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Project Flamingo volunteer, Megan Jacobs, shares how having breast cancer surgery through the healthcare initiative changed her life and brought her journey full circle as she now gives back to others.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Amesha Manilall advocates for oncology nurses to adapt their communication to different generations when interacting with patients.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

Amesha Manilal has over two decades of experience in oncology nursing and currently serves as practice manager at Durban Cancer Centre. She previously held roles as nursing manager and research study co-ordinator at The Oncology Centre. A graduate of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, she has specialised training in Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing. She is passionate about patient advocacy, compassionate care, and improving the patient experience. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Cathryn Walton unpacks why shoulder and chest pain happens after breast cancer treatment and when to seek help.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

Dr Cathryn Walton first practiced as a GP for 10 years; she then qualified as a clinical oncologist in 2015 and was in a group practice. In 2023, she opened her own practice, Bay Oncology, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape with the primary focus on breast cancer, melanoma and other skin cancers, sarcoma, CNS malignancies, paediatric radiation, and radiation of benign conditions. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Mia Hugo educates us on the age at which men should start prostate cancer screening.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

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

Dr Peter Schoub explains how mammograms are done if you have breast implants or have undergone surgery for breast cancer.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

Dr Peter Schoub is a radiologist at Parklane Women’s Imaging Centre. He obtained the European Diploma of Breast Imaging in 2018 and is an honorary lecturer in the Department of Radiology at the University of the Witwatersrand. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys updates us on the latest breakthroughs in prostate and pancreatic cancer treatment presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys is a specialist physician and medical oncologist who works at West Rand Oncology Centre at Flora Clinic and the ICON Unit at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital. She treats patients with all types of cancer and enjoys clinical research, and is a member of SASMO, SASTECS, ESMO and ENETS. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Johan van Heerden explains why scar tissue forms after breast surgery and when treatment may be needed.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

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

The Wits Donald Gordon Radiation Oncology Unit installs sub-Saharan Africa’s first full Brainlab ExacTrac Dynamic® device.

The Wits Donald Gordon Radiation Oncology Unit provides specialised radiation therapy at the Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre in Parktown, Johannesburg. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Prof Carol-Ann Benn ends off her Dr Seuss’ A to Z of breast cancer terms.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

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 Ronwyn van Eeden helps us understand why people who never smoked get lung cancer.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

Dr Ronwyn van Eeden is a specialist physician and medical oncologist in Rosebank, Johannesburg. She has a special interest in lung cancer, breast cancer, immuno-oncology, and precision medicine. For lung cancer, she currently serves as associate editor on the editorial board for the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. Furthermore, she is part of the Africa steering committee for lung cancer for the International Association of Studies for Lung Cancer and previous co-chair for the first Pan Africa Congress for Lung Cancer. She also steers multi-disciplinary care meetings for patients with lung cancer and will present on awareness and advocacy for patients with lung cancer in Africa at the World Conference for Lung Cancer. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn