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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
Occasionally English South Africa Health & Fitness
132 Episodes
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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.
1 Aug 1 min

Louis Wilson - life will carry on

A year after Louis Wilson had brachytherapy to treat prostate cancer, he underwent cryoablation to treat a newly diagnosed primary kidney cancer. 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 5 min

Diagnosis and radiation - what every man should know

Dr Shivona Moodley, a radiation oncologist, explains the diagnostic process as well as the role of radiation in prostate cancer. 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. Dr Shivona Moodley…
31 Jul 5 min

Originator brands vs generics

Comfort Maluleke, senior case manager at Campaigning for Cancer, offers guidance in understanding originator brands vs generics when navigating prostate cancer treatment. 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. Comfort…
31 Jul 6 min

Rev. Kosie Loots - unapologetically open

Reverend Kosie Loots shares how his faith, family, and friends pulled him through the toughest time of prostate cancer. 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

Colin Smith - the battle of the two Cs

Despite a relapse in 2021, eight years after his initial diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Colin Smith says recovering from COVID has been worse than his recurring blood cancer. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the…
31 Jul 5 min

Living with diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Dr Garrick Laudin unpacks diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and how such a diagnosis may impact your life. 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. Dr Garrick Laudin is a…
31 Jul 4 min

How is acute lymphoblastic leukaemia diagnosed?

Dr Karen Gunther, a clinical haematologist, explains how acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is diagnosed. 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. Dr Karen Gunther ((MBChB Cum Laude (UCT), MMED Cum Laude…
31 Jul 5 min

Pieter Le Roux - life connections

Pieter Le Roux shares how his leukaemia diagnosis steered his counselling career into making valuable life connections, and how he sees this as what life is all about. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest…
31 Jul 7 min

Differentiated thyroid cancer in South Africa

Dr Hunadi Molabe shares an overview of differentiated thyroid cancer in South Africa. 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. Hunadi Molabe ((FCS(SA), MMed (UCT)) is a surgery consultant in…
31 Jul 6 min

The role of adjuvant chemotherapy

Dr Karisha Quarrie, Life Healthcare’s Head of Clinical Directorate, explains the significance of adjuvant chemotherapy, a post-surgery therapy, in safeguarding against cancer recurrence and enhancing survival rates. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of…
31 Jul 4 min

Forever 2,442 days old

This is my journey with my son, Jed Brady Suckling; forever 2,442 days old. Anaplastic astrocytoma, brain cancer. My son fought for 1,071 days of his life. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of…
31 Jul 10 min

Stop, ground, and refocus

Knowing how to calm yourself through your senses is an easy way to stop your anxious thoughts. Sandra Bollen-Hughes expands on how to: stop, ground, and refocus. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of…
31 Jul 5 min

Transitioning from cancer treatment

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…
31 May 4 min
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