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Buddies For Life

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 or visit buddiesforlife.co.za
Monthly English South Africa Health & Fitness
123 Episodes
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Devi Chetram - the boost that I needed

Breast cancer survivor, Devi Chetram, tells us how Lifegain Advanced Nutritional Supplement aided her recovery as well as gave her the boost that she needed to tackle everyday life, including the passing of her husband. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest…
1 Oct 4 min

Meet the TOP Dogs

We learn how TOP Dogs are bringing much joy and stress relief to oncology patients. 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…
1 Oct 4 min

Mandy Steenkamp - the right exposure

We pay tribute to Mandy Steenkamp, the skilled photographer, who captures the most stunning images for our covers. 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…
1 Oct 3 min

The struggle of body issues and cancer

Gabriella Kourie unpacks the reality of body issues during and after cancer treatment. 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…
1 Oct 5 min

High protein and high kilojoule smoothies

Dietitian Meagan Atcheson shares power play ingredients to make a high protein and high kilojoule smoothie. 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…
1 Oct 5 min

Intermittent pneumatic compression machines

Isabeau Neethling gives insight to intermittent pneumatic compression machines and their effects on cancer-related lymphoedema. 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…
1 Oct 6 min

What is DIEP flap breast reconstruction?

Dr Johan van Heerden educates us on DIEP flap reconstruction, the gold standard in autologous breast reconstruction. 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…
1 Oct 5 min

When the dressings come off

Dr Lucienne van Schalkwyk explains what to expect when the dressings come off after breast cancer surgery, and the red flags to be aware of. 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…
1 Oct 7 min

Thato Moncho - living for the future

Thato Moncho believes that if she had received radiation in 2021 when she was supposed to, she wouldn’t have metastatic breast cancer now. She shares how she is dealing with her anger and living for the future. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in…
1 Oct 5 min

The murky waters of medical aids and insurance

Prof Carol-Ann Benn elaborates on diving into the murky waters of medical aids and insurance in the hope to find the Kingdom of Atlantis. 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…
1 Oct 19 min

Louise Turner - the healer and teacher

Louise Turner, the director of Breast Health Foundation, shares her story of having two cancer diagnoses which ultimately led her to become a healer and teacher. 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…
1 Oct 6 min

Which psychosocial therapy suits you?

Nadia Booysen looks at the various psychosocial therapies and explains which one is best for certain personalities. 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…
1 Oct 6 min

Survivor guilt - ogres and onions

Sandra Bollen-Hughes uses Shrek’s analogy of being like an onion and having layers to explain survivor guilt in cancer survivors. 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…
1 Oct 5 min

Newly diagnosed with breast cancer: what to do

Dr Cattleya Gaspar explains how to understand your breast cancer type and how it may be managed - bringing you that much-needed peace of mind when newly diagnosed. Dr Cattleya Gaspar is a radiation oncologist and practices at the Groenkloof Radiation Oncology and Mûelmed Radiation Oncology Centres. Her special areas…
1 Oct 7 min
 trailer  

Welcome to Buddies for Life

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…
1 Oct 1 min

Art therapy - turning pain into creativity

Sam Davis, an art psychotherapist, explains how art therapy can be cathartic by turning pain into creativity. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Sam Davis is an HPCSA registered…
31 Jul 5 min

Embracing your sensuality through the five senses

Lisa Welsh, an accredited sex educator, bridges the gap and advises how to reclaim your sensuality, guiding you on a journey back to yourself through the five senses. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest…
31 Jul 4 min

Using all your senses to eat

Changes in your senses caused by cancer treatment can significantly impact what and how much you eat. Dietitian, Sindi-marie de Beer, offers guidance on how to combat these changes. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the…
31 Jul 8 min

Frequently asked questions: BRCA gene mutations

Most have heard of BRCA gene mutations, but do you know enough about them? Here’s frequently asked questions. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support.
31 Jul 4 min
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