Episodes

  • Welcome to Buddies for Life

    Welcome to Buddies for Life
    Jun 1 2026
    The lifestyle platform for breast cancer survivors.

    Buddies For Life informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by breast cancer or other cancers. Buddies For Life is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of people affected by breast cancer and other cancers.

    Mail us at sandra@buddiesforlife.co.za Visit mybreast.org.za to find out the side effects of each therapy. · Find past issues here · Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Purple: harmony of differences

    Purple: harmony of differences
    Jun 1 2026
    Melissa Gardner explores how the colour purple represents the harmony of differences, where contrast comes together to spark creativity and self-expression.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

    Melissa Gardner is a registered educational psychologist practicing in Bedfordview and Glen Marais. Her work centres on providing humanistic, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care to support individuals and families navigating illness, loss, and other complex life transitions. She holds space for processing, expression, and meaning-making, supporting individuals as they navigate emotional complexity and change. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 mins
  • The Male Breast Cancer Foundation

    The Male Breast Cancer Foundation
    Jun 1 2026
    Boaz Musamvu shares how his breast cancer diagnosis became a turning point - transforming personal adversity into purpose through the founding of the Male Breast Cancer Foundation in Zambia.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    8 mins
  • Breast surgery in the public sector

    Breast surgery in the public sector
    Jun 1 2026
    If you’re preparing for breast surgery in the public sector, Dr Aliyah Bishop offers guidance to help you feel more ready, more informed, and a little more in control.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey—encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

    Dr Aliyah Bishop is a general surgery medical officer based at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and the Project Flamingo Gauteng team co-ordinator. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    8 mins
  • Steve Kelly - owning the breast cancer experience

    Steve Kelly - owning the breast cancer experience
    Jun 1 2026
    Steve Kelly takes ownership of his breast cancer experience and advocates for greater awareness and support for men facing breast cancer.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

    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 and sharing emotions through the power of words. Write to editor@buddiesforlife.co.za Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    8 mins
  • Dr Seuss' A to Z of breast cancer terms

    Dr Seuss' A to Z of breast cancer terms
    Jun 1 2026
    Prof Carol-Ann Benn shares Dr Seuss’ A to Z of breast cancer terms.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

    Prof Carol-Ann Benn heads up an internationally accredited, multi-disciplinary breast cancer centre at Netcare Milpark Hospital. She has a professorship at University of Pretoria and lectures locally and internationally. In 2002, she established the Breast Health Foundation. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    12 mins
  • Bigger surgery, better outcome?

    Bigger surgery, better outcome?
    Jun 1 2026
    Dr Liana Roodt helps us make sense of breast cancer surgery options, highlighting that the bigger the surgery doesn’t mean a better outcome.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

    Dr Liana Roodt, the founder of Project Flamingo, is a specialist surgeon working at the Groote Schuur Surgical Breast and Endocrine Oncology Unit. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    9 mins
  • How long will my breast implants last?

    How long will my breast implants last?
    Jun 1 2026
    Dr Johan van Heerden gives the lowdown on how long breast implants truly last and what longevity looks like in the real world.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

    Dr Johan van Heerden is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Cintocare Hospital, Pretoria and is part of the multi-disciplinary breast cancer team at Life Groenkloof Hospital. He recently passed the Certificate of Competence in Breast Cancer with The European School of Oncology. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 mins