Cancer Buddies

"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."

https://cancerbuddies.org.za/about