Ferring in collaboration with The Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa are proud to present the first metastatic prostate cancer patient journey. This is the possible route of your treatment journey for your ease of reference and understanding. Click here to download a PDF of the metastatic prostate cancer patient journey. References Moul J, et al. Rising [...]

Zino Nyangule is the sweetest and most inspirational 14-year-old cancer survivor. Despite being blind, her take on life is extraordinary. Zino Nyangule (14) lives with her parents, Zuzeka and Advisor, in Far East Bank, Gauteng. She has four older siblings, two brothers and two sisters.  Germline mutation When Zino was around eight months old, her mother, Zuzeka, [...]

Together with CANSA partners, Oncology Buddies congratulates CANSA for the 90 years of constant care and service to the cancer community. From small beginnings in 1931, CANSA grew and evolved throughout the years to what it is today. It’s thanks to numerous partnerships, many donations, and the utmost dedication and perseverance throughout these 90 years [...]

Dr Anthony Smith expands on ways to adapt after prostate cancer treatment so sexual function can be improved and sexual intimacy enhanced. The prostate’s anatomy is central to the nerves, muscles and vessels that supply the genitals so any damage to this area can have profound consequences. Its therefore no surprise that men fear this cancer and its potential to [...]

Dr Nirasha Chiranjan, a radiation oncologist, revises the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations and diagnosis of carcinoma of the cervix. South Africa has a high incidence of carcinoma of the cervix and it is a leading cause of cancer mortality. of all gynaecological cancers,  cervical cancer is the focus of the most government public policy work [...]

Dietitian, Berna Harmse, shares a diet checklist to help prevent or slow down the development of heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is a combination of illnesses of the heart, blood and arteries. High cholesterol, arteriosclerosis (hardening of arteries), heart failure, heart attacks and strokes are part of this.   Cholesterol  Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is [...]

Mandla Zondo tells us how losing his brother to prostate cancer in the same year he was diagnosed motivated him to lobby hope and in turn co-found CanSurvive Kwa-Thema Support Group. Mandla Zondo (72) lives in Springs, Gauteng. He is married and has two children and six grandchildren.  Mandla started his yearly prostate cancer screening […]

Olympian and former World Surfski Champion, Oscar Chalupsky, shares his upstream battle with multiple myeloma. Oscar Chalupsky (58) and his wife, Clare, alternate living in South Africa and Portugal. They have two adult children, Luke and Hannah. Success in the sports world started early for Oscar. He started competing internationally at age 14; made the [...]

Thami Tshabalala, a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor, tells us more about his treatment journey and his love for bikes. Thami Tshabalala (37) lives in Soweto, Gauteng.  Diagnosis In 2017, Thami had a persistent cough. “I went to the chemist and self-medicated as I don’t like going to doctors,” he explains. “However, it didn’t help so I got something else; [...]

Many oncology treatments may affect women’s fertility and ability to have children in the future. Thankfully, there are many options available to preserve the eggs in the ovaries before you start your oncology treatment. Dr Lizle Oosthuizen explains further. There are many strategies to limit the damage on the ovaries, such as surgically lifting them [...]

Cardiologist, Dr YT Singh, educates us on why and how a heart attack occurs and the importance of getting to a hospital within the golden hour. How does the heart function? To function, heart muscle needs an energy supply of oxygenated blood via three major coronary arteries: left anterior descending (LAD), right coronary artery and circumflex. At any time, [...]

Yield: 2 small loaves INGREDIENTS: 1 cup warm milk (not boiling) 1 cup warm water (not boiling) 1 packet fast-acting yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons/10 g) 1 tablespoon honey 2 cups brown bread flour 1 cup Jungle Cooking Oats 2 cups Jungle Oat Bran Big pinch salt Optional: 1 cup roasted, shelled pistachio nuts or any other […]

Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS: Oatmeal 1 cup Jungle Oats, Large Tiger Oat Flakes 2 cups water ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon pepper Mince Spray and cook 300g extra lean mince ½ onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Salt to taste Sauce and toppings 1 tin All Gold Peeled and Diced Tomato 1 tablespoon […]

Yield: 1 serving INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Jungle Oats (Large Tiger Oat Flakes or Cooking Oats) 2 tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup 1 packet Stevia /sweetener of choice 1/2 cup blueberries 3/4 cup low-fat milk METHOD: Mix the sweetener and milk together until sweetener is dissolved Layer your ingredients in the Mason […]