Buddies For Life

Buddies For Life

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Buddies For Life episodes

  • Alternative options of rehabilitation and healing
    Jennifer Dunn looks at five alternative options of rehabilitation and healing for cancer survivors.

    This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

    The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.

    Jennifer Dunn is an occupational and lymphoedema therapist who also has certification in cancer rehabilitation. Her practice, based in Cape Town, focuses on adult physical rehabilitation, especially in the field of oncology. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
    8 min
  • I want a sex life, but my partner is my caregiver
    Accredited sex educator, Lisa Welsh, offers guidance when the lines of caretaker and lover are blurred.

    This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

    The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.

    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
    6 min
  • Surgical management of lymphoedema
    Megan McLoskey explains the surgical management options for lymphoedema.

    This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

    The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.

    Megan McLoskey is an occupational therapist with a specialist interest in lymphoedema management and cancer rehabilitation. She is currently working in private practice in Bedfordview and at Life Fourways Hospital. She is qualified in Lymphoedema Assessment and Treatment. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
    6 min
  • Partial breast reconstruction
    Dr Johan van Heerden elaborates on partial breast reconstruction, an option for those who had breast-conserving surgery.

    This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

    The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.

    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
    6 min
  • Nature's remedies
    Meagan Atcheson unpacks how nature’s remedies can support cancer prevention and recovery.

    This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

    The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.

    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. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
    8 min
  • Dr Dolittle or Dr Do-a-lot?
    Prof Carol-Ann Benn differentiates between Dr Dolittle and Dr Do-a-lot with regards to communicating information.

    This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

    The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.

    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
    13 min
  • Do you need to drink eight glasses of water per day?
    You have heard of needing to drink eight glasses of water every day. Bronwen Watson, a nutrition coach, clarifies this and offers insight on how to achieve optimal daily hydration.

    This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

    The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.

    Bronwen Watson is newly qualified in human nutrition, who recently launched her B-Well B-Better Nutrition business. Having had a brain tumour surgically removed, Bronwen believes that healthy eating plays a role in reducing risk of either developing or worsening diseases like cancer. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
    6 min
  • Jolene van Wyk - alignment amidst diagnosis
    Jolene van Wyk tells us how a breast cancer diagnosis has directed her recent career change as a neurocoach into the oncology community.

    This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

    The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.

    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
    7 min
  • How to gain back weight after cancer treatment
    Meagan Atcheson, a dietitian, shares foods to eat to regain weight after cancer treatment.

    This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

    The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.

    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. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
    6 min
  • Out-of-pocket health costs
    Jana Bartels, from Medical Bills Sorted, advises on three options when your medical scheme declines funding for treatment.

    This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professionals and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

    The cornerstone of Accord Healthcare’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability, and service to healthcare professionals and their patients. The medicines they deliver makes it better for patients and healthcare communities all over the world.

    Jana Bartels is a registered nurse (ICU and Trauma). With 25 years of experience in the medical industry, she has extensive knowledge of clinical practice, medical insurance, and the pharmaceutical sector. She specialises in creating access pathways for patients. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
    6 min

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The lifestyle platform for breast cancer survivors.