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.
đ§ Empowering you with knowledge, support, and compassionate careâevery step of the way.
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Episodes
213 episodes
Where to Get Uterine Cancer Treatment in Malaysia: What Patients Should Know
In this episode, we discuss where to get uterine cancer treatment in Malaysia and what patients should look for when choosing the right cancer care center. From early diagnosis to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, this episode expla...
Biotin Supplements May Interfere With Cancer Test Results: What Patients Need to Know
Doctors are warning that high-dose biotin supplements, commonly found in hair, skin, and nail products, may interfere with important cancer lab tests. For patients undergoing cancer treatment or follow-up care, inaccurate blood test results cou...
Blood Test Could Help Predict Breast Cancer Immunotherapy Success With Liquid Biopsy Research
A new study suggests that a blood test may one day help predict which breast cancer patients are more likely to benefit from immunotherapy. This emerging liquid biopsy approach focuses on immune-related signals in the blood, especially T-cell a...
What Happens if Cervical Cancer Treatment Fails or the Cancer Returns?
In this episode, we explain what cervical cancer recurrence means, why it can happen after treatment, and what patients should know about monitoring, warning signs, and treatment options. Even when cervical cancer returns, early detection and p...
The Role of an Oncologist in Cancer Survivorship Care: Long-Term Support After Treatment
In this episode, we explore the important role oncologists play in cancer survivorship care after active treatment ends. Survivorship is not only about recovery, but it also involves long-term monitoring, emotional support, and coordinated heal...
Bone Metastasis in Breast Cancer: Symptoms and Treatment
In this episode, we explain how breast cancer can spread to the bones, the symptoms patients should watch for, and the treatment options available to help manage pain, mobility, and quality of life.Youâll learn: What doe...
Why Follow-Up Care Matters After Cancer Remission
In this episode, we explain why follow-up care remains essential even after cancer goes into remission and how regular monitoring helps support long-term health and recovery.Youâll learn: What cancer remission really mea...
Persistent Ear Blockage or Hearing Loss: Could It Be NPC?
In this episode, we explore how persistent ear blockage or hearing loss may sometimes be linked to nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC), a rare cancer that develops behind the nose and near the ears.Youâll learn: What is nasophar...
What Is the Best Treatment for Prostate Cancer in Early Stages?
In this episode, we explain the best treatment options for early-stage prostate cancer and how men can make informed decisions based on their diagnosis, PSA levels, and overall health.Youâll learn: What early-stage prost...
Colon Polyps and Colorectal Cancer Development: What You Need to Know
In this episode, we break down how colon polyps can develop into colorectal cancer and why early screening is one of the best ways to protect your long-term health.Youâll learn: What colon polyps are and how they form&nb...
New KRAS-Targeted Therapy Shows Early Promise for Lung and Pancreatic Cancer
A new KRAS-targeted therapy is showing encouraging early results for patients with advanced lung and pancreatic cancer. In this episode, we break down the latest clinical trial findings and explain what this experimental treatment could mean fo...
Understanding Chemotherapy Options for Pancreatic Cancer in Malaysia: Treatment, Care, and Outcomes
In this episode, we break down chemotherapy options for pancreatic cancer in Malaysia, helping you understand how treatment works, when itâs used, and how it supports better outcomes and quality of life.Youâll learn:How chemo...
Long-Term Immunotherapy for ASPS: AACR 2026 Breakthrough in Rare Cancer Treatment
In this episode, we break down the latest AACR 2026 breakthrough on long-term immunotherapy for alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS), a rare cancer that primarily affects adolescents and young adults.Youâll learn:What ASPS is an...
Why More Young Adults Are Being Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer
In this episode, we explore why more young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer and what this rising trend means for your health.Youâll learn: Why colorectal cancer cases are increasing in adults under 50&nb...
How Oncologists Create Personalized Treatment Plans for Each Cancer Type
In this episode, we explain how oncologists design personalized treatment plans based on cancer type, patient health, and evolving treatment strategies.Youâll learn:How different cancer types influence treatment decisions
How Breast Cancer Spreads to Lungs and Bones: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
In this episode, we break down how breast cancer spreads to the lungs and bones, and what patients and families need to know about breast cancer metastasis and metastatic disease.Youâll learn:What breast cancer metastasis is ...
Emerging Therapies for Difficult-to-Treat Uterine Cancer: New Options and Hope
In this episode, we explore the latest emerging therapies for hard-to-treat uterine cancer and how they help patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.Youâll learn:How targeted therapy attacks specific tumor cell...
Can Uterine Cancer Be Treated Without Surgery? Options and Strategies
In this episode, we explore how uterine cancer (endometrial cancer) can be treated without surgery and what patients need to know about non-surgical care.Youâll learn:How radiation therapy targets cancer cells in the uterus a...
Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE): How It Works for Liver Cancer Treatment
In this episode, we explain how transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) works as a targeted liver cancer treatment and why it plays a key role in controlling tumor growth.Youâll learn:What TACE is and how it combines chemother...
Side Effects of Cervical Cancer Treatment and How to Manage Them for Better Recovery
In this episode, we break down the most common side effects of cervical cancer treatment and share simple, effective ways to manage them while maintaining quality of life.Youâll learn:What side effects to expect from cervical...
Pancreatic Cancer Stages Explained: From Diagnosis to Treatment Planning
In this episode, we break down pancreatic cancer stages and what they mean for diagnosis, treatment planning, and overall care.Youâll learn:What each stage of pancreatic cancer means, from Stage 0 to Stage IV Ho...
Tumor-Targeting Probiotic Bacteria: A Breakthrough in Targeted Cancer Therapy
In this episode, we explore an innovative approach to cancer treatment using engineered probiotic bacteria, an emerging strategy that could transform how tumors are targeted and treated.Youâll learn:What tumor-targeting probi...
Image-Guided Cervical Cancer Treatment: How Global Research Is Improving Precision and Outcomes
In this episode, we explore how image-guided cervical cancer treatment is transforming care worldwide, using advanced imaging to improve precision, protect healthy organs, and enhance patient outcomes.Youâll learn:What standa...
How Prostate Cancer Progresses: From Local to Metastatic and What It Means for Treatment
In this episode, we explain how prostate cancer progresses from local disease to metastatic cancer, and why understanding the stage is key to choosing the right treatment and monitoring plan.Youâll learn:How prostate cancer b...
Combining Treatments: Multidisciplinary Liver Cancer Care for Better Outcomes
In this episode, we explore how combining treatments through multidisciplinary liver cancer care improves survival, reduces delays, and provides personalized care for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Youâll learn:...