Episodes

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

    The 2026 Big C Survivor’s Guide: Post-treatment nutrition
    Jun 1 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
    Jun 1 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?
    Jun 1 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
    Jun 1 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
  • Bone health and fracture risk during ADT for prostate cancer

    Bone health and fracture risk during ADT for prostate cancer
    Jun 1 2026
    Dr Omondi Ogude highlights bone health and fracture risk for prostate cancer patients who are on androgen deprivation therapy.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

    Dr Omondi Ogude is a medical oncologist serving as a director of the Sandton Oncology Medical Group and practices at the Sandton Oncology Centre. He specialises in breast, gastrointestinal, and gynaecological malignancies and is actively involved in research. He serves as a principal investigator and sub-investigator on multiple trials. He also chairs and sits on various multi-disciplinary forums in Johannesburg and advisory boards locally and internationally. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    8 mins
  • Louis Brauer - falling smarter to protect bone health

    Louis Brauer - falling smarter to protect bone health
    Jun 1 2026
    Avid gamer, Louis Brauer, who is living with metastatic prostate cancer, explains that one way he reduces his fracture risk is by falling safely and correctly.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    5 mins
  • Erectile dysfunction and pleasure

    Erectile dysfunction and pleasure
    Jun 1 2026
    Lisa Welsh details how to reclaim intimacy after prostate cancer and enjoy pleasure with erectile dysfunction.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

    Lisa Welsh is an accredited sex educator who focuses on helping people to experience more pleasure in their daily lives. She serves as the Communications Lead for My Sexual Health and the World Association for Sexual Health. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    7 mins
  • Eric Vorster - I felt like a failure

    Eric Vorster - I felt like a failure
    Jun 1 2026
    In the hope of encouraging couples to speak openly, Eric Vorster and his wife, Thersia, share how they, as a couple, overcame erectile dysfunction resulting from prostate cancer treatment.

    This episode is proudly brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Men’s Health Month this June, we’re turning the spotlight on the unique challenges and triumphs men face on their cancer journey — encouraging a culture of openness and proactive health.

    Laurelle Williams is the editor at Word for Word Media. She graduated from AFDA with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Live Performance. She has a love for storytelling and sharing emotions through the power of words. Write to editor@wordforwordmedia.co.za Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn
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    6 mins