The Onco Life Podcast
Welcome to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for cancer care insights, treatment updates, and patient-centered education. Hosted by the team at Onco Life Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this podcast is designed to guide patients, caregivers, and listeners through every stage of the cancer journey.
Each episode features expert advice from our oncologists, wellness tips, treatment innovations, and answers to the most common questions about cancer types, therapies, and recovery.
🎧 Empowering you with knowledge, support, and compassionate care—every step of the way.
📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
🌐 Learn more at oncolifecentre.com
Episodes
271 episodes
Male Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Risks and When to Get Checked
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode looks at male breast cancer, a diagnosis many people don't expect because breast cancer is so often framed as a disease that only affects women. We walk through the warning signs, the mai...
Brain Tumour Test Gives Results in Under Two Hours
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.A new NHS England pilot will let surgeons identify a brain tumour's type during an operation, using a nanopore DNA test developed in Nottingham. This episode explains how the test works and how doctor...
Chemo Brain: Why It Happens and How to Manage It
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode explains why chemo brain happens during or after cancer treatment, and the everyday strategies that can genuinely help with the cognitive impairment it causes.You'll learn:- W...
Persistent Cough: When It Could Be a Sign of Lung Cancer
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode explains when a nagging cough is worth medical attention, and which cough patterns point toward lung cancer rather than a common cold or reflux.You'll learn:- What counts as a...
What to Expect During a Colonoscopy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode walks through what happens during a colonoscopy, from prep to recovery, using a flexible tube to examine the colon and rectum.You'll learn:- What happens at each step of a col...
Can One Blood Test Screen for 50+ Cancers? Experts Debate
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode looks at multi cancer early detection, a blood test that scans for signals from dozens of cancers in a single draw. We explain why a US FDA advisory panel supported it in September 2026 a...
DCIS: What a “Stage 0” Breast Cancer Diagnosis Means
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode explains what a DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ, diagnosis means when a pathology report reads "stage 0," and what typically happens next.You'll learn:- What "stage 0" and "...
Stomach Cancer: Early Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.Stomach cancer often causes no symptoms early on, which is why persistent stomach discomfort deserves attention rather than a wait-and-see approach. This episode covers the warning signs to watch for ...
Tongue and Oral Cancer: What a Persistent Mouth Ulcer Could Mean
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.A mouth ulcer usually heals within a week or two, but one that lingers can be an early warning sign of mouth cancer. This episode looks at when a persistent sore needs a doctor's attention and what el...
Cancer Treatment After 65: What Older Adults Should Know
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.New geriatric oncology guidelines released in September 2026 are changing how doctors plan cancer care for people over 65. This episode breaks down what the guidance means for older patients and the f...
Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer): Why It's Often Diagnosed Late
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode looks at why cholangiocarcinoma so often stays silent for years, its three main tumor types, and the risk factors and treatment options worth knowing about.You'll learn:- Why ...
Oesophageal Cancer: When Heartburn Is More Than Acid Reflux
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode looks at how to tell ordinary heartburn apart from warning signs that need a doctor's attention, and what happens between GERD, Barrett's esophagus, and cancer risk.You'll learn:<...
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms: Why It's Called the Silent Cancer
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode looks at why ovarian cancer is so often diagnosed late, the everyday signs that get overlooked, and what the numbers show about catching it early.You'll learn:- Why ovarian ca...
Bladder Cancer Follow-Up: How Often Should You Be Checked?
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.A major 2026 update to U.S. bladder cancer guidelines reshapes how often patients should be checked after treatment. This episode looks at what changed and why.You'll learn:- A 2026 AUA an...
Brain Tumour Symptoms: Headaches, Vision Changes, and More
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode covers the most common signs of a brain tumour, from headache patterns to vision changes, and when they warrant a doctor's attention.You'll learn:- Why symptoms depend heavily...
Hereditary Cancer Risk: When Should You Get Genetic Testing?
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode looks at inherited cancer risk, including which family history patterns point toward genetic testing and what to expect from the process.You'll learn:- Roughly how many cancer...
GIST Tumour Symptoms: Why It's Often Found by Accident
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode looks at gastrointestinal stromal tumors, including why they so often cause no symptoms and how doctors find and treat them.You'll learn:- What a gastrointestinal stromal tumo...
Breast Cancer: Can a Blood Test Spot Resistance Earlier?
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.In this episode, we break down the FDA's new accelerated approval for a breast cancer treatment guided by an early resistance blood test, and what it could mean for patients already in treatment.<...
Uterine Cancer Symptoms: When Bleeding Needs Checking
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode explains the symptoms of uterine cancer, especially abnormal bleeding, and when they're worth getting checked.You'll learn:- Why bleeding that is heavier, longer, or oddly tim...
Cervical Cancer Screening in Malaysia: HPV Tests and Pap Smears
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode explains the difference between an HPV test and a Pap smear, who needs which one in Malaysia, and how often screening should happen.You'll learn:- Why cervical cancer is one o...
What Happens During a Cancer Biopsy and What to Expect
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode walks through what actually happens during a biopsy, the different procedure types, and how a small tissue sample becomes a confirmed diagnosis.You'll learn:- Why a biopsy is ...
ASCO Breast Cancer Guidance: When Is Hormone Therapy Enough?
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode looks at ASCO's August 2026 guideline update on endocrine therapy for breast cancer, including when this treatment alone is enough and when doctors consider adding more.You'll lea...
Liver Cancer Screening for Hepatitis B Carriers in Malaysia
Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast.This episode explains why chronic hepatitis B carriers face a much higher risk of liver cancer, and walks through what regular screening for it actually looks like in practice.You'll learn: