We are beyond excited to introduce a new brand extension to Oncology Buddies: Oncology MAN. We believe that this is not only a necessity but also a true testament to the phenomenal men out there, affected by cancer. In Oncology Buddies, we have always had a special place For The Boys and their Guy Talk, breaking many societal standards about male cancers, where men had the courage to talk about their experiences.
We’ve responded to our audience’s call to have more of these honest and inspiring male stories. Oncology MAN will allow for more authentic male patient stories as well as the latest cutting-edge treatment options.
We thank our supporters who understand the value and see the vision of the impact of giving South African men a voice in the cancer arena. Without their sponsorship, this would not be a reality.
South African men have a tough exterior and understanding the true stories behind this is of upmost importance for men to feel heard, informed and a place where vulnerability is seen as the true strength that it is. Oncology Man is that place.
NuAngle Medical – Light at the end of the tunnel
An expert’s insight into erectile dysfunction and urinary stress incontinence. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies EDUCATION FOR SA ONE-ON-ONE As part of our preparations to welcome Dr Shah to South Africa, local Urologists assisted by NuAngle Medical have been participating in a series of [...]
Sputnik Ratau – Sharing our experiences is important
Sputnik Ratau explains why he is open to share his experience of prostate cancer in hopes of other men learning what to look out for. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies Sputnik Ratau (65) lives in Johannesburg, Gauteng. He is a widower with six children and three [...]
Mental health – Men in crisis
Dr Chris van den Berg expands on the mental health of South African men. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies My own awakening about the mental health crisis in South African men happened when viewing a statistic: an average of 14-18 South African men die [...]
Dirk Human – Open and upfront
Once Dirk Human was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he learnt quickly how imperative it was to share what he was feeling with his family for them to better understand his experience. You can listen to this article below, or by using your favourite podcast player at pod.link/oncologybuddies Dirk Wynand Human (51) lives in Pretoria, Gauteng [...]
Making a brotherhood for male cancer survivors
We chat to prostate cancer survivor, David Lucas, who was recently selected as one of South Africa’s 2022 CANSA Relay For Life Global Hero of Hope. David Lucas (64) lives in Ennerdale, Gauteng with his wife. They have three children and five grandchildren. Diagnosis David was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011 by chance. “I [...]
Prostate cancer terminology
Dr Shivona Moodley expands on the common terminology that is used in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer (PC) is the second most common cancer in men with 1,4 million new cases being diagnosed in 2020, according to GLOBOCAN statistics. Southern Africa had the third highest worldwide mortality rates from PC. In South Africa, the National Cancer [...]