Buddies For Life

Sana Ledwaba shares how she overcame depression, caused by a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, by reaching out and seeking help.

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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 expands on what an accredited unit means for breast cancer patients and highlights why safe rules saves lives.

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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 details why fat grafting is a flexible and growing choice for breast reconstruction, providing a personalised and natural way to restore breast shape and volume.

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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

Fiona Hardie explains how to use your breath to help regulate your emotions.

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Fiona Hardie has settled into a new, gentle rhythm in the Overberg region of the Western Cape and is focusing her energies on Pilates, Bowen therapy, reflexology, and breathwork to bring relief from pain and stress to her clients. Hosting workshops and doing corporate breathwork sessions are new additions to her services, which she finds great joy in doing. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Wendy Vermaak emphasises the emotional power that physical activity has in cancer care.

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Wendy Vermaak is a biokineticist and has a specialised exercise oncology certification from Maple Tree Cancer Alliance (Canada). She has a keen interest in exercise oncology, chronic conditions, falls prevention, and balance rehabilitation. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Lailaa Cajee, the onco nutritionist, details the link between diet and breast cancer risk.

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Lailaa Cajee is a pharmacist with a diploma in nutrition and extensive expertise in oncology. Her career encompasses chemotherapy preparation, patient counselling, and the training of future oncology pharmacists. She has a particular professional focus on the critical role of nutrition in cancer management and recovery, striving to integrate evidence-based nutritional strategies into comprehensive oncology care. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Fiona Hardie expands on how Bowen therapy, a non-invasive complementary therapy, can be used for cancer support and healing.

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Fiona Hardie has settled into a new, gentle rhythm in the Overberg region of the Western Cape and is focusing her energies on Pilates, Bowen therapy, reflexology, and breathwork to bring relief from pain and stress to her clients. Hosting workshops and doing corporate breathwork sessions are new additions to her services which she finds great joy in doing. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Gabriella Kourie gives us a concise rundown of survivorship in breast cancer.

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Gabriella Kourie is a qualified occupational therapist, specialising in the field of oncology and breast cancer rehabilitation. She is also a certified lymphoedema therapist. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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Gabi Kourie advises on the tell-tale signs of when to see a lymphoedema therapist.

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Gabriella Kourie is a qualified occupational therapist, specialising in the

field of oncology and breast cancer rehabilitation. She is also a certified lymphoedema therapist. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn