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The Onco Life Podcast

DR. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE

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

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12:32

Targeted Therapy for Liver Cancer: How Precision...

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2025/10/14

Targeted therapy is changing how doctors treat liver cancer, especially in advanced stages where surgery isn’t possible. By blocking the specific growth signals that fuel tumors, these treatments slow cancer progression, cut off blood supply to tumors, and support the immune system, all with fewer side effects than chemotherapy. In this episode, you’ll learn: How targeted therapy works to block tumor growth signalsThe difference between tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and monoclonal antibod...

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17:41

Who Is at Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer: Key Factors...

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2025/10/14

Understanding prostate cancer risk can help men take charge of their health. In this episode, we explore who faces a higher risk of developing prostate cancer and how genetics, lifestyle, and early screening play a role in prevention and detection. Listeners will learn: Why age is one of the biggest prostate cancer risk factorsHow family history increases the likelihood of prostate cancerThe impact of genetics and African ancestry on prostate healthWhy veterans exposed to Agent Orange face gr...

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16:17

Chemoembolization vs. Radioembolization for Liver...

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2025/10/12

Chemoembolization (TACE) and radioembolization (TARE) are two leading treatments for liver cancer, especially hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Both approaches target tumors directly while protecting healthy liver tissue, but each has unique benefits depending on stage, tumor size, and liver function. This episode breaks down how they work, who benefits most, and what research says about their effectiveness. In this episode, you’ll learn: How chemoembolization delivers chemotherapy directly to ...

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12:44

How Liver Cancer Is Diagnosed: Key Tests and...

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2025/10/10

Detecting liver cancer early is one of the most important steps toward successful treatment and better outcomes. Doctors use a combination of blood tests, imaging scans, and sometimes liver biopsies to confirm diagnosis, identify the type of cancer, and determine its stage. Regular monitoring also plays a key role for patients with liver disease, helping doctors catch changes before cancer progresses. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why blood tests like AFP and liver function tests are the fir...

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14:22

New Approaches for Treating Hepatocellular Carcinoma:...

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2025/10/10

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of primary liver cancer, now has more treatment options than ever before. From early detection to advanced systemic therapies, this episode explores how doctors personalize care to improve survival and quality of life for HCC patients. In this episode, you’ll learn: How imaging tools like MRI and CT improve early detection of liver cancerWhy are alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood tests important for diagnosis and monitoringWhich patients qualify...

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11:12

PSA Test for Prostate Cancer: Understanding Results...

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2025/10/08

The PSA test is one of the most common tools doctors use to screen for prostate cancer, but what do the results really mean? In this episode, we break down how PSA levels are measured, what can cause them to rise, and the follow-up steps doctors may recommend. You will learn: What the PSA test measures and why it mattersCommon reasons for elevated PSA levels besides cancerHow age and family history influence PSA resultsWhy doctors may repeat PSA tests before diagnosingThe role of digital rect...

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11:00

HCC Treatment Options Explained: Surgery, Transplant,...

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2025/10/07

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, now has more treatment options than ever before. From early detection with advanced imaging to systemic therapies and clinical trials, doctors can create personalized plans to improve survival and quality of life. In this episode, you’ll learn: How doctors stage HCC to guide treatment decisionsWhen surgery or a liver transplant can be curative for early-stage patientsWhy local therapies like ablation (RFA) and chemoemboliza...

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13:37

Understanding Rare Pancreatic Tumors: Symptoms,...

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2025/10/07

This episode explores unusual pancreatic tumors like lymphoma and sarcoma, which differ from the more common pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Listeners will gain insights into what makes these cancers rare, how they are diagnosed, and the treatment options available. You will learn: How pancreatic lymphoma and sarcoma differ from typical pancreatic cancersThe key symptoms patients should watch for, including abdominal pain and jaundiceWhy imaging and biopsy are essential for accurate diagnos...

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11:07

Stage 3 Breast Cancer Survival Rate by Age: Global...

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2025/10/06

Stage 3 breast cancer survival rates vary by age, subtype, and treatment access. This episode breaks down global statistics, Malaysia’s data, and how age affects treatment outcomes and survival. You will learn: The global 5-year survival rate for stage 3 breast cancerWhy do younger women often face more aggressive cancers like TNBCHow middle-aged patients typically achieve the best survival outcomesWhy older patients may have reduced survival due to comorbidities and treatment toleranceMalays...

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9:19

Early Signs of Pancreatic Cancer: Key Symptoms to...

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2025/10/03

Pancreatic cancer is often called a silent disease because symptoms can be subtle in the early stages. This episode highlights the most common warning signs and why acting quickly can make a difference in outcomes. You will learn: The first visible signs, including jaundice, dark urine, and itchy skinHow unexplained weight loss and appetite changes may signal concernThe role of greasy stools and digestive problems in early detectionWhy sudden changes in blood sugar should not be ignoredOverlo...

