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Natalie Cutten tells us how after facing breast cancer treatment she likes herself more and is happy where she is in life. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Gabriella Kourie advocates that it's never too late to start exercising and celebrate your health and physical capabilities. Gabriella 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

The ATKV Sasolburg branch donated drain bags, beanies, and blankets to the Breast Health Foundation. Charmaine Hattingh, an ATKV Sasolburg volunteer, tells us more. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Great Domaines and FPM donated hand-painted tote bags filled with much-needed surgery and chemotherapy care products to the Breast Health Foundation for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in need.

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Do you often feel that cancer treatment has made you clumsier? Gabriella Kourie gives a sound explanation of that clumsy side effect and how to manage it.

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.

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Fiona Hardie educates us on Bach flower remedies and how these natural essences help you grow in wisdom and speak the truth about your diagnosis.

Fiona Hardie, based in the Western Cape, is a Pilates instructor, and reflexologist, and has experience in Bowen therapy and ear acupuncture. She is currently doing a breathwork course through Breathwork Africa.

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Did you know your lower brain chatter can affect the amount of pain you feel? Dr Michelle King expands on this and offers ways to quieten the chatter.

Dr Michelle King is part of an interdisciplinary pain clinic and palliative care team in Limpopo. She has completed a postgraduate diploma in chronic pain management, and a postgraduate diploma in palliative medicine, and is the President-Elect of PainSA.

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Antoinette van Staden highlights the many enticements of joining the Zumba party.

Antoinette van Staden is the owner of Z Dance Fitness S.A. and a licensed Zumba instructor based in Gauteng. She has been an instructor for six years, teaching Zumba fitness, Kids & kids Jr, Toning and Gold every week, and has a passion for health and fitness.

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Meagan Atcheson explains why those tasty smoked meats are harmful to your body and have been linked to increasing your risk of developing cancer.

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.

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Dr Cassandra Mbanje shares the history and development of cryoablation and how modern-day cryoablation fits into breast cancer management.

Dr Cassandra (Tatenda) Mbanje completed her MBBCh degree in 2021. She is a researcher who is passionate about improving access to quality medical care in under-resourced communities. She is also a growing advocate for improving global healthcare systems through inter-sectoral collaboration and technological innovation, with a special focus on increasing the African perspective in medical research.

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