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.

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Occasionally English South Africa Health & Fitness

108 Episodes

20 – 40

Understanding melanoma

Dr Rakesh Newaj explains how melanoma develops and the risk factors to look out for. Dr Rakesh Newaj is a specialist dermatologist with a special interest in skin surgeries. Since qualifying in 2010, he practices in Waterkloof, Benoni, Kempton Park as well as Mauritius. His special interests lie in skin…

7 Feb 6 min

Helping children understand a cancer diagnosis in the family

Dr Memory Munodawafa, a clinical and oncology social worker, offers valuable insights on how to approach the challenging task of helping children understand a cancer diagnosis within the family. Dr Memory Munodawafa holds a Doctorate in Psychiatry. She is a clinical and oncology social worker and currently works at UCT…

7 Feb 5 min

How is colorectal cancer diagnosed?

Dr Daniel Surridge explains the process of how colorectal cancer is screened and diagnosed. Dr Daniel Surridge is a subspecialist colorectal and robotic surgeon in Gauteng. He heads up the Joburg Colorectal Unit at Netcare Milpark Hospital. He was formerly the head of colorectal surgery at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic…

7 Feb 5 min

Know the symptoms of colorectal cancer

Dr Daniel Surridge expands on the symptoms and lack of symptoms in colorectal cancer. Dr Daniel Surridge is a subspecialist colorectal and robotic surgeon in Gauteng. He heads up the Joburg Colorectal Unit at Netcare Milpark Hospital. He was formerly the head of colorectal surgery at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic…

7 Feb 5 min

Samantha Edwards - shining brightly through adversity

Samantha Edwards, a successful career woman and mother, shares her unexpected journey with colon cancer and how a basket of complementary therapies has aided her recovery. Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Live Performance…

7 Feb 7 min

The value and MDT in oncology

Dr Shivona Moodley explains what a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) is and how it benefits the oncology patient. 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 and West Rand Oncology Centres…

7 Feb 5 min

Bone health in multiple myeloma

Dr Garrick Laudin explains the effects of multiple myeloma on bone health and the treatments needed to preserve the bones. Dr Garrick Laudin is a specialist physician and clinical haematologist affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand, who currently practices at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. His special interests are…

7 Feb 6 min

Shining brightly

Cancer warriors Sarah Smit and Mandla Zondo are shining brightly years after their respective cancer diagnoses. We chat to both. Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Live Performance. She has a love for storytelling…

7 Feb 4 min

We have chosen to give

Tegan Bilse, oncology pharmacist at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, shares what a regular work week entails. Tegan Bilse is an oncology pharmacist currently working at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH), with experience in both in-patient and out-patient oncology settings since 2012. She is currently serving as vice-chairperson…

7 Feb 5 min

Hydration and cancer

Melody Fourie reintroduces us to the forgotten but attainable natural medicine: water. Melody Fourie is an AADP board-certified holistic health practitioner and transformational nutritionist. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Holistic Health Science, a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition and Botanical Medicine, a Master of Natural Medicine, and a…

7 Feb 6 min