Oncology Buddies

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Welcome to 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.

8 Feb 1 min

Body stress release

Complementary therapy with Kathy Heapy. Kathy Heapy explains what Body Stress Release is and the benefits of this non-invasive complementary therapy. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professional…

7 Feb 4 min

Unusual places you get melanoma

Let's talk about skin cancer with Dr Mia Hugo. Dr Mia Hugo enlightens us on the unusual places you can get melanoma. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare…

7 Feb 5 min

Six years cancer-free

One-on-One with Laurelle Williams. Single mother Nicole Coppin shares her story of having periampullary adenocarcinoma (bile and pancreatic duct cancer). This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the survivor and not…

7 Feb 4 min

Radiotherapy and implanted materials - what is safe?

Be informed with René Botha. René Botha explains the impact that implanted materials have on radiotherapy treatment. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professional and not influenced by…

7 Feb 8 min

Lenalidomide added to the Essential Medicines List

In the spotlight with Salomé Meyer. The spotlight shines on The Cancer Alliance and multiple myeloma patients as they celebrate the win of lenalidomide finally included on the Essential Medicines List for the public sector. Salomé Meyer is the project manager for the Access to Medicine campaign and Advocates for…

7 Feb 5 min

What is CAR T-cell therapy?

New kid on the block. In this episode, Dr Lucille Sarah Singh details how CAR T-cell therapy works and how it will fit into the South African healthcare system. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions…

7 Feb 5 min

Sleep disorders in cancer

Side effects with Dr Michelle King. Dr Michelle King advocates informing your doctor about your sleep issues to help have a better treatment plan in place that adds quality to your life, mental well-being, and physical health. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of…

7 Feb 4 min

Kidney cancer

Know your cancer. In this episode, Dr Daleen Geldenhuys educates us on kidney cancer and the treatment thereof. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professional and not influenced…

7 Feb 6 min

I belong here and now

My story with Riaan Baatjies. When Riaan Baatjies got his warrior-themed tattoo in 2016, little did he know that for the rest of his life, he would be a warrior facing Stage 4 kidney cancer. He shares how he grappled with mortality but most of all is striving to be…

7 Feb 8 min

Anal cancer treatment

Know your cancer with Dr Sarita Retief. Dr Sarita Retief helps us better understand the treatment of all stages of anal cancer by sharing a patient story. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are…

7 Feb 4 min

Colorectal cancer | Frequently Asked Questions

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) shares the most frequently asked questions about colorectal cancer symptoms and screening. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the organisation and not influenced…

7 Feb 6 min