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.
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The Onco Life Podcast
Reconnecting with Food After Cancer: How the Garden of Hope Helps Patients Heal Physically and Emotionally
Cancer treatment often changes how patients experience food, turning meals into a source of stress instead of comfort. In this episode, we explore how programs like the Garden of Hope are helping cancer patients rebuild a positive relationship with eating through gardening, cooking, and community support.
Listeners will learn:
- How chemotherapy and radiation affect taste, smell, and appetite
- Why does eating become emotionally challenging during treatment
- How the Garden of Hope uses gardening and cooking to restore joy in food
- Practical culinary strategies to manage side effects like dry mouth or nausea
- Simple food swaps and meal tips to make eating easier and more enjoyable
- The emotional benefits of connecting with others through shared meals
- How similar therapeutic programs can support cancer survivors nationwide
Discover how rediscovering food can nurture both body and soul for those recovering from cancer.
Blog Link: Cancer Patients’ Relationship with Food During and After Treatment
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Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE
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