Oncology Buddies

What is personalised medicine?

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…

2 Feb 4 min

Nutrition-related side effects of chemotherapy

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…

2 Feb 5 min

Can I use GLP-1 medications if I have cancer or am a cancer survivor?

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…

2 Feb 4 min

South Africa's most ignored disease: anal cancer

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…

2 Feb 4 min

Thelma Lomkwane - reaching contentment

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…

2 Feb 6 min

Colorectal screening

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…

2 Feb 6 min

Sandra Keddie - finding out I have Lynch Syndrome

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…

2 Feb 5 min

When is dialysis needed in kidney cancer?

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…

2 Feb 5 min

Eric and Thersia Vorster - united in the fight

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…

2 Feb 6 min

Genetic influences in multiple myeloma

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…

2 Feb 5 min

Classical Hodgkin lymphoma

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…

2 Feb 6 min

Why my grief only misbehaves after 10pm

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…

2 Feb 5 min

The plot to clot

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…

2 Feb 5 min

Why safe space matters

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…

2 Feb 5 min

A new breed of cancer fighters

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…

30 Nov 2025 3 min

The science behind reflexology

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,…

30 Nov 2025 6 min

The marriage of chemo-immunotherapy in haematological malignancies

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,…

30 Nov 2025 7 min

Bridging the gap

We chat to Prof Vernon Louw, President of the South African Clinical Haematology Society, about the recent 17th Annual Haematology Oncology Conference. 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…

30 Nov 2025 5 min

Medical Schemes Open Season 2026

The Council for Medical Schemes offers guidance when choosing a medical scheme or benefit option. 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…

30 Nov 2025 3 min

When Christmas hurts

Bonita Suckling (mom to Jed) talks about grieving deceased loved ones on special days, like Christmas. 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…

30 Nov 2025 6 min