Buddies For Life

Sensory vs motor neuropathy

Megan McLoskey helps us understand the difference between sensory and motor neuropathy. 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. Visit…

3 Feb 5 min

Exercise as medicine

Wendy Vermaak identifies why exercise is a powerful tool in cancer prevention and care and is ultimately medicine. 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…

3 Feb 5 min

Tension & Trauma Release Exercises

Louise Abrahams explains how Tension & Trauma Release Exercises support nervous system regulation 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…

3 Feb 7 min

What a patient taught me about recovery beyond results

Dr Memory Bvochora-Nsingo shares insight on what she learnt from her patient regarding recovery and independence within relationships. 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…

3 Feb 6 min

The genetics of breast cancer

Jamey Thom highlights how genetics play an integral role in understanding breast cancer risk, offering opportunities for early intervention and personalised care. 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…

3 Feb 6 min

Coping with the holidays during cancer treatment

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…

30 Nov 2025 4 min

When desire feels out of reach

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…

30 Nov 2025 5 min

The role of antioxidants in skin health during summer

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…

30 Nov 2025 5 min

How movement helps reduce tumour growth

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…

30 Nov 2025 5 min

Melany Le Roux - reset and embrace life anew

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…

30 Nov 2025 6 min

Your nipple and areola choices

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…

30 Nov 2025 6 min

The ugly five

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…

30 Nov 2025 14 min

Praise accelerated grace

Despite being misdiagnosed five times and now living with metastatic breast cancer, Sharney Blackway is making the most out of what she sees as her life purpose. This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you…

30 Nov 2025 9 min

Why we keep believing in better days

Nadia Booysen ponders the line “Hope springs eternal in the human breast” from Alexander Pope’s poem, An Essay on Man. 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…

30 Nov 2025 6 min

Virtual consultations: the new way forward

Dr Michelle King lists the advantages of virtual consultations with your healthcare providers. 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…

30 Nov 2025 5 min

Family conversations

Julianne Yates shares ways to make your cancer journey a family affair. 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…

30 Nov 2025 5 min

The mental health of your partner when you are diagnosed

Nadia Booysen sheds light on the mental health of your partner when you are newly diagnosed. 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 2025 7 min

Beyond the diagnosis

Dr Liat Malek discusses aspects that go beyond the diagnosis: screenings, biopsies, and scanxiety. Dr Liat Malek is a leading specialist breast radiologist and director of the Breast Wellness Centre. With over a decade of experience, she brings both expertise and warmth to every stage of breast imaging and intervention.

1 Oct 2025 4 min

Managing menopause symptoms in breast cancer

Dr Trudy Smith offers guidance on managing menopause in breast 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 everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit…

1 Oct 2025 5 min

Introducing drug-anti-body conjugates

Dr Lizanne Langenhoven details how knowing the subtype of breast cancer determines treatment, and introduces the new drug-antibody conjugates for HER2-positive breast cancer. Dr Lizanne Langenhoven is a clinical and radiation oncologist at Panorama Mediclinic and forms part of a multi-disciplinary unit of excellence in the treatment of breast cancer…

1 Oct 2025 6 min