Oncology Buddies

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Welcome to Oncology Buddies

Your platform for cancer care. Oncology Buddies informs and inspires all those who have or are affected by cancer. Oncology Buddies is committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions aimed at improving the quality, lifestyle, satisfaction, enjoyment and activities of people affected by cancer.

1 Dec 1 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 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 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 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 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 5 min

Be aware of scams and overpromises

René Botha gives sound advice on the warning signs of medical scams and overpromises. 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 5 min

Why your words matter

Dr Lizanne Langenhoven touches on an important topic: why your words matter when speaking to someone who has cancer. 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 6 min

The 2025 Big C Survivor's Guide: childhood cancers - how is it diagnosed?

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. In this episode, we…

1 Oct 15 min

The 2025 Big C Survivor's Guide: blood cancers - how is it diagnosed?

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. In this episode, we…

1 Oct 12 min

The 2025 Big C Survivor's Guide: solid tumours - how is it diagnosed?

This year we have focused on the diagnostic procedures of various cancers (solid tumours, blood cancers, and childhood cancers) to help you understand what tests will be done, why they are done, and which doctors are likely to do them, as well as the referral pathway. Our hope is that…

1 Oct 31 min

More than everyday nutrition

We learn the factual reasons behind why you need more than everyday nutrition when facing a cancer diagnosis and 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…

1 Oct 4 min

Start the mental health conversation

Caroline Rich shares tips on how to talk to your doctor about your mental health. 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 5 min

Bessie van Antwerp - finally on target

After eight years of changing treatment regimens to manage Stage 4 lung cancer, Bessie happily reports a major tumour shrinkage thanks to the targeted drug - osimertinib.

1 Oct 5 min

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 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 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 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 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 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 15 min