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

The Onco Life Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by DR. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE, with 259 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

DR. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE hosts The Onco Life Podcast, a arts show with 259 episodes published.

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  Oesophageal Cancer: When Heartburn Is More Than Acid Reflux

  Sep 20, 202616 min

  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 chest pain - Why a hoarse voice or a feeling of food sticking in the throat is also worth mentioning to a doctor - How ordinary reflux and warning signs actually differ in pattern - Why an endoscopy is usually the first step in telling the two apart - What diagnosis and treatment for esophageal cancer typically involve If your reflux has changed pattern, stopped responding to the usual remedies, or come with any of these warning signs, bring it up with your doctor rather than reaching for another antacid. Blog Link: Oesophageal Cancer: When Heartburn Is More Than Acid Reflux Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for expert cancer information and patient-centered education. Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE Visit us at oncolifecentre.com Call: +60 3 2242 3260 Book a consultation or ask a question — we're here to support your journey.

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  Hereditary Cancer Risk: When Should You Get Genetic Testing?

  Sep 13, 202616 min

  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 test - How two of the most common hereditary cancer syndromes affect risk - How screening age changes for someone with a known inherited risk - How genetic testing decisions vary by cancer type - What health insurance in Malaysia typically covers for genetic testing Understanding your family history is the first step toward knowing whether genetic testing could offer real answers for you and your family. Blog Link: Hereditary Cancer Risk: When Should You Get Genetic Testing? Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for expert cancer information and patient-centered education. Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE Visit us at oncolifecentre.com Call: +60 3 2242 3260 Book a consultation or ask a question — we're here to support your journey.

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

  Sep 10, 202614 min

  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 - Who is more likely to develop this type of tumor - How doctors treat GISTs, including surgery and targeted therapy - What questions to ask if a scan or biopsy points to a GIST Whether a GIST is found because of symptoms or by accident during an unrelated scan, understanding the diagnosis is the first step toward a clear treatment plan. Blog Link: GIST Tumour Symptoms: Why It's Often Found by Accident Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for expert cancer information and patient-centered education. Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE Visit us at oncolifecentre.com Call: +60 3 2242 3260 Book a consultation or ask a question — we're here to support your journey.

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  Breast Cancer: Can a Blood Test Spot Resistance Earlier?

  Sep 9, 20262 min

  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 mutation at diagnosis, while nearly 40 percent develop it later - What the pivotal trial found: 16 months without disease progression versus 9.2 months for patients who continued their original therapy - Why an FDA advisory panel voted against calling the trial results clinically meaningful - What conditions come with this accelerated approval, including a boxed warning for irregular heart rhythm - Why this approach currently applies only to patients already diagnosed and already in treatment This approval marks an early step toward monitoring breast cancer treatment resistance through blood rather than waiting for scans. Regulators still want more proof that earlier action extends survival, not just the time before the next scan. Blog Link: Breast Cancer: Can a Blood Test Spot Resistance Earlier? Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for expert cancer information and patient-centered education. Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE Visit us at oncolifecentre.com Call: +60 3 2242 3260 Book a consultation or ask a question — we're here to support your journey.

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  Uterine Cancer Symptoms: When Bleeding Needs Checking

  Sep 8, 202617 min

  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, including Lynch syndrome and other inherited factors - The difference between endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma, the two main types - How doctors actually diagnose uterine cancer, from a pelvic exam to a transvaginal ultrasound and tissue sample - Why no blood test alone can confirm or rule out uterine cancer If you've noticed a change in your bleeding pattern, this episode covers what it might mean and when it's worth a doctor's visit. Blog Link: Uterine Cancer Symptoms: When Bleeding Needs Checking Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for expert cancer information and patient-centered education. Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE Visit us at oncolifecentre.com Call: +60 3 2242 3260 Book a consultation or ask a question — we're here to support your journey.

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