Buddies For Life

Gabriella Kourie explains when and why a vocational assessment would be needed after cancer treatment.

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Gabriella Kourie is a qualified occupational therapist. She further trained and qualified as a PORi oncology and breast cancer rehabilitation therapist, and is currently qualifying in Lymphoedema Assessment and Treatment. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Sindi-Marie de Beer, a dietitian, expands on whether nutmeg interferes with hormone-positive breast cancer treatments.

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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

Melody Fourie unpacks the reaction stress causes in the body and offers five easy ways to combat stress.

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Melody Fourie is an AADP board certified holistic health practitioner and transformational nutritionist. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Holistic Health Science, a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition and Botanical Medicine, a Master of Natural Medicine, and a Doctorate in Alternative Medicine. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Mel Fourie explains the advantage of treating your emotions as house guests by welcoming them and allowing them to leave.

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Melody Fourie is an AADP board certified holistic health practitioner and transformational nutritionist. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Holistic Health Science, a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition and Botanical Medicine, a Master of Natural Medicine, and a Doctorate in Alternative Medicine. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Yvonne Kistan shares why she believes she had the best radiation treatment at Busamed Hillcrest Oncology Centre during her breast cancer journey. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Seven years after treatment, Pastor Johnny Challen was re-diagnosed with the same primary breast cancer in the opposite breast. He tells us more.

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Prof Carol-Ann Benn explains why CDK inhibitors are topping the breast cancer playlist for luminal breast cancers.

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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

Zweli Nkosi shares how he dealt with family responses to him having breast cancer and how his wife, Patricia, is his pillar of strength.

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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. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Lucienne Van Schalkwyk educates us on the elusive pre-invasive form of breast cancer: ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

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Dr Lucienne van Schalkwyk is a general surgeon with a special interest in breast surgery. Her practice manages the entire spectrum of benign and malignant breast disease, and her specific interests include breast-conserving surgery and oncoplastic surgical techniques. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Stuart Cox tells us why he kept his breast cancer diagnosis quiet at first and why he feels like a fraud due to only having minimal side effects from chemotherapy.

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