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Care Team

Overview

Your health journey involves many people - medical professionals, specialists, supporters, and advocates. This section documents everyone involved in your path to remission.

Medical Team

Primary Oncologist

  • Name: Dr Garth Davids
  • Specialty: Clinical & Radiation Oncology
  • Institution: Cancercare – Constantiaberg (Ground Floor, Mediclinic Constantiaberg, Burnham Rd, Plumstead)
  • Contact: +27 (0)21 944 3700 (Cancercare Constantiaberg switchboard)
  • Role: Lead physician overseeing treatment plan; radiation planning incl. stereotactic radiotherapy; integrated care within Icon Oncology/Cancercare/Mediclinic network
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  • Notes:
    • Listed by Mediclinic as Radiation Oncologist practising at Mediclinic Constantiaberg; rooms at Cancercare (Constantiaberg).
    • Part of Cancercare–Constantiaberg integrated oncology unit with Icon Oncology and Mediclinic.
    • Special interests: neuro-oncology; head & neck; breast; GI; lung; stereotactic radiotherapy.
    • Qualifications: MBChB (UCT, 1996); FC Rad Onc (SA, 2003). Registered with HPCSA; practice number on profile.

Specialists

Integrative Oncology Specialist

  • Name: Dr James Laporta
  • Specialty: Integrative/Functional Medicine & Integrative Oncology
  • Institution: Sanctura Life (Cape Town – De Waterkant; London – Harley Street); Medical Director at Malachite Centre (Cape Town)
  • Contact: [TBA]
  • Role: Specialist consultant for integrative oncology; personalised adjunctive protocols; care coordination alongside conventional team
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  • Notes:
    • Described as integrative oncology specialist; founder/medical director of Sanctura Life; medical director at Malachite Centre.
    • Modalities referenced: photodynamic therapy (PDT), hyperthermia, immunotherapy support, Chinese/traditional/herbal medicine, functional/lifestyle medicine, molecular profiling.
    • Safety note: Many modalities are outside standard-of-care; treat as complementary; keep conventional oncology informed; discuss goals, evidence, risks, interactions, and costs explicitly.

Integrative/Anthroposophic GP

  • Name: Dr Raoul Goldberg
  • Specialty: Integrative/Anthroposophic General Practice; Psychotherapy
  • Institution: Path to Health Centre, Constantia, Cape Town
  • Contact: [TBA]
  • Role: Complementary/counterpart care; mind–body–spirit support; adjunctive therapies (e.g., IV vitamin C, ozone) where appropriate
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  • Notes:
    • In integrative GP practice in Cape Town since 1983; founder/director of Path to Health.
    • Interests: cancer, addictions, child development, mental health; long-standing psychotherapy practice.
    • Safety note: Some cancer interventions (e.g., ozone, high-dose IV vitamin C) are not standard oncology care; use as complementary only; disclose all therapies to oncology team to avoid interactions.
      • Quick links: Path to Health Centre — website (TBA)

Medical Officer / GP (Oncology setting)

  • Name: Dr Carissa van Aarde
  • Specialty: General Practice; Internal Medicine (Dip Int Med SA); HIV Medicine (Dip HIV Man SA)
  • Institution: Mediclinic Constantiaberg / Cancercare Constantiaberg (Plumstead)
  • Contact: +27 (0)21 944 3700 (hospital/Cancercare main)
  • Role: Medical officer/GP within oncology ecosystem—manages general medical issues, comorbidities, complications, in-hospital liaison and coordination
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  • Notes:
    • Listed on Medpages as GP/Medical Officer in Plumstead associated with Mediclinic Constantiaberg; linked to Cancercare SA.
    • Academic/qualification mentions include MBChB (Stellenbosch), Diploma in Internal Medicine (SA), Diploma in HIV Management (SA).

Cardiothoracic/Thoracic Surgeon

  • Name: Prof Kevin Mark de Groot
  • Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery (thoracic focus)
  • Institution: Oncology Centre, Vincent Pallotti Hospital (Pinelands); Groote Schuur Hospital / University of Cape Town; Mediclinic Constantiaberg (affiliation)
  • Contact: [TBA]
  • Role: Thoracic surgical evaluation and management (e.g., lung/mediastinal resections), MDT input with oncology team
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  • Notes:
    • Listed as surgeon at the Oncology Centre (Vincent Pallotti, Pinelands); academic affiliation with Groote Schuur Hospital / UCT; appears on practitioner lists linked to Mediclinic Constantiaberg (Surgery – F1).
    • Clinical scope likely includes lung and mediastinal surgery relevant to oncologic cases; extensive thoracic/trauma academic track record.
    • Name clarification: Not to be confused with Dr Marc de Groot (dentist in Tygervalley). This entry refers to Prof Kevin Mark de Groot (surgeon).
    • Quick links: University of Cape Town (Surgery) — website (TBA), Groote Schuur Hospital — website (TBA), Mediclinic Constantiaberg — Mediclinic, Vincent Pallotti Oncology Centre — website (TBA)

Radiation Oncologist (Advanced RT)

  • Name: Dr Louis Kathan
  • Specialty: Radiation Oncology; stereotactic and adaptive radiotherapy; neuro-oncology; head & neck; novel therapeutic regimes
  • Institution: Kathan Oncology — Suite 400, 4th Floor, The Park Building (opposite Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital), Park Road, Pinelands, 7405, Cape Town
  • Contact: 021 506 5606; 021 506 5326; 021 300 5542; Emergencies: 083 300 4442
  • Role: Advanced radiotherapy planning and delivery (e.g., stereotactic/adaptive RT); consultation for radiation options; MDT participation with broader oncology team
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  • Notes:
    • Practice mission emphasizes patient-centred care aligned with international best practices, employing advanced radiotherapy technologies.
    • Training: Registrar in Radiation Oncology at UCT/Groote Schuur (2007–2008); Master’s (Advanced Oncology), University of Ulm (2010–2012); specialised stereotactic RT training in Germany.
    • Notable claims: First respiratory-gated stereotactic treatment in sub-Saharan Africa (2014); first fully adaptive radiotherapy (Ethos) in sub-Saharan Africa (2022).
    • Opening hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30; closed Sat–Sun and public holidays.
    • Quick links: Kathan Oncology

Radiation Oncologist

  • Name: Dr Jill Harris
  • Specialty: Radiation Oncology; general oncology with interests in urologic & gynecologic oncology; planning and radiotherapy techniques; clinical focus on prostate and breast
  • Institution: Cancercare – Constantiaberg (Ground Floor, Mediclinic Constantiaberg, Burnham Rd, Plumstead)
  • Contact: +27 (0)21 944 3700 (unit switchboard)
  • Role: Radiation oncology within an integrated, multidisciplinary oncology unit (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, systemic therapies under one roof)
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  • Notes:
    • Emphasises integrated, multidisciplinary care pathways within the Constantiaberg oncology unit.
    • Qualifications: MBChB (UCT, 1991); FC Rad Onc (SA, 1998) — Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
    • Clinical interests include prostate, breast, urologic and gynecologic malignancies; interest in radiotherapy planning/techniques.
    • Facility features: modern LINAC (e.g., Varian TrueBeam) and in-house systemic therapy services.
    • Quick links: Cancercare, Mediclinic, Icon Oncology

Clinical Haematologist

  • Name: Dr Perry Loebenberg
  • Specialty: Clinical Haematology; Internal Medicine; diagnosis and treatment of haematological malignancies
  • Institution: Constantiaberg Haematology (Ground Floor, Mediclinic Constantiaberg, Burnham Road, Plumstead, 7800)
  • Contact: +27 (0)21 761 6600; lauren@cbhaem.co.za
  • Role: Specialist physician for blood disorders, haematological malignancies, bone marrow conditions, and related complications
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  • Notes:
    • Part of Constantiaberg Haematology practice alongside Dr Danie Kotze, Dr Mike du Toit, and Dr Jonathan Oxley.
    • Core competencies: diagnosis and treatment of haematological malignancies; evaluation and management of anaemia, thrombocytopenia, bone marrow failure, thrombotic disorders and bleeding tendencies; bone marrow transplantation; transfusion medicine; palliative care.
    • Qualifications: MBChB (Stellenbosch, 2010); FCP (SA) — Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (2017); MMed (Int) — University of the Free State (2018); Cert Clinical Haematology (SA) — Colleges of Medicine (2021).
    • HPCSA Registration: MP0728454; Practice Number: 0180010956872.
    • Quick links: Constantiaberg Haematology, Mediclinic profile

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Support Team

Family & Friends

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Allied Health Professionals

Integrative Wellness Specialist

  • Name: Dr Helen Stutz
  • Specialty: Integrative Wellness; Bio-oxidative Therapies
  • Institution: LifeShine Wellness Centre, Stellenbosch
  • Contact: Corner Klein Helderberg Road and R44, Stellenbosch 7600
  • Focus Area: Bio-oxidative therapies (ozone therapy, IV vitamin C), integrative wellness support
  • Role: Consultation and treatment planning for integrative wellness therapies
  • Notes:
    • Consulted regarding HBOT as part of metabolic approach to cancer treatment
    • LifeShine specializes in bio-oxidative therapies including HBOT, ozone therapy (DIV, 10-Pass OHT, HOCATT), high-dose IV vitamin C
    • Center offers individualised treatment programs incorporating detoxification, immune support, therapeutic diets, and lifestyle coaching
    • Complementary modalities available: acupuncture, lymphatic massage, reflexology, colonic irrigation, PEMF, Rife therapy
    • WholeHealth Renewal program available for holistic recovery support
    • Quick links: LifeShine Wellness Centre, Therapies, WholeHealth Renewal

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Mental Health Support

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Care Coordination

Primary Contact for Emergencies

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Team Directory

Quick reference table for all team members:

Name Role Contact Institution/Relation Notes
Dr Garth Davids Primary Oncologist (Clinical & Radiation Oncology) +27 21 944 3700 Cancercare – Constantiaberg (Mediclinic Constantiaberg) Stereotactic RT; neuro-oncology; Icon/Cancercare/Mediclinic network
Dr James Laporta Integrative Oncology Specialist [TBA] Sanctura Life / Malachite Centre Adjunctive/individualised protocols; complementary to standard care
Dr Raoul Goldberg Integrative/Anthroposophic GP [TBA] Path to Health Centre, Constantia Complementary care; psychotherapy; disclose IV therapies to oncology
Dr Carissa van Aarde Medical Officer / GP +27 21 944 3700 Mediclinic/Cancercare Constantiaberg General medical support within oncology setting
Prof Kevin Mark de Groot Cardiothoracic/Thoracic Surgeon [TBA] Vincent Pallotti Oncology Centre / Groote Schuur / UCT / Mediclinic Constantiaberg (affiliation) Thoracic surgery incl. lung/mediastinal resections; MDT input
Dr Louis Kathan Radiation Oncologist (Advanced RT) 021 506 5606 Kathan Oncology — The Park Building, Pinelands (opposite Life Vincent Pallotti) Stereotactic/adaptive RT; neuro-oncology; head & neck
Dr Jill Harris Radiation Oncologist +27 21 944 3700 Cancercare – Constantiaberg (Mediclinic Constantiaberg) Urologic & gynae oncology interest; prostate/breast; integrated MDT
Dr Perry Loebenberg Clinical Haematologist +27 21 761 6600 Constantiaberg Haematology (Mediclinic Constantiaberg) Haematological malignancies; bone marrow disorders; BMT; transfusion medicine

Meeting Notes

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Gratitude & Recognition

Document the people who've made a significant impact on your journey:

  • [Name] - How they helped and why you're grateful

This team is your support system. Their collective expertise and care are invaluable assets in achieving remission.