 2024 • 8 mins

René Botha gives sound advice to help you understand what your medical aid or insurance will cover, and how to avoid unwanted financial burden.

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René Botha is a radiotherapist with a special interest in treatment plannin...

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Unveiling the invisible scalpel - gamma knife surgery

May 31, 2024 • 6 mins

Dr Sylvia Rodrigues explores the power of Gamma Knife stereotactic radio surgery (SRS) and why it’s becoming an increasingly preferred choice for patients with various brain conditions.

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Dr Sylvia Rodrigues is a clinical...

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How does the SANBS STS Department help cancer patients?

May 31, 2024 • 5 mins

We all know that blood donations saves lives, but how does the Specialised Therapeutic Services (STS) Department at The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) help cancer patients? We learn more.

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To know more abou...

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Dylan-Jay Vankeirsbilck - my first ever operation

May 31, 2024 • 5 mins

In honour of International Cancer Survivors Day, Dylan-Jay Vankeirsbilck shares his experience of his first-ever operation, a full neck dissection, that eventually led to an oesophageal cancer diagnosis.

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Innovation as a life process

May 31, 2024 • 4 mins

Sandra Bollen-Hughes unpacks the term 'innovation' and depicts how it can be used in your cancer journey.

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Sandra Bollen-Hughes is a counselling psychologist. In 2015 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and realised the...

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Radiotherapy - the powerful and versatile ally

May 31, 2024 • 5 mins

Radiotherapy is one of the pillars of cancer treatment. We take an in-depth look at what this treatment modality can achieve. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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We need you

April 2, 2024 • 5 mins

The Cancer Alliance updates us on their latest endeavour, Moonshot, in closing the care gap in South Africa, and they are calling on cancer patients to help them.

The Cancer Alliance is a collective group of cancer control non-profit organisations and cancer advocates brought together under a common mandate, to provide a platform of collaboration for cancer civil society to speak with one voice and be a powerful tool to affect cha...

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