Jocelyn Moodley tells us about her miracle surgery after being diagnosed with salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma and how living was far more important than her facial appearance. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies Jocelyn Moodley (50) lives in Alberton, Gauteng with her husband. They [...]

You can listen to this articles below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies ENT surgeon, Dr Mark Torres-Holmes, expands on salivary gland cancer and why a skilled surgeon is imperative to avoid nerve damage. Function of salivary glands We have both major and minor salivary glands secreting saliva into the mouth. The [...]

In observation of World Ovarian Cancer Day (8th May), the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition answers the most frequently asked questions regarding ovarian cancer. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies What are the ovaries? The ovaries are two small organs, each around the size of an [...]

We learn about new treatment options for advanced prostate cancer: second-generation antiandrogens. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies What is advanced prostate cancer (APC)? APC is diagnosed when treatments for localised prostate cancer have failed or when men present with symptoms of advanced disease. Prostate [...]

Genetic counsellor, Monica Araujo, helps us understand the hereditary risk and factors for developing ovarian cancer. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies What is ovarian cancer? The ovaries are a pair of female organs that produce hormones and eggs for sexual reproduction. In ovarian cancer, [...]

Magda Rall was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer last year. She shares some profound writings of her experience and how she currently sees life. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies Magda Rall (75), a widow, lives in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. She has two adult children. Magda [...]

Prostate cancer survivor, Allen Rizzi, has written a book to help newly diagnosed men prepare for treatment. He tells us more. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies Allen Rizzi (74) lives in North Carolina, USA and Northern Italy with his wife. As I was cruising [...]

René Botha explains when radiotherapy is appropriate to be used as treatment for skin cancer and the types of skin cancer it can be used for. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies The skin is the largest organ of the body and skin cancer is [...]

Dr Mia Hugo gives us a brief overview of how bothersome bladders may become bladder cancer. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies Where do we find bladder cancer? Bladder cancer is a world traveller, with a special liking for high income countries (HICs). It accounts [...]

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys educates us on how primary brain tumours are diagnosed and treated. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies Tumours of the central nervous system are divided into distinct groups and varies in presentation and prognosis. There are benign and malignant tumours affecting the [...]

Avril de Beer explains the support advantages for your child when you inform their teacher about your cancer diagnosis. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering experience. Every aspect of your life is affected by your diagnosis and your treatment. [...]

Dr Kerry-Ann Louw expands on why a cancer patient may experience delirium, the causes, treatment and prevention thereof. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies Delirium is a syndrome of brain dysfunction which presents with sudden onset of disturbance of awareness, attention, and cognitive function. Delirium [...]