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  • The infamous cancer ribbon

    The infamous cancer ribbon
    2026/02/02
    Have you ever wondered where the cancer ribbon originated? Nadia Booysen shares her research.

    This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

    Nadia Booysen is a cancer survivor and an oncology counsellor (BSW Hons (Social Work) (UP), BA Hons (Psychology) (Unisa), PGDip (PallMed) (UCT)) in private practice. Serving in oncology is not a profession to her, but rather a way of life. She has a keen interest in mental health and believes that it’s an underestimated and stigmatised topic. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    4 分
  • What is personalised medicine?

    What is personalised medicine?
    2026/02/02
    Kusha Kalideen explains personalised medicine, its benefits and limitations.

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    Kusha Kalideen is a medical scientist specialising in molecular testing of solid tumours to aid in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic options in cancer patients. She currently works at Lancet Laboratories. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 分
  • Nutrition-related side effects of chemotherapy

    Nutrition-related side effects of chemotherapy
    2026/02/02
    Robyn van der Westhuizen lists ways to deal with nutrition-related side effects caused by chemotherapy.

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    Robyn van der Westhuizen is a clinical dietitian who works at Life New Kensington Rehabilitation Clinic and Life Bedford Gardens Hospital, and runs NutraConnect, her own private practice that supports patients at home, including those needing palliative care during cancer treatment. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    6 分
  • Can I use GLP-1 medications if I have cancer or am a cancer survivor?

    Can I use GLP-1 medications if I have cancer or am a cancer survivor?
    2026/02/02
    Dr Michelle King unpacks when a cancer survivor is eligible to take GLP-1 medications.

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    Dr Michelle King is a psychiatrist with a special interest in chronic pain and palliative care. She is dedicated to improving quality of life for patients through compassionate, evidence-based approaches. She currently serves as President of the Pain Society of South Africa (PAINSA). Visit michellekingpsychiatrist.com Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 分
  • South Africa's most ignored disease: anal cancer

    South Africa's most ignored disease: anal cancer
    2026/02/02
    Dr Mark Faesen advocates why South Africa needs a proper anal cancer screening programme for at-risk populations.

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    Dr Mark Faesen is a specialist gynaecologist and reproductive medicine specialist. He works with the Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU) in its cervical cancer screening and prevention clinic. He recently started raising awareness about anal cancer screening in SA. His pioneering work includes conducting anal Pap smears for high-risk patients visiting the HIV clinic and pushing for funding to establish comprehensive screening programmes. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 分
  • Thelma Lomkwane - reaching contentment

    Thelma Lomkwane - reaching contentment
    2026/02/02
    Thelma Lomkwane is content with life after colon cancer. She shares her story.

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    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@wordforwordmedia.co.za Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    6 分
  • The 2026 Big C Survivor’s Guide: managing side effects during treatment

    The 2026 Big C Survivor’s Guide: managing side effects during treatment
    2025/12/01
    Nourishing through cancer.

    Episode three covers Life after cancer; Exercise and cancer; Emotional eating, recurrence, and food relationship.

    This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    16 分
  • The 2026 Big C Survivor's Guide: Managing side effects during treatment

    The 2026 Big C Survivor's Guide: Managing side effects during treatment
    2025/12/01
    Episode two covers How to manage nutrition-related side effects; Hormonal therapy and side effects; Nutritional care in childhood cancer; Screening tools for malnutrition; and PEG feeding.

    This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    32 分