Buddies For Life

Sarah Harrison shares how music therapy can support breast cancer patients through surgery by easing anxiety, reducing stress, and promoting emotional healing.

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Sarah Jean Harrison is a qualified music therapist (MMus Music Therapy) currently working at the Breast Care Centre of Excellence. She has a deep passion for both music and people. Through the power of music, she is committed to creating meaningful therapeutic spaces that foster connection, expression, and healing. Follow @Sarahjeanmusictherapy for more. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

In honour of International Cancer Survivor Day (7 June), Dr Memory Bvochora-Nsingo shares Unopa’s story.

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Pieter le Roux emphasises how to navigate the oncology maze by debunking myths and putting the person before the problem.

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Pieter le Roux, a clinical therapist with more than a decade of experience in the oncology field, is the founder of Pivot Point Cancer Support. He is dedicated to providing specialised psychosocial care, helping both patients and their families navigate the emotional and practical challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Casey Forman, a counselling psychologist, sheds light on the many associations of the blue hue.

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Casey Forman is a registered counselling psychologist with a special interest in oncology support, rare diseases, and palliative care. Her work focuses on empowering individuals and families through compassionate, evidence-based psychological care across the illness journey. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Mia Hugo expands on how a multi-disciplinary team benefits the patient and family.

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Dr Mia Hugo is a radiation oncologist in private practice. She participates in weekly multi-disciplinary oncology team meetings for breast, urology, gastrointestinal, gynaecological, and head and neck cancers. 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

With the help of Winnie the Pooh, Dr Margie Venter answers the question of when palliative care is needed.

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Dr Margie Venter is an oncologist and palliative care doctor based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. She is a the Clinical Director of PALPRAC, the Association of Palliative Care Practitioners of South Africa, an organisation that provides national leadership and advocacy for the equitable provision of palliative care to all South Africans. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

The cheerful colours of Ernesta Nagel’s dress is an accurate depiction of her outlook. Even after losing her husband and facing a breast cancer diagnosis, she sees the brighter side of life.

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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

Prof Carol-Ann Benn discusses how the Shy Five can assist in improved oncology outcomes.

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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 Johan van Heerden walks us step by step through the breast cancer surgery and reconstruction process.

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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

Vasti-May Gradwell shares how her breast cancer diagnosis ultimately led her to become an oncology nurse.

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