Oncology Buddies

Fuel for the fight

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.

1 Oct 2025 4 min

Uterine and ovarian hereditary cancer syndromes

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…

1 Oct 2025 7 min

What is the Whipple Procedure?

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…

1 Oct 2025 5 min

Maryke du Toit - Whipple Warrior

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…

1 Oct 2025 11 min

Lutetium-177 DOTATATE Therapy

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…

1 Oct 2025 10 min

Diabetes and cancer

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…

1 Oct 2025 15 min

The effect of invalidation

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…

1 Oct 2025 6 min

The power of a mother's intuition

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…

1 Oct 2025 6 min

The importance of genetic testing in prostate cancer

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

1 Oct 2025 3 min

The air we share

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…

1 Oct 2025 5 min

Resilience is a child wearing cancer

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…

1 Jun 2025 5 min

Companion animals as caregivers

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…

1 Jun 2025 6 min

Richard Laskey - open your eyes and look within

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…

1 Jun 2025 8 min

Understanding testosterone deficiency in men

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…

1 Jun 2025 7 min

Prostate health on your plate

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…

1 Jun 2025 5 min

Cryoablation: a new treatment option

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…

1 Jun 2025 4 min

Donald Stewart - twenty-five years of grace

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…

1 Jun 2025 9 min

Practise self-care

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…

1 Jun 2025 5 min

Boosting oxytocin naturally

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…

1 Jun 2025 4 min

Cytokine release syndrome

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…

1 Jun 2025 5 min