Oncology Buddies
Episodes
Making the most of life
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winnie Ndlovu has been in remission for five years. She shares her cervical cancer journey. Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. S...
The basics of cervical cancer
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Cattleya Gaspar highlights the basics of cervical cancer with importance on HPV vaccines and regular Pap smears. Dr Cattleya Gaspar is a radiation...
Cervical cancer - frequently asked questions
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With cervical cancer being one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women in SA, even though it’s the easiest female cancer to prevent with the H...
Where are they now?
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two of our Cancer Warriors, Paula Robertson and Xolani Hlongwane, share what has happened since they shared their story. Laurelle Williams is the edi...
Paediatric palliative care
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paediatric oncologist, Diane Mackinnon, advocates paediatric palliative care, stating that good palliative care helps children live happily and make m...
Liver transplantation in hepatoblastoma
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sarah Berkenfeld, a paediatric gastroenterologist, details when and how a liver transplantation is chosen for treatment of hepatoblastoma. Dr Sara...
Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Lizette Louw educates on peptide receptor radionuclide therapy, a nuclear medicine therapy, and explains why it’s an effective treatment choice f...
What people with darker skin need to know about skin cancer
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Skin cancer is a condition that affects people of all skin colours, including those with darker skin tones. Dr Rakesh Newaj, a dermatologist, elaborat...
Stomach cancer
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daleen Geldenhuys educates us on stomach cancer and explains why nutritional support is imperative. Dr Daleen Geldenhuys is a specialist physician...
Arlene Sanford - I've always had chutzpah
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arlene Sanford says she has always had chutzpah and now she is using that chutzpah to fight metastatic stomach cancer. Facebook · Twitter &midd...
FOURsight
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jiten Mistry describes four eye problems to look out for during oncology treatments. Dr Jiten Mistry is an ophthalmologist based at the NHC Health...
Finding your inner calm
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find your inner calm in the face of a cancer diagnosis and treatment? Avril de Beer suggests a few ideas. Avril de Beer is a social worker...
Choosing a haematopoietic stem cell match
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a haematopoietic stem cell match? There's more to it than swiping right. Dr Lucille Sarah Singh explains why. This episode is brought to ...
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Gem E. George-Tharakan educates us on chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and why targeted therapy is the optimal treatment. Facebook · Twit...
Uterine cancer: incubating the wrong cells
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mia Hugo educates us on the risk of developing uterine cancer and the treatment options that are available. This episode is brought to you by Aste...
Caryl Pienaar - no tears, no anger, no pity
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caryl Pienaar shares her journey of cervical cancer for which she is still undergoing active treatment. This episode is brought to you by Astellas O...
Lung cancer - frequently asked questions
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) shares the most common questions that are asked regarding lung cancer. Visit cansa.org.za · Face...
Genetic testing: blood or saliva?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tasmyn Scriven explains the pros and cons of both saliva and blood sample testing for genetic analysis. This episode is brought to you by Astellas O...
The importance of dental visits before head & neck oncology treatment
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With September being Oral Health Month, Dr Michael Michael explains why it's vital to have dental visits before head and neck oncology treatment. Th...
Sputnik Ratau - sharing our experiences is important
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sputnik Ratau explains why he is open to sharing his experiences in hopes of other men learning what to look out for. This episode is brought to you...
Light at the end of the tunnel - an education drive for prostate cancer
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An expert's insight into erectile dysfunction and urinary stress incontinence brought to you by NuAngle. Click here to watch the full video interviews...
Preparing your child for treatment or surgery
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Hardie explains the benefits of breathwork when preparing your child for treatment or surgery. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncol...
Hepatoblastoma
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Gita Naidu educates us on hepatoblastoma, a rare childhood cancer of the liver. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Oncology with the pu...
Kegomoditswe Nstiane - thriving toddler
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kegomoditswe Nstiane shares the journey of her daughter, Karabo, who was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma at four months old and how she is now an energe...
Celebrating life amidst the shadows of despair
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Nkosi poetically details how she and her family are dealing with her mother's recurrence of leiomyosarcoma. This episode is brought to you by As...
Vague cancer signs that people often ignore
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daleen Geldenhuys elaborates on the most common vague signs and the reasons why people ignore them. This episode is brought to you by Astellas Onc...
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours - frequently asked questions
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GIST Support International share the most frequently asked questions regarding gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs). GIST Support International i...
How age plays a role in your treatment
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social worker, Avril de Beer, explains the various life stages you could be in when diagnosed and how this plays a role in your treatment plan. Avril...
