Oncology Buddies

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...

Wendy Vermaak shares how specialised physical activity and balance training is seen as an effective management tool for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. 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. Wendy Vermaak is a bio...

Gabriella Kourie explains the symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and how 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. Gabriella Kourie is a qualified occupational therapist, specialising in the fie...

Andrew Robson explores how cancer studies in animals contribute to understanding and treating human cancers. 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 lifeg...

Melanie Wright explores tongue health and what it reveals about your well-being, as well as signs of tongue 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. Visi...

With May being Brain Cancer Awareness Month, Bonni Suckling highlights the effects of brain cancer treatment, and how the journey never really ends. 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...

Teresa Smit and Debbie Peters inform us of what clinical trials not only offer patients, but healthcare staff 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...

Heleen Feldmann shares her current experience of being on a drug trial for advanced melanoma 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.z...

Jacqui O’Sullivan shares a glimpse of her ongoing battle with ovarian cancer and how her community is pulling her through. This article is sponsored by AstraZeneca in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely the patient's own work and not influenced by AstraZeneca in any way. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Trudy Smith shares how advancements in genetics and targeted therapies, such as PARP inhibitors, are reshaping the landscape of ovarian cancer. This article is sponsored by AstraZeneca in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely the healthcare expert’s own work and not influenced by AstraZeneca in any way. Dr Trudy Smith is a gynaecology...

Jacki Van Niekerk details what a haematology case manager does and their role in the haematology cancer 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 chronic illness. Visit l...

Dr Daleen Geldenhuys lists the various diagnostic tests that may be done to diagnose bladder 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.z...

Philip Botha was preparing for death until his medical aid approved a new immunotherapy drug to treat his bladder cancer. He shares his phenomenal story with us. 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...