How menopause made me a better oncologist
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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.
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.
