Cancer stigma is a great problem in South Africa, it touches all groups, ages and genders and impacts cancer patients daily.
With our current survey we aim to gain more information and insight into the role of cancer stigma in our communities.
Often the journey through cancer can be lonely and confusing. You need clarity and peace of mind!
We help patients lighten the load during their cancer journey.
A helping hand...
Positive steps to take control of your situation, to help yourself heal.
We are dedicated to help you face the journey
to find a cancer buddy...
Cancer Buddies is the peer-to-peer support project of People Living with Cancer (PLWC). It was established in 2002 by Carl Liebenberg and Linda Greeff, both of whom are cancer survivors. This volunteer support project is aligned with international protocols, and is now one of the most established volunteer psycho-social projects in the country. The buddy support network allows cancer patients to interact with and receive advice and support from cancer survivors who have a similar profile, disease and treatment protocol.
Cancer Buddies has established branches in the Western Cape, Pretoria Johannesburg and George. All our volunteers and caregivers are cancer survivors and have been through the cancer journey themselves.
Our aim is to provide support to newly diagnosed cancer patients when treatment starts, to assist with the initial adjustment to the process. This service ensures that cancer patients and their caregivers have access to support services near their treatment units.
Cancer Buddies aims to develop a national support network for those who have been diagnosed with cancer. Assistance is provided to cancer patients and their families individually or within groups, in dealing with:
Should you, a friend or a family member have been diagnosed with cancer and have the need to talk to others who have been in the same position; have any questions or concerns; or would like to attend one of our general support group meetings please call the Help line on or email us at
Cancer Buddies is a Section 21 company registration &
Cancerbuddies Financial Statements 2012
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PLWC Financial Statements 2012
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My entire life has changed because of this cancer. I am stronger, calmer, more centred, my sense of humour has surfaced, I distance myself from negative people and I am more positive.
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We offer our patients value added services such as individual or group psycho-social care of patients and their families and comprehensive information on all aspects of cancer care.
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