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10:49

Palliative Care for Lung Cancer: How Symptom...

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2025/10/01

In this episode, we explore how palliative care for lung cancer helps patients manage symptoms, ease side effects, and improve overall quality of life. Palliative care specialists provide comfort and support at every stage, working alongside cancer treatments to ensure dignity and daily independence. You’ll learn: What palliative care is and how it supports patients with lung cancerHow doctors, nurses, and counselors work together to reduce pain, fatigue, and breathing problemsSymptom managem...

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6:52

Understanding Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors:...

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2025/09/29

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are rare tumors that develop in the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. This episode explains what PNETs are, how they differ from common pancreatic cancer, and why early diagnosis is important for effective care. In this episode, you will learn: What pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are and how they developThe difference between functional and non-functional PNETsCommon symptoms to watch for, including changes in blood sugar and digestionRisk fac...

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15:42

Targeted Therapy vs Chemotherapy for Colorectal...

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2025/09/26

This episode explains the important differences between targeted therapy and chemotherapy for colorectal cancer, helping patients understand their treatment choices and possible side effects. You will learn: Why doctors may recommend chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of bothHow chemotherapy works to attack rapidly dividing cancer cellsThe role of targeted therapies in blocking specific cancer pathwaysCommon side effects of each treatment and how they are managedWhy tumor biolog...

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12:37

How Breast Cancer’s Tumor Microenvironment Evolves...

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2025/09/24

A new study reveals how breast cancer’s tumor microenvironment (TME) changes during chemotherapy, reshaping immune cells, fibroblasts, and blood vessels. These findings provide fresh insight into why some patients respond better to treatment and how future therapies can be more personalized. In this episode, you will learn: Why breast tumors act like ecosystems of different cell typesHow chemotherapy can reprogram immune cells to either fight or protect against cancerThe role of cancer-associ...

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12:59

Why Cancer Drug Trials Must Include Quality of Life...

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2025/09/22

Cancer treatments are often judged by survival rates, but how do they impact patients’ daily lives? This episode explores why quality of life (QoL) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) must be included in cancer drug trials and how they change the way patients, doctors, and researchers evaluate therapies. In this episode, you’ll learn: What does quality of life and HRQoL mean in cancer careWhy survival alone is not enough to measure treatment successHow QoL instruments like the EORTC QL...

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12:01

New Lung Cancer Treatment: IDEAYA Seeks FDA Approval...

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2025/09/17

In this episode, we explore IDEAYA Biosciences’ request for FDA approval to begin clinical testing of IDE892, a new targeted therapy designed for patients with MTAP-deleted non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This potential breakthrough drug represents a step forward in precision cancer treatment. You’ll learn: What IDE892 is and how it works as a PRMT5 inhibitorWhy MTAP-deleted NSCLC patients could benefit most from this treatmentHow Phase 1 clinical trials will test safety, dosing, and earl...

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15:54

Lasofoxifene and ER+ Breast Cancer: Breakthroughs in...

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2025/09/14

In this episode, we explore the latest advances in treating estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, with a spotlight on lasofoxifene, a next-generation hormonal therapy showing promise for patients with advanced disease and bone metastasis. You’ll learn: Why is such a common site for ER+ breast cancer metastasisHow traditional endocrine therapies can weaken bone health and impact quality of lifeThe unique dual action of lasofoxifene in both breast and bone tissueKey insights from the ...

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11:07

Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: What to Expect...

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2025/09/10

In this episode, we break down what patients can expect from radiation therapy for breast cancer, a proven treatment that reduces the risk of recurrence and supports recovery after surgery or chemotherapy. You’ll learn: Why radiation therapy is an important part of breast cancer treatmentThe different types of radiation therapy, including external beam and partial breast optionsHow advanced radiation planning ensures accuracy and safetyCommon side effects of radiation, such as fatigue and ski...

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13:10

Can an Oncologist Treat All Cancers? Understanding...

The Onco Life Podcast ·

2025/09/08

In this episode, we explore the role of oncologists and why no single doctor can treat every type of cancer. Instead, different oncology specialists work together to provide patients with the most effective care and treatment plan. You’ll learn: The different types of oncologists and the cancers they focus onHow medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists work together in patient careFactors doctors consider when designing a cancer treatment planWhy treatment options vary depending on cancer...

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13:58

Autoimmune Diseases and Digestive Cancers: What a...

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2025/09/07

In this episode, we break down a major new study that uncovered strong links between autoimmune diseases and gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers analyzed data from 1.5 million patients and found both increased and reduced cancer risks depending on the autoimmune condition. You’ll learn: How celiac disease sharply raises the risk of small intestine and esophageal cancersWhy type 1 diabetes is linked to higher risks across most digestive system cancersWhat lupus patients should know about pan...

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