Buddies For Life

Lechar Knezovich, Mrs South Africa 2nd Princess 2023, tells us why assisting the Breast Health Foundation is the perfect fit for her and The Facilities Company. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Gabriella Kourie elaborates on how to overcome cancer-related fatigue.

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

Dietitian Meagan Atcheson shares a list of nutrition questions that you can ask your care team and gives her advice respectively.

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

Professor Carol-Ann Benn examines the timelines of oncology care and how changes in treatment have resulted in our modern-day approach.

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

Shaunize Lundall has been in remission for almost 15 years and at the age of 62 she is learning how to swim. She shares why she decided to do this and how it has impacted her life. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Mia Hugo answers this complex question; ultimately there is a minute chance, however, it's far outweighed by the risk of cancer you are currently facing.

Dr Mia Hugo works in private practice as a radiation oncologist. She participates in weekly multi-disciplinary oncology team meetings for breast, urology, gastrointestinal, gynaecological, and head and neck cancer. She provides radiation to patients at Wits Donald Gordon, Netcare Milpark, Pinehaven, and Olivedale Hospitals, as well as at Busamed and 200 Rivonia Medical Centre. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Rakesh Newaj educates us on hair loss during cancer treatment and offers ways to prevent it, as well as hair growth options after treatment.

Dr Rakesh Newaj is a specialist dermatologist with a special interest in skin surgeries. Since qualifying in 2010, he practices in Waterkloof, Benoni, Kempton Park, as well as Mauritius. His special interest lies in skin cancers, hidradenitis suppurativa, and stem cell and fat grafting. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Lebré Neetling details the excellent results she got by using cold caps during chemotherapy to prevent hair loss. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Melody Fourie educates us on how the right foods can improve gut health which, in turn, is a key to wellness.

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

Nadia Booysen, an oncology counsellor, explains how learning new hobbies can recreate your wheel of life.

Nadia Booysen is a cancer survivor and an oncology counsellor with a 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