Buddies For Life

Dr Johan van Heerden explains the nipple and areola choices you have during and after breast cancer treatment.

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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

Prof Carol-Ann Benn explores the so-called Ugly Five cures that are not offered in an oncology suite but promoted on social media.

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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

Despite being misdiagnosed five times and now living with metastatic breast cancer, Sharney Blackway is making the most out of what she sees as her life purpose.

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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

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Nadia Booysen ponders the line “Hope springs eternal in the human breast” from Alexander Pope’s poem, An Essay on Man.

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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

Dr Michelle King lists the advantages of virtual consultations with your healthcare providers.

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Dr Michelle King is a psychiatrist with a special interest in chronic pain and palliative care. She is dedicated to improving quality of life for patients through compassionate, evidence-based approaches. She currently serves as President of the Pain Society of South Africa (PAINSA). Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Julianne Yates shares ways to make your cancer journey a family affair.

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Julianne Yates is a psychologist with a special interest in palliative counselling. She has the privilege of working with people who have life-altering and terminal illnesses. She is incredibly passionate about working with patients as well as their families to help them manage the emotional and social struggles that their illness might bring. Together with a multi-disciplinary team, they ensure that their patients are supported in every way throughout their journey. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Nadia Booysen sheds light on the mental health of your partner when you are newly diagnosed.

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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

Dr Liat Malek discusses aspects that go beyond the diagnosis: screenings, biopsies, and scanxiety.

Dr Liat Malek is a leading specialist breast radiologist and director of the Breast Wellness Centre. With over a decade of experience, she brings both expertise and warmth to every stage of breast imaging and intervention. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Trudy Smith offers guidance on managing menopause in breast cancer survivors.

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Dr Trudy Smith is a gynaecology oncologist at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre and a senior lecturer at the University of Witwatersrand. She has a keen interest in teaching postgraduates and undergraduates. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Lizanne Langenhoven details how knowing the subtype of breast cancer determines treatment, and introduces the new drug-antibody conjugates for HER2-positive breast cancer.

Dr Lizanne Langenhoven is a clinical and radiation oncologist at Panorama Mediclinic and forms part of a multi-disciplinary unit of excellence in the treatment of breast cancer at the Panorama Centre for Surgical Oncology. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn