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Phindile Mtshali shares how she found courage to navigate a breast cancer diagnosis while away from her family and after losing her job during treatment.

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

Most people would be devastated to hear they have lung cancer, but once Christa Mather learnt that a targeted therapy offered new hope for people with the type of cancer she has, she simply put one foot in front of the other.

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

Dr Prinitha Pillay shares how her menopause experience made her realise empathy without action is incomplete.

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 Prinitha Pillay is a specialist oncologist practicing at Sunninghill, Alberton, Donald Gordon, and Milpark hospitals in Johannesburg. Before specialising, she worked with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders); that experience continues to shape how she approaches cancer care today: with an emphasis on dignity, clarity, and partnership with each patient through their treatment journey. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Nelia Drenth explores how family efforts to protect their loved one can affect how they cope and create silence around dying.

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 Nelia Drenth is a palliative care social worker in private practice in Pretoria, Gauteng. She presents workshops on psychosocial palliative care and bereavement counselling and has a passion for social work in healthcare.r Nelia Drenth is a palliative care social worker in private practice in Pretoria, Gauteng. She presents workshops on psychosocial palliative care and bereavement counselling and has a passion for social work in healthcare. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dominique Cathie shares how narrative therapy and witnessing in group settings can support mental health through the breast cancer journey.

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.

Dominique Cathie is a breast cancer survivor, registered counsellor in private practice, and a European School of Lifestyle Oncology Coach. She is the founder of Sisonke Sisters (NPC), a breast and gynaecological cancer support community for women. Her work is deeply rooted in supporting people through trauma, grief, serious illness, and palliative care, with a passion for ensuring that no one has to face cancer alone. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Margie Venter highlights why World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is so important - because your days matter.

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 Margie Venter is an oncologist and palliative care doctor based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. She is the clinical director of PALPRAC, the Association of Palliative Care Practitioners of South Africa, an organisation that provides national leadership and advocacy for the equitable provision of palliative care to all South Africans. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Red is often associated with superpowers, and Janíke Jonker believes that moving forward when you feel powerless is a superpower too.

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.

Janíke Jonker is an intern educational psychologist who has a passion for working with children with neurodiversity and special educational needs. She values working with families and the challenges they encounter as a unit, recognising that all individuals form part of a broader system and the welfare of the system is as important as focusing on the individual. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Linda Rogers shines a light on moral distress among healthcare workers in South Africa.

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 Linda Rogers, a gynaecological oncologist, has worked as a senior specialist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) since 2009. She is assistant editor of the South African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (SAJGO) and is a member of the South African HPV Board. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Due to her history of breast cancer, hormone replacement therapy wasn’t an option for Diana Bellingan. She discussed non-hormonal approaches to managing her menopausal symptoms with her healthcare professionals and chose to try Sérélys® MENO.

This article is sponsored by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education and awareness, Diana received no payment for sharing her story and the comments and opinions expressed are entirely Diana’s personal experience. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Memory Bvochora-Nsingo reveals the reality of moral distress in African healthcare, where a lack of resources can leave healthcare professionals facing difficult choices.

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 Memory Bvochora-Nsingo is a clinical oncologist with 20 years of experience in radiation oncology and chemotherapy, specialising in the treatment of cancers of the cervix, breast, prostate, head and neck, and many others. She has worked for 16 years in Botswana, achieving significant success in both curative and palliative care, including end-of-life care. Currently, she works at Gaborone Private Hospital and is involved in government work as well. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn