Oncology Buddies

Wendy Vermaak explains why exercise should be viewed as an essential part of cancer treatment. This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive...

Pieter le Roux highlights why oncology nurses need to cool down to stay warm. This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health. Pieter l...

While Natasha Nunan’s professional journey has been shaped by knowledge, experience, and opportunity, it’s ultimately driven by a deep desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique cha...

Dr Nelia Drenth speaks about legacy work in the cancer journey and keeping your story alive. This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive h...

Bonni Suckling explains how memorial tattoos give love and cherished memories of your person a permanent place to live. This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture...

Dr Andrew Robson highlights what humans can learn from how animals adapt to physical limitations. This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proact...

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Have you ever wondered where the cancer ribbon originated? Nadia Booysen shares her research. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for m...

Kusha Kalideen explains personalised medicine, its benefits and limitations. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information....

Robyn van der Westhuizen lists ways to deal with nutrition-related side effects caused by chemotherapy. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.c...

Dr Michelle King unpacks when a cancer survivor is eligible to take GLP-1 medications. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more inf...

Dr Mark Faesen advocates why South Africa needs a proper anal cancer screening programme for at-risk populations. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit...

Thelma Lomkwane is content with life after colon cancer. She shares her story. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information...

Dr Thobile Goba-Mjwara gives us a rundown on what is needed to implement a colorectal cancer screening programme in SA. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness....

After being diagnosed with endometrial and then colon cancer, Sandra Keddie underwent genetic testing for Lynch syndrome which was positive. She tells her story. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nu...

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys helps us understand when dialysis is needed in kidney cancer treatment. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for mo...

Eric and Thersia Vorster share how they were forced to upgrade their medical aid to get Eric treatment for Stage 4 kidney cancer. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic...

Lisa Mertens gives a brief outline of genetic influences in multiple myeloma. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information....

Dr Sharlene Parasnath explains the treatment landscape and patient journey of classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Dr Sharlene Parasnath is Head of Clinical Haematology and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital and UKZN in KwaZulu-Natal. She is passionate about teaching haematology and making haematology services available to all South Africans. Facebook &middot...

Bonni Suckling candidly shares why after 10pm, her brain clocks out of logic and into her feelings. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za...

Dr Jasmine Ramiah expands on deep vein thrombosis in cancer. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information. Dr Jasmine Ramia...

Dr Andrew Robson describes the lessons learnt from creating stress-free spaces for animals that humans should follow. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Vi...

Dr Andrew Robson unpacks how smart science and smarter tech are changing the game as cancer fighters. This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belo...

Fiona Hardie highlights the science behind reflexology and the benefits of it as a complementary therapy for oncology patients. This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of fact and opinions expr...

Dr Jasmine Ramiah discusses how chemo-immunotherapy complements each other in haematological malignancies and the promising prospects for the future. This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To support you along every step of your nutritional cancer journey, visit mycancermynutrition.co.za. Statements of...