Why fevers should be taken seriously in cancer patients
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sarita Retief explains why fevers are emergencies in cancer patients and explains the four probable causes. Dr Sarita Retief is currently working ...
Norberto and Ana Costa - a true give and take
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how a married couple, Norberto and Ana Costa, faced three cancer diagnoses without medical aid, with their love and sense of humour carrying t...
Colorectal cancer
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daleen Geldenhuys gives us an explanatory rundown on colorectal cancer and the treatment thereof. Dr Daleen Geldenhuys is a specialist physician a...
Diet and active colon cancer treatment
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meagan Atcheson expands on diet and active colon cancer treatment. Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who focuses specifically on oncology. Sh...
Dirk Human - open and upfront
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once Dirk Human was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he learnt quickly how imperative it was to share what he was feeling with his family for them to b...
Men in crisis
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Chris van den Berg expands on the mental health of South African men. Dr Chris van den Berg is a Stellenbosch-based psychiatrist in private practic...
Get the best possible treatment
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As an oncology patient, you have loads of questions, especially when dealing with your medical aid to ensure the best possible treatment is covered. C...
Taking control and easing the burden
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Louw-Mari Nell speaks openly about losing her youngest sister, Liezl, to lung cancer and how this has driven her to help grieving families with estate...
Graft versus host disease
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sharlene Parasnath explains what graft-versus-host disease is in regard to allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Dr Sharlene Parasna...
The experience of fertility preservation
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlene Purdy shares the outcome of her master's thesis: exploring the subjective experiences of fertility preservation among cancer survivors in Sou...
Delirium in cancer care
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Kerry-Ann Louw expands on why a cancer patient may experience delirium, the causes, treatment and prevention thereof. Dr Kerry-Ann Louw is a consu...
Second-generation antiandrogens
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We learn about new treatment options for advanced prostate cancer: second-generation antiandrogens Prof Shingai Mutambirwa is the Head of Urology at ...
The long tunnel
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prostate cancer survivor, Allen Rizzi, has written a book to help newly diagnosed men prepare for treatment. This episode is brought to you by Accord...
The role of radiotherapy in skin cancer
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
René Botha explains when radiotherapy is appropriate to be used as a treatment for skin cancer and the types of skin cancer it can be used for. René...
Bothersome bladders
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mia Hugo gives us a brief overview of how bothersome bladders may become bladder cancer. Dr Mia Hugo works in private practice as a radiation onco...
Primary brain tumours
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daleen Geldenhuys educates us on how primary brain tumours are diagnosed and treated. Dr Daleen Geldenhuys is a specialist physician and medical o...
Salivary gland cancer
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ENT surgeon, Dr Mark Torres-Holmes, expands on salivary gland cancer and why a skilled surgeon is imperative to avoid nerve damage. Dr Mark Torres-Ho...
My miracle surgery
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn Moodley tells us about her miracle surgery after being diagnosed with salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma and how living was far more impo...
Know your hereditary risk for developing ovarian cancer
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Genetic counsellor, Monica Araujo, helps us understand the hereditary risk and factors for developing ovarian cancer. Monica Araujo is a genetic coun...
Telling your child's teacher that you have cancer
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Avril de Beer explains the support advantages for your children when you inform their teachers about your cancer diagnosis. Avril de Beer is a social...
In her words
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Magda Rall was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer last year. She shares some profound writings of her experience and how she currently sees life. ...
Ovarian cancer - frequently asked questions
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In observation of World Ovarian Cancer Day (8th May), the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition answers the most frequently asked questions regarding ovarian...
Body stress release
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Complementary therapy with Kathy Heapy. Kathy Heapy explains what Body Stress Release is and the benefits of this non-invasive complementary therapy....
Unusual places you get melanoma
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Six years cancer-free
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One-on-One with Laurelle Williams. Single mother Nicole Coppin shares her story of having periampullary adenocarcinoma (bile and pancreatic duct canc...
Radiotherapy and implanted materials - what is safe?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be informed with René Botha. René Botha explains the impact that implanted materials have on radiotherapy treatment. This episode is brought to y...
Lenalidomide added to the Essential Medicines List
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the spotlight with Salomé Meyer. The spotlight shines on The Cancer Alliance and multiple myeloma patients as they celebrate the win of lenalidom...
What is CAR T-cell therapy?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 healthca...
Sleep disorders in cancer
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kidney cancer
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ac...
I belong here and now
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Anal cancer treatment
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Colorectal cancer | Frequently Asked Questions
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) shares the most frequently asked questions about colorectal cancer symptoms and screening. This episod...