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
246 Episodes
240 – 246

What is CAR T-cell therapy?

New kid on the block. In this episode, Dr Lucille Sarah Singh details how CAR T-cell therapy works and how it will fit into the South African healthcare system. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions…
7 Feb 2023 5 min

Sleep disorders in cancer

Side effects with Dr Michelle King. Dr Michelle King advocates informing your doctor about your sleep issues to help have a better treatment plan in place that adds quality to your life, mental well-being, and physical health. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of…
7 Feb 2023 4 min

Kidney cancer

Know your cancer. In this episode, Dr Daleen Geldenhuys educates us on kidney cancer and the treatment thereof. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professional and not influenced…
7 Feb 2023 6 min

I belong here and now

My story with Riaan Baatjies. When Riaan Baatjies got his warrior-themed tattoo in 2016, little did he know that for the rest of his life, he would be a warrior facing Stage 4 kidney cancer. He shares how he grappled with mortality but most of all is striving to be…
7 Feb 2023 8 min

Anal cancer treatment

Know your cancer with Dr Sarita Retief. Dr Sarita Retief helps us better understand the treatment of all stages of anal cancer by sharing a patient story. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are…
7 Feb 2023 4 min

Colorectal cancer | Frequently Asked Questions

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) shares the most frequently asked questions about colorectal cancer symptoms and screening. This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the organisation and not influenced…
7 Feb 2023 6 min
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