Buddies For Life

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.

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Lisa Welsh is an accredited sex educator who focuses on helping men who feel frustrated and isolated in their relationships to build stronger, more fulfilling connections with their partners. She serves as the communications lead for My Sexual Health and The World Association for Sexual Health. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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.

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Sindi-marie de Beer is a registered dietitian with a passion for imparting positive transformations through the realm of nutrition. She is committed to fostering well-being among those grappling with chronic or life-changing conditions, such as cancer, and the elderly. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Most have heard of BRCA gene mutations, but do you know enough about them? Here’s frequently asked questions.

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If you find yourself in the pregnant breast cancer jungle, Prof Carol-Ann Benn advises you choose the right boat (a specialist unit) to get you and baby both safe to cover.

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Prof Carol-Ann Benn heads up an internationally accredited, multi-disciplinary breast cancer centre at Netcare Milpark Hospital. She lectures at Wits University and, in 2002, established the Breast Health Foundation. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

For five months, Phentisilia Dollie was unaware she was pregnant and underwent treatment for inflammatory breast cancer. She shares her miracle and why she chooses to trust.

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Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Live Performance. She has a love for storytelling and sharing emotions through the power of words. Write to [email protected] Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Denise Reddy shares how love and support from her family, friends, and a new Facebook friend built her up to be a breast cancer warrior.

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Meagan Atcheson shares easy tips to make self-care activities a regular part of every busy week.

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Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who focuses specifically in oncology. She is a plant-centric foodie who promotes a nourishing approach to health and wellness using evidence-based research and guidelines only. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

This Women’s Month, Prof Elna McIntosh shares a guide to what health checks women need, and when.

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Prof Elna McIntosh is a clinical sexologist. She started as a professional nursing sister then completed a Master of Public Health, a Diploma of Education in Sex Education, and a PhD in Human Sexuality. In 1990, she opened DISA clinic: a women’s sexual and reproductive health care centre. Her biggest achievement to date is surviving breast cancer twice. She is hoping to retire this year. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Nadia Booysen expands on the intentional, unintentional, and pure humanity of when everyone else matters more.

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Nadia Booysen is a cancer survivor and an oncology counsellor (BSW Hons (Social Work) (UP), BA Hons (Psychology) (Unisa), PGDip (PallMed) (UCT)). She consults at the DMO practices: Sandton Oncology and the West Rand Oncology Centres. Serving in oncology is not a profession to her, but rather a way of life. Nadia has a keen interest in mental health and believes that it’s an underestimated and stigmatised topic. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

The Breast AI system, a pioneering technology that revolutionises the early detection of breast cancer, is set to empower rural communities. We learn more about a case study of a breast health programme in South Africa.

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