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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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18:45

Chemo Brain: Why It Happens and How to Manage It

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2026/10/07

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: - Why chemo brain happens, and the factors that can contribute beyond chemotherapy itself - Common chemo brain symptoms, like forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and mental fog - How chemo brain can differ from person to person, and how long it typically lasts - Practi...

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19:43

Persistent Cough: When It Could Be a Sign of Lung Cancer

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2026/10/05

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 persistent cough versus a chronic cough, and when three weeks matters - Cough patterns that raise more concern, including coughing up blood - Other symptoms that often appear alongside, like breathlessness, chest pain, and weight loss - Who faces higher risk, includi...

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13:48

What to Expect During a Colonoscopy: A Step-by-Step...

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2026/10/02

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 colonoscopy, from check-in to recovery - How IV sedation works and why most patients remember little of the exam - How to prepare with a liquid diet and prep solution in the days before - What to expect the morning of the procedure - What recovery feels like and how soon...

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1:40

Can One Blood Test Screen for 50+ Cancers? Experts...

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2026/10/01

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 and why oncologists remain divided. You'll learn: - How a multi cancer blood test looks for DNA fragments shed by cancer cells - Why the FDA panel voted 7 to 2 on benefits versus risks, and 6 to 4 on effectiveness - What large US and UK trials found, includin...

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19:10

DCIS: What a “Stage 0” Breast Cancer Diagnosis Means

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2026/09/30

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 "in situ" actually mean for a DCIS diagnosis - Why DCIS rarely causes symptoms and how it is usually found on a routine mammogram - The three steps doctors use to confirm a diagnosis: mammogram, biopsy, and receptor testing - How DCIS differs from LCIS, lobular carcino...

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19:28

Stomach Cancer: Early Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

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2026/09/28

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 and the risk factors that raise the odds. You'll learn: - Why stomach cancer can grow for months before causing obvious trouble - The warning signs to watch for, including persistent abdominal pain, feeling full after only a few bites, and unexplained weight...

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17:58

Tongue and Oral Cancer: What a Persistent Mouth Ulcer...

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2026/09/25

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 else to watch for. You'll learn: - Why a mouth ulcer lasting more than three weeks needs a checkup, even without pain - Other warning signs to watch for, including red or white patches, a new lump, and numbness - The risk factors that raise the chance of oral ...

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2:02

Cancer Treatment After 65: What Older Adults Should Know

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2026/09/24

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 families supporting them. You'll learn: - Why fitness, not age, now guides treatment decisions for older patients - How doctors use short screening tools to measure a patient's strength, memory, and daily function - What the two new NCCN guides cover, one for...

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15:23

Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer): Why It's Often...

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2026/09/23

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 cholangiocarcinoma often causes no symptoms until it blocks bile flow - The three main tumor types and why their location matters for treatment - The most common signs, including jaundice, itching, pale stools, and dark urine - Why liver fluke infection is one of the ...

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16:14

Oesophageal Cancer: When Heartburn Is More Than Acid...

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2026/09/21

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: - How GERD develops from long-term acid exposure - How Barrett's esophagus fits into that pathway, and why most people with it never develop cancer - The warning signs that go beyond typical reflux: difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, and persistent che...

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14:28

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms: Why It's Called the Silent...

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2026/09/18

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 cancer earned the nickname "silent killer" - Why there is no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer - The most commonly reported signs, including bloating, pelvic pain, and feeling full quickly - How urinary changes can also signal a problem - Why five-year survival...

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1:45

Bladder Cancer Follow-Up: How Often Should You Be...

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2026/09/17

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 and SUO guideline update refreshed how often bladder cancer checkups should happen - Checkup frequency depends on original risk group, from low risk to high risk and carcinoma in situ - Cystoscopy and urine cytology remain the two most common tests used to monitor for r...

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20:20

Brain Tumour Symptoms: Headaches, Vision Changes, and...

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2026/09/16

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 on the tumour's location and size - What sets a tumour-related headache apart from an ordinary one - The vision changes and eye problems that can signal a tumour - Other signs to watch for, including weakness, seizures, and personality changes - The difference betwee...

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16:22

Hereditary Cancer Risk: When Should You Get Genetic...

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2026/09/14

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 diagnoses come from an inherited gene mutation - The family history patterns that suggest genetic testing is worth considering - What a genetic test actually looks for, and how long results take - Why speaking with a genetic counselor first matters before ordering a ...

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14:23

GIST Tumour Symptoms: Why It's Often Found by Accident

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2026/09/11

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 tumor is and where it typically grows - Why roughly one in five of these tumors cause no symptoms at all - What symptoms to watch for when they do appear - How doctors diagnose a GIST using imaging and biopsy - Why tumor size and mitotic rate matter for evaluating risk - ...

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1:50

Breast Cancer: Can a Blood Test Spot Resistance Earlier?

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2026/09/10

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. You'll learn: - Why the FDA called this the first cancer approval guided by a resistance mutation found in blood before a scan shows progression - How a blood test for circulating tumor DNA works - Why fewer than 5 percent of patients carry this resistance mutat...

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16:32

Uterine Cancer Symptoms: When Bleeding Needs Checking

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2026/09/09

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 timed is the clearest early sign of uterine cancer - Why post menopausal bleeding in particular needs urgent attention, even light spotting - Other symptoms beyond bleeding, including pelvic pain, unusual discharge, and bloating - What raises the risk of uterine cancer, ...

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18:02

Cervical Cancer Screening in Malaysia: HPV Tests and...

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2026/09/07

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 of the few cancers that regular screening can catch before it ever develops - The real difference between an HPV test and a Pap smear - Why Malaysia's national guidelines now favor the HPV test as the primary screening tool for most women - What actually happens during...

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19:53

What Happens During a Cancer Biopsy and What to Expect

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2026/09/04

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 usually the final step toward a diagnosis, not the first - The difference between needle biopsies and interventional (image-guided) biopsies used for internal organs like the lung, liver, and pancreas - When doctors choose a surgical or excisional biopsy instead - Wha...

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1:50

ASCO Breast Cancer Guidance: When Is Hormone Therapy...

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2026/09/03

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 learn: - Why ASCO updated its breast cancer treatment guidance in August 2026 - How doctors now estimate individual risk instead of relying on trial resemblance - Why endocrine therapy remains the treatment foundation for hormone receptor-positive disease - What the r...

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