Understanding Cancer
Discovery South Africa
The ‘Understanding Cancer’ podcast series takes you on a journey relevant to every person out there, bringing clarity to cancer’s complexity. Sonia Booth speaks to a host of top South African medical experts and to cancer survivors, in conversations designed to help us all to better…
Episodes
Explore genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that affect your risk. Understand diagnosis, treatment methods and hear myths debunked. Discovery
04 Feb 20191:02:07
Dr Sandile Mhlongo and Dr Noluthando Nematswerani walk through each step - from healthy living and screening tests to the healthcare support needed through a diagnosis,…
04 Feb 20191:05:30
Specialist Breast Surgeon, Prof. Carol Benn and Gynaecologist, Dr Trudy Smith share a treasure trove of information, from cancer’s impact on fertility and femininity, to…
04 Feb 201957:54
Explore symptoms, treatment, emotional support, keeping schooling on track and much more. Discovery
04 Feb 201950:23
Shingai Mutambirwa and Dr Evelyn Moshokoa, and surgical gastroenterologist, Dr Dean Lutrin, lay down the tools every guy needs to stay one step ahead of cancers that affect men.…
04 Feb 201954:04
How do we ensure we have the right cover for future health and financial needs? Understand the impact of cancer on one’s life, career, ability to work and earn an income.…
04 Feb 201937:29
Our experts – a cancer survivor and counselling psychologist, and a clinical health specialist – explain how to understand and personalise emotional support, at every…
04 Feb 201957:37
But, going from life as a cancer patient to a survivor can be challenging. Find out about survivorship care, and other support key to this transition phase to a ‘new…
04 Feb 201936:18
Our experts share fascinating insights and tips, relevant to sustaining the body and mind during both cancer treatment and survivorship. Discovery
04 Feb 20191:05:50
Contrary to popular belief that it’s associated with end-of-life care alone, this medical approach improves quality of life - through pain and symptom management - at any…
04 Feb 201951:03
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