Oncology Buddies

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Welcome to Oncology Buddies

Your platform for cancer care. Oncology Buddies informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by cancer. Oncology Buddies is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of people affected by cancer.

2 Dec 1 min

The 2025 Big C Survivor's Guide: solid tumours - how is it diagnosed?

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. In this episode, we…

2 Dec 15 min

The 2025 Big C Survivor's Guide: blood cancers - how is it diagnosed?

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. In this episode, we…

2 Dec 12 min

The 2025 Big C Survivor's Guide: childhood cancers - how is it diagnosed?

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. Our hope is that…

2 Dec 31 min

Honouring yourself daily

Mel Fourie suggests ancient wellness practices to focus on yourself and give yourself the honour you deserve. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Melody Fourie is an AADP board…

2 Dec 4 min

Kidney cancer - more hope than ever

Dr Sylvia Rodrigues expands on why there is more hope than ever when looking at the treatment options for kidney cancer. Dr Sylvia Rodrigues is a clinical oncologist who works in Alberton, Gauteng. She participates in weekly oncology multi-disciplinary meetings and is a member of the Alberton breast cancer multi-disciplinary…

1 Dec 5 min

The gift of giggles

We learn how Reach For A Dream’s Laughter Hero Programme is sharing the gift of giggles with children undergoing cancer treatment. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Chloe Katompa…

1 Dec 5 min

Circumcision lowers risk of cervical cancer

Dr Khumbulani Moyo advocates why men should circumcise to lower the risk of their female partners developing cervical cancer. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Khumbulani Moyo is…

1 Dec 4 min

Hope for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer

Dr Shivona Moodley explains the standard treatment options for cervical cancer and highlights new research findings in treating advanced cervical cancer. Dr Shivona Moodley has a special interest in breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, gynaecological cancer, head and neck cancer, and prostate cancer. Dr Moodley works at the Sandton Oncology, Johannesburg…

1 Dec 6 min

Briony Alexander - living with the after-effects

Although Briony Alexander has been in remission for 29 years from nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC), it’s still an ongoing challenge as she lives with the after-effects of the cancer treatment every day. Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts…

1 Dec 5 min

How is osteosarcoma diagnosed?

Dr Cathryn Walton helps us understand the diagnostic process of osteosarcoma and treatment options thereof. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Cathryn Walton first practiced as a GP…

1 Dec 4 min

Alastair Armstrong - heart of steel

Twenty-two years after successful osteosarcoma treatment, Alastair Armstrong underwent an amputation due to ongoing infections caused by an internal prothesis. Despite this, he has won many SA titles competing as a paracyclist. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for…

1 Dec 8 min

Nonhlanhla Ramuhala - coming out of hiding

After losing her nose due to skin cancer, Nonhlanhla Ramuhala has decided to come out of hiding and face the world. She shares how she got to this place of acceptance. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life…

1 Dec 8 min

What is better - UV clothing or sunscreen?

The simple answer is both; Dr Rakesh Newaj, a dermatologist, goes into detail explaining the protective factors of each. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Rakesh Newaj is…

1 Dec 6 min

What is chemo belly?

Dr Sarita Retief explains what chemo belly is, what it could be caused from, and how it would be treated. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Dr Sarita Retief…

1 Dec 4 min

Chemo ports 101

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys gives us a rundown on chemo ports 101; explaining how they work, who should get them, and the insertion and removal process. This article has been brought to you in partnership with Bard Medical South Africa in the interest of education, awareness and support. The content and…

1 Dec 6 min

Healing words - say them

Mel Fourie shares insight into the magic of healing words and the profound effect they have on your life. This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Melody Fourie is an…

1 Dec 4 min

The boost that I needed - Devi Chetram

Breast cancer survivor, Devi Chetram, tells us how Lifegain Advanced Nutritional Supplement aided her recovery as well as gave her the boost that she needed to tackle everyday life, including the passing of her husband. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest…

1 Oct 4 min

Summers and your Bucket List

Mel Fourie encourages you to dust off your bucket list and make the most of the summers you have left. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond…

1 Oct 4 min

Hepatocellular carcinoma in South Africa

Dr Leanne Prodehl unpacks the current standings of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in South Africa. Dr Leanne Prodehl is an upper gastrointestinal and hepatopancreaticobiliar surgeon at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital with a special interest in oesophageal cancer and multi-disciplinary teams.

1 Oct 7 min