Oncology Buddies

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

Physical activity to manage CIPN

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…

1 Jun 2025 3 min

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)

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…

1 Jun 2025 6 min

Cross-species cancer research

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…

1 Apr 2025 6 min

Your tongue health

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…

1 Apr 2025 7 min

The unspoken long-term side effects of childhood brain cancer

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…

1 Apr 2025 7 min

Clinical trials

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…

1 Apr 2025 5 min

Heleen Feldmann - the trial of my life

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…

1 Apr 2025 5 min

Jacqui O' Sullivan - finding strength in community

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…

1 Apr 2025 6 min

New hope in PARP inhibitors

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…

1 Apr 2025 6 min

The role of a haematology case manager

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…

1 Apr 2025 7 min

How is bladder cancer diagnosed?

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…

1 Apr 2025 6 min

Philip Botha - from preparing for death to living in wonder

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…

1 Apr 2025 8 min