Buddies For Life

René Botha gives us an efficient checklist to avoid financial toxicity when undergoing oncology treatment.

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René Botha is a radiotherapist with a special interest in treatment planning. She works in private practice and is based at the Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Liezl Heyman, an immunologist, educates us on flu and pneumococcal vaccinations.

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Liezl Heyman is the case manager, accounts clerk, and research data manager at the Medical Oncology Centre of Rosebank. She has a master’s degree in social work and recently completed her BSc Hons in immunology, making her an immunologist. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Lisa Welsh shares a husband’s guide to support intimacy and connection after their wife’s breast cancer treatment.

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Lisa Welsh is an accredited sex educator who focuses on helping people to experience more pleasure in their daily lives. She serves as the Communications Lead for My Sexual Health and the World Association for Sexual Health. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Johan van Heerden explains the advantages of the two-stage expander-to-implant reconstruction.

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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 uncovers the truth and dares in the field of oncology.

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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

David Knipe shares how his breast cancer diagnosis in turn helped him to better manage his diabetes.

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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

Sindi-marie de Beer shares tips on how to fuel the fight when it comes to men, cancer, and nutrition.

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Sindi-marie de Beer is a registered dietitian with a passion for imparting positive transformations through the realm of nutrition. She is committed to fostering well-being among those grappling with chronic or life-changing conditions, such as cancer, and the elderly. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

We hear how shared experiences of cancer diagnoses has only deepened Grant Skews’ bond with his daughter, Jenna.

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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

Novartis shares their mission of re-looking cancer and restoring strength and dignity to patients. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Nadia Booysen tackles a tough subject: living with control versus lack of control.

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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)).

She consults at the DMO practices: Sandton Oncology, West Rand Oncology, and JHB Surgical Hospital Centres. Serving in oncology is not a profession to her, but rather a way of life. Nadia has a keen interest in mental health and believes that it’s an underestimated and stigmatised topic. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn