Buddies For Life

Due to her history of breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy wasn’t an option for Diana Bellingan. She discussed non-hormonal approaches to managing her menopausal symptoms with her healthcare professionals and chose to try Sérélys® MENO.

This article is sponsored by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education and awareness, Diana received no payment for sharing her story and the comments and opinions expressed are entirely Diana’s personal experience. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Melissa Gardner explores how the colour purple represents the harmony of differences, where contrast comes together to spark creativity and self-expression.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

Melissa Gardner is a registered educational psychologist practicing in Bedfordview and Glen Marais. Her work centres on providing humanistic, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care to support individuals and families navigating illness, loss, and other complex life transitions. She holds space for processing, expression, and meaning-making, supporting individuals as they navigate emotional complexity and change. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Boaz Musamvu shares how his breast cancer diagnosis became a turning point - transforming personal adversity into purpose through the founding of the Male Breast Cancer Foundation in Zambia.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

If you’re preparing for breast surgery in the public sector, Dr Aliyah Bishop offers guidance to help you feel more ready, more informed, and a little more in control.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey—encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

Dr Aliyah Bishop is a general surgery medical officer based at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and the Project Flamingo Gauteng team co-ordinator. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Steve Kelly takes ownership of his breast cancer experience and advocates for greater awareness and support for men facing breast cancer.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

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

Prof Carol-Ann Benn shares Dr Seuss’ A to Z of breast cancer terms.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

Prof Carol-Ann Benn heads up an internationally accredited, multi-disciplinary breast cancer centre at Netcare Milpark Hospital. She has a professorship at University of Pretoria and lectures locally and internationally. In 2002, she established the Breast Health Foundation. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Liana Roodt helps us make sense of breast cancer surgery options, highlighting that the bigger the surgery doesn’t mean a better outcome.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

Dr Liana Roodt, the founder of Project Flamingo, is a specialist surgeon working at the Groote Schuur Surgical Breast and Endocrine Oncology Unit. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Johan van Heerden gives the lowdown on how long breast implants truly last and what longevity looks like in the real world.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

Dr Johan van Heerden is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Cintocare Hospital, Pretoria and is part of the multi-disciplinary breast cancer team at Life Groenkloof Hospital. He recently passed the Certificate of Competence in Breast Cancer with The European School of Oncology. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Irene Beharie is beyond grateful for having her cryoablation treatment sponsored. She shares the experience.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Nadia Booysen reflects on the complex and ongoing journey that subtly shapes the everyday moments of a cancer survivor’s life.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

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