Get to Know Us| About The Channel | Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr Liana Roodt | Constructive Chats

Welcome to the very first episode of Constructive Chats, a space for real conversations, different perspectives and important topics that affect our lives, hosted by Smash Afrika and Nthabi K. It's October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we're starting with a conversation that could genuinely make a difference. Breast cancer awareness in South Africa: the signs to look out for, whether men can get it, and when to get checked, with Dr Liana Roodt. Episode 1 of Constructive Chats. In this episode: • Why we started this podcast and the story behind the name Constructive Chats • Get to know your hosts, Smash Afrika and Nthabi K • Why we chose breast cancer awareness for our first episode • The signs to look out for besides a lump, and why breast cancer can be painless • Can men also get breast cancer, or is it just women? • How to check your breasts, when to think about screening, and what to do if you notice a change • Breast cancer myths vs facts in Pink: Fact or Fiction? • Plus, some fun, unexpected questions to get to know us better ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr Liana Roodt is a specialist breast and endocrine surgeon working in both the public and private sectors in Cape Town. She is the founder and executive director of Project Flamingo, a cancer NGO dedicated to improving timely, compassionate breast cancer care in South Africa. She serves on the board of the Cancer Alliance of South Africa and is a lecturer in surgery at the University of Cape Town. Real conversations. Different perspectives. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this one with someone who should hear it. #BreastCancerAwareness #ConstructiveChats #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #SmashAfrika #NthabiK #SouthAfrica #Podcast