Oncology Buddies

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

A simple way to understand clinical trials

Caroline Rich gives a brief outline of how to understand published clinical trials. 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…

30 Nov 2025 5 min

Cervical cancer screening

Kusha Kalideen highlights the importance of cervical cancer screening and discusses the two options: Pap smear and HPV PCR test. 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…

30 Nov 2025 5 min

Louise Abrahams - my journey inwards

Louise Abrahams shares her cervical cancer journey and how she reignited her mind-body connection. 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…

30 Nov 2025 15 min

Surgery support through nutrition

Meagan Atcheson educates us on how to prepare the body for healing after surgery through nourishment. 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 5 min

Give your skin a little love

Dr Sarita Retief, an oncologist, explains the effect chemotherapy has on the skin and offers guidance to manage these side effects. Dr Sarita Retief is currently working as a clinical and radiation oncologist at Nelspruit Mediclinic in the private sector. She completed pre- and postgraduate studies at the University of…

30 Nov 2025 3 min

Rex Parsons - the will not to give up

Rex Parsons tells us how thanks to his wife’s determination and research, he got further treatment for metastatic melanoma after being told there was nothing more to be done. This episode is brought to you by NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE to promote nutritional awareness and education throughout your cancer journey. To…

30 Nov 2025 4 min

Helping a loved one with cancer during treatment

Caroline Rich defines the term caregiver and offers ways to support your loved one as best as you can. 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 5 min