Oncology Buddies

17/11/2024

15/11/2024

- "Many people say you can’t surrender and have resilience at the same time, but you can. There is a synergy between the two in that it’s a powerful perspective. Surrender to the things beyond your control and have the resilience to manage what you can control. It’s about finding a balance between letting go of unnecessary stress and taking proactive steps where you can make a difference." - Louise Turner, Breast Health Foundation
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Louise Turner shares her story of having two cancer diagnoses which ultimately led her to become a healer and teacher.

14/11/2024

This we share 💚This recipe book is for everyone navigating the journey of diabetes with the desire to enjoy life’s culinary pleasures without compromising their health. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for many years, or are someone cooking for a loved one, the goal is to transform the way you think about food and diabetes. 💙

Where diabetes doesn’t define your mealtime.

13/11/2024

🥰🥰🥰- We re-share the beatiful connection and ongoing kindness between Stanley Rens, a melanoma patient, and Sister Andrea Brummer, a senior nurse.

Stanley Rens and Sister Andrea Brummer are the first winners of our Exceptional Nurse competition.

13/11/2024

- Nadia Booysen looks at the various and explains which one is best for certain personalities.
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Nadia Booysen looks at the various psychosocial therapies and explains which one is best for certain personalities.

12/11/2024

- Dr Cattleya Gaspar explains how to understand your type, how it may be managed – bringing you that much-needed peace of mind when . DMO - Cancer Specialists in Gauteng
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Dr Cattleya Gaspar explains how to understand your cancer type, how it may be managed - bringing peace of mind when newly diagnosed.

11/11/2024

🫁🫁🫁 - Dr Thobile Goba-Mjwara describes the diagnostic journey of lung cancer and how new treatments and biomarker tests are leading the way to hope.
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Dr Thobile Goba-Mjwara describes the diagnostic journey of lung cancer and how new treatments and biomarker tests are leading the way to hope.

11/11/2024

is a high-energy, targeted X-ray treatment which kills tumour cells by damaging DNA. It’s an important modality used to treat many cancers and advanced technologies are revolutionising its applications, allowing for improved cancer outcomes while reducing side effects.
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Radiotherapy is an important modality used to treat many cancers and advanced technologies are allowing for improved outcomes while reducing side effects.

08/11/2024

Last night we attended the re-launch of 🩷 Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital Breast Care Centre 🩷. We were informed about all the services offered (diagnostic imaging, biopsy and pathology, surgical interventions, medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetic counselling and testing, supportive care and survivorship, eductional resources and community outreach) at the centre and listened to informative presentations by four doctors, Dr Ranchod, Prof Cubash, Dr Naidoo, and Dr Ngidi .

Lenmed Private Hospitals

08/11/2024

08/11/2024

- The relatively recent ease of access to in South Africa has revolutionised management. Dr Zeenat Moorad expands on this.

The relatively recent ease of access to lenalidomide in SA has revolutionised multiple myeloma management. Dr Zeenat Moorad expands on this.

07/11/2024

- Dr Daleen Geldenhuys educates us on and explains why is imperative.

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys educates us on stomach cancer and explains why nutritional support is imperative.