June-July 2022: The echoes of community

I’ve used AA Milne as inspiration before. This issue I’m inspired by that “silly old bear” that delights children and adults. So, all these Winnie the Pooh quotes highlight why this magazine is a hug for cancer, “A hug is always the right size.” 

I’m thrilled with the launch of a project dear to my heart: Childcare at BCCE. “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” Well done, Gabi. Ensuring childcare when mothers are battling treatment is so important. 

When it comes to Does your healthcare team know what matters most to you? remember “If the person you’re talking to doesn’t appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.” 

Your Buddie For Life
Prof Carol-Ann Benn

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IN THIS ISSUE

Super Survivor

Lebo Kobola – A whole lot of spunk

Thirty-two-year-old Lebo Kobola tells us how a breast cancer diagnosis at age 30 has impacted ...

Lifestyle

Does your healthcare team know what matters most to you?

Dr Margie Venter enlightens us on how to inform your healthcare team on what matters ...

The role of nutrition during palliative care in advanced cancer patients

Dietitian, Annica Rust, clarifies the role of nutrition during palliative care in advanced cancer patients. COVID-19 ...

Awareness

BREAST HEALTH FOUNDATION NEWS June-July 2022

The difference between pain and suffering

Lara Noik expands on the difference between pain and suffering, with acceptance being the antidote ...

Veronica Wheeler – Chemotherapy as a new single mom

Single mom, Veronica Wheeler, speaks openly about finding out she had triple-negative breast cancer at ...

Childcare at BCCE

Did you know that The Breast Care Centre of Excellence at Netcare Milpark Hospital offers ...

Identifying burnout in caregivers

Working with patients with a life-limiting illness is stressful and may cause burnout. Dr Michelle King ...

Treatment

Chemotherapy cheat sheet

Gabriella Kourie offers a chemotherapy cheat sheet for loved ones to show their support to ...

Soul colours and looking up

Professor Carol-Ann Benn tackles the tough subject of death and how looking at soul colours ...

Dem bones, dem bones

Dr Cathy Agnew Donald highlights peak bone mass, when it starts to decrease and how to ...

Introducing Bowen therapy

Fiona Hardie informs us of the immense relief that Bowen therapy, a gentle and life-changing ...


In the June-July issue of Oncology Buddies Genevivé Roxmouth shares her story of finding her crown of glory once diagnosed with synovial sarcoma. 



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