Episodes

  • The 2026 Big C Survivor’s Guide: Post-treatment nutrition

    The 2026 Big C Survivor’s Guide: Post-treatment nutrition
    Feb 4 2026
    Nourishing through cancer.

    Episode three covers Life after cancer; Exercise and cancer; Emotional eating, recurrence, and food relationship.

    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 information. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    16 mins
  • The 2026 Big C Survivor's Guide: Managing side effects during treatment

    The 2026 Big C Survivor's Guide: Managing side effects during treatment
    Feb 4 2026
    Episode two covers How to manage nutrition-related side effects; Hormonal therapy and side effects; Nutritional care in childhood cancer; Screening tools for malnutrition; and PEG feeding.

    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 information. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    32 mins
  • The 2026 Big C Survivor's Guide: I've got cancer - what should I eat?

    The 2026 Big C Survivor's Guide: I've got cancer - what should I eat?
    Feb 4 2026
    Nourishing through cancer.

    Episode one covers Nutrition and cancer; Glutamine and cancer; Prescribed minimum benefits; The benefits of early consultation of a dietitian; and Why early counselling is essential in cancer care.

    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 information. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    24 mins
  • Welcome to Oncology Buddies

    Welcome to Oncology Buddies
    Feb 4 2026
    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. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    Less than 1 minute
  • The infamous cancer ribbon

    The infamous cancer ribbon
    Feb 2 2026
    Have you ever wondered where the cancer ribbon originated? Nadia Booysen shares her research.

    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 information.

    Nadia Booysen is a cancer survivor and an oncology counsellor (BSW Hons (Social Work) (UP), BA Hons (Psychology) (Unisa), PGDip (PallMed) (UCT)) in private practice. Serving in oncology is not a profession to her, but rather a way of life. She has a keen interest in mental health and believes that it’s an underestimated and stigmatised topic. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    4 mins
  • What is personalised medicine?

    What is personalised medicine?
    Feb 2 2026
    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 information.

    Kusha Kalideen is a medical scientist specialising in molecular testing of solid tumours to aid in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic options in cancer patients. She currently works at Lancet Laboratories. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 mins
  • Nutrition-related side effects of chemotherapy

    Nutrition-related side effects of chemotherapy
    Feb 2 2026
    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 chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

    Robyn van der Westhuizen is a clinical dietitian who works at Life New Kensington Rehabilitation Clinic and Life Bedford Gardens Hospital, and runs NutraConnect, her own private practice that supports patients at home, including those needing palliative care during cancer treatment. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    6 mins
  • Can I use GLP-1 medications if I have cancer or am a cancer survivor?

    Can I use GLP-1 medications if I have cancer or am a cancer survivor?
    Feb 2 2026
    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 illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information.

    Dr Michelle King is a psychiatrist with a special interest in chronic pain and palliative care. She is dedicated to improving quality of life for patients through compassionate, evidence-based approaches. She currently serves as President of the Pain Society of South Africa (PAINSA). Visit michellekingpsychiatrist.com Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 mins