Survivorship Transitioning from cancer treatment
June 2, 2024 Word for Word Media
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Gabriella Kourie offers simple ways to make transitioning from cancer treatment to your new normal that much gentler.

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Many cancer survivors have reported that although they had good information and support during their illness, once treatment stops and they enter into their new world, there are many questions that come with anxiety and navigating more unknowns. Tips to keep in mind when coming out of active treatment Have open and honest conversations with the people around you It’s difficult for…

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Survivorship Redefining survivorship
May 31, 2024 Word for Word Media
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There is testament in how support transforms hopeful journeys into acts of resilience. Nestlé Health Science takes a closer look at redefining survivorship.

Sarah’s Story: A Testament of Survival “You have cancer” is a statement forever etched in my memory. I was 27, a mother to two young children, and happily married. Who is ever prepared for such unexpected news? My first thoughts were, what about my kids? Their childlike innocence almost made it worse as I grappled with…

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Survivorship Shining brightly
February 7, 2024 Word for Word Media
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Cancer warriors, Sarah Smit and Mandla Zondo, are shining brightly years after their respective cancer diagnoses. We chat to both.

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The gift of motherhood Sarah Smit (33) lives in Pretoria, Gauteng with her husband, Pieter, and three-year-old daughter, Zoey.  At the age of 25, Sarah was diagnosed with ovarian cancer three months before her wedding. She gave Pieter the chance to rethink his proposal, though he was a man of honour and explained he still wanted to marry her in spite of…

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Patient Stories Where are they now?
September 29, 2023 Word for Word Media
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Two of our Cancer Warriors, Paula Robertson and Xolani Hlongwane, share what has happened since they shared their stories.

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Paula Robertson
Paula Robertson Paula Robertson (65) lives in Glenvista, Gauteng with her husband. She is a proud granny to three grandchildren. Since finishing treatment for colon cancer in 2015, Paula continued with her life and that included playing hockey. In March 2020, she was chosen for the 60-year age group (A squad) to represent SA at the World Masters Hockey World Cup…

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