Oncology Buddies

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. In this episode, we cover blood cancers: leukaemia; lymphomas, and multiple myeloma. This guide is brought to you by Word for Word...

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. Our hope is that this will outline what you can expect. In this episode, we cover solid tumours: breast cancer; colorectal cancer;...

We learn the factual reasons behind why you need more than everyday nutrition when facing a cancer diagnosis and 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 illne...

Caroline Rich shares tips on how to talk to your doctor about your mental health. 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 informat...

After eight years of changing treatment regimens to manage Stage 4 lung cancer, Bessie happily reports a major tumour shrinkage thanks to the targeted drug - osimertinib. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dietitian, Meagan Atcheson, highlights the power of nutritional support in cancer care. Meagan Atcheson is a registered dietitian who focuses specifically in oncology. She is a plant-centric foodie who promotes a nourishing approach to health and wellness using evidence-based research and guidelines only. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Slindokuhle Sibiya describes the hereditary cancer syndromes that increase the risk of uterine and ovarian 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...

Dr Leanne Prodehl explains the intricate process of the Whipple procedure. 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...

Despite a severe complication from a nuclear medicine treatment, Maryke du Toit, who has metastatic pancreatic cancer, would have it again if she had the choice. 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 Lizette Louw explains how peptide receptor radionuclide therapy using Lutetium-177 radiation targets neuroendocrine tumours. 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 i...

Dr Angela Murphy looks at the correlation between diabetes and 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 Ang...

Dr Michelle King discusses the important topic of when your emotions are unseen, and how invalidation impacts your healing journey. 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 chron...

Bonni Suckling depicts her mother’s intuition in a fictional monologue of her late son, Jed Brady Thomas-Suckling. 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...

Kusha Kalideen unpacks why genetic testing helps determine prostate cancer treatment, specifically with the use of the targeted drugs, PARPi. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Andrew Robson sheds light on how environmental carcinogens not only affects humans but companion animals too. 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 l...

Bonni Suckling shares how she concluded what resilience really is: a child wearing cancer. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Bonni Suckling is the founder of Rainbows and Smiles Foundation. In 2022, she completed her Pae...

Dr Andrew Robson explores the unseen role of companion animals as caregivers in cancer recovery. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Dr Andrew Robson, a veterinarian based in Mpumalanga, holds a Master of Science Degree an...

Richard Laskey candidly talks about his struggle with addiction, even during his late wife’s cancer diagnosis, and how he chose to get sober and live a life he is satisfied with. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Laurell...

Dr Jireh Serfontein educates us on the causes of testosterone deficiency in men, as well as natural and medical interventions to manage it. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Dr Jireh Serfontein is a medical doctor and se...

Did you know prevention can start on your plate? Lailaa Cajee expands on prostate health on your plate. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Lailaa Cajee is a pharmacist with a diploma in nutrition and extensive expertise i...

Dr Gareth Bydawell explains cryoablation, its indications, patient selection criteria, procedural expectations, and the long-term success rates. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Dr Gareth Bydawell is an interventional r...

Donald Stewart shares his 25-year journey of living with multiple myeloma, giving all glory to God. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a...

Dr Kerry-Ann Louw explains why self-care needs to be done on a regular basis to be effective. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Dr Kerry-Ann Louw is a consultation-liaison psychiatrist and senior lecturer at Stellenbosch...

Fiona Hardie unpacks the power of oxytocin and gives easy ways to boost it naturally. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Fiona Hardie is embracing her midlife years as she continues teaching pilates online while studying...

Every drug has a possible side effect. Dr Garrick Laudin expands on cytokine release syndrome, a side effect caused by certain immunotherapies. This episode is brought to you by Boston Scientific. Statements of fact and opinions expressed in this episode belong to the contributor and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Boston Scientific. Dr Garrick Laudin is a specialist physicia...