Rad Chat (Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara)

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, cancer relapse, mental health, cancer during pregnancy and living with late effects of treatment.

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Meera Shah. Meera trained as a dentist and following a range of roles as a junior, focused on the treatment of patients with special needs. 

Whilst expecting her first child she noticed increasing pain in her chest, back and shoulders, with weakness of the upper body over time. When her son was 6 months old, she was diagnosed with a solitary bone plasmacytoma of the sternum. This was treated with radiotherapy. Due to the large tumour size, recovery was slow and Meera took many years to regain some upper body strength. She had to leave her role in clinical dentistry and go back to the drawing board. In 2018, Meera progressed to multiple myeloma, with multiple tumours in both femori and tibia. This was treated in 2019 with chemotherapy and an autologous stem cell transplant. She has since been on maintenance chemotherapy. There was a discussion of potential radiotherapy to both knees, but fortunately wasn’t required in the end. 

Unable to return to clinical practice, Meera completed her Diploma in Healthcare Professions Education. She now works part time in postgraduate dental education at NHSE and also delivers freelance education in the cancer space. Her primary focus is to educate healthcare professionals on the impact of living with a chronic condition/incurable cancer, not just on patients, but to the whole family, especially children. Her main message is to ensure patients are given personalised care based on their own personal needs. She also volunteers for Shine Cancer Support, supporting their network for young adults from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and is a trustee for National Voices. 

This episode is a deep dive into Meera’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments, her family life and how things could have been improved for her care.

Episode 158: part of the Living with and beyond cancer series(part 47).

CPD Reflection Points:

1. read about the symptoms of Multiple Myeloma: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/myeloma/symptoms-diagnosis/myeloma-symptoms/.
2. reflect on Meera’s experience of diagnosis, treatment and now living with multiple myeloma. 
3. consider how you build a rapport with your patients and what you could do to improve your practice.

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Links from the Episode:

• BBC News article 'People are blamed if they have cancer': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg67k35z757o
• What does time mean to us now?: 
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bHmlccOMzCxXdFtmq0xDf
• Myeloma UK radiotherapy: https://www.myeloma.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Myeloma-UK-Radiotherapy-Infosheet.pdf
• Mummy’s Star Charity: https://www.mummysstar.org/
• Myeloma UK: https://www.myeloma.org.uk/understanding-myeloma/related-conditions/solitary-plasmacytoma/
• Blood Cancer UK charity: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/
• Shine Cancer Support: https://shinecancersupport.org/
• National Voices: https://www.nationalvoices.org.uk/ 
• Early medical retirement due to ill health – what to do?: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/retirement/pensions/guides/early-medical-retirement-due-to-ill-health-what-to-do/ 
• Telling your children you have cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnosis/talking-about-cancer/talking-to-children-and-teenagers

Research links from the Episode: 

• Imaging in myeloma: a Royal College of Radiologists national survey of current imaging practice: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0009926021002774
• Multiple Myeloma and genetic testing: https://www.rcpath.org/profession/publications/annual-reports/annual-report-2021-2022/multiple-myeloma-entering-a-new-era-of-genetics.html  
• New paradigm for radiation in multiple myeloma: lower yet effective dose to avoid radiation toxicity: https://haematologica.org/article/view/9958 
• Towards individualized radiation therapy in multiple myeloma:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7327648/ 
• Radiation Therapy (RT) in a New Era of Multiple Myeloma (MM) Therapy: Trends of Engagement and Radiologic, Biochemical, and Cytogenetic Correlates of Outcomes and Response: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(24)02121-7/fulltext

Rad Chat Links:

• Rad Chat Website
• Link Tree
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• TikTok
• BlueSky
• YouTube

Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Hazel Roddam as part of Leadership Series (part 12).

Discussion around career progression and getting allied health professionals into research.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:
1) How could you capture and increase the visibility of local good practice in AHP research & innovation, against the specified objectives in the AHP Research & Innovation Strategy?
2) How could you prioritise any actions to address identified gaps?
3) How could you link in to local, regional and national resources and support networks to help you in the next year?

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Links from podcast:

Health Education England Subject Matter Expert - AHP Research Hazel.Roddam@hee.nhs.uk

Fellow of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOPxWMXvaXo

Associate Member Hochschule fur Gesundheit Bochum https://www.hs-gesundheit.de/aktuelles/details/hazel-roddam-erstellt-forschungsstrategie-fuer-gesundheitsberufe-in-england

https://www.uclan.ac.uk/news/uclan-and-german-university-extend-health-sciences-partnership.php

Director of Research Support Network #ReSNetSLT @ReSNetSLT https://resnetslt.com/

#NHSWonderwomen 2020 https://youtu.be/WiRdSPbi4Rs

Allied Health Professions’ Research & Innovation Strategy for England https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/allied-health-professions/enable-workforce/allied-health-professions%E2%80%99-research-innovation-strategy-england

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Oncology Professional Care Conference:
Shannon Johnson discusses her research and role as a palliative care specialist radiographer.

Shannon's previous episodes on Rad Chat:
https://radchat.transistor.fm/4 

https://radchat.transistor.fm/34 

https://www.oncologyprofessionalcare.co.uk/ 

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Stephanie Edwards & Thailay Roscoe talk about Raducational and Social Prescribing

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Abdul and Ben on their careers, radiotherapy physics and the advanced machinery available at GenesisCare.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on the benefits of advanced treatment techniques for people living with and beyond cancer.

2) watch this video on the Viewray MRIdian at GenesisCare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu261OEf3Pg 

3) watch these videos on Charles’ and Liz’ experiences of treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpAB79zxQLk and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkbdmEZwzLg

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Links from podcast:

GenesisCare: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk 

GenesisCare preparing for radiotherapy treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iol8EKHA5wI

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Videos on how to prepare for treatment: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos

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Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Florence Moon part of living with and beyond cancer series (part 45).

Discussion about Florence’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, body confidence and Eno swimwear.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Reflect on Florence’s experience of being offered a mastectomy.

2) Consider how you would support people like Florence in your clinical practice.

3) Read this journal article: body image and psychosocial effects in women after treatment of breast cancer: A prospective study: https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002961024004471

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Links from podcast:

Eno Swimwear: https://eno.eco/

Vogue Business article: https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/fashion/meet-the-brands-designing-bras-for-breast-cancer-survivors

Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/06/a-moment-that-changed-me-i-removed-my-prosthetic-breast-and-left-shame-behind

Luxiders magazine: https://luxiders.com/most-beautiful-sustainable-swimwear-on-earth-2023/

Macmillan Cancer Support charity - mastectomy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/removing-the-breast-mastectomy 

Breast Cancer Now charity resources:

Surgery for primary breast cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/treatment/surgery-for-primary-breast-cancer/ 

Your body after breast cancer treatment: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/life-after-treatment/your-body-after-breast-cancer-treatment/

Your operation and recovery: https://breastcancernow.org/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/bcc151_your_operation_and_recovery_2022_web.pdf

Bras after surgery for breast cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/life-after-treatment/bras-after-surgery-for-breast-cancer/

My body, myself report: https://breastcancernow.org/sites/default/files/files/my-body-myself-report.pdf

Look Good, Feel Better charity: https://lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk/

Nubian skin - find a prosthesis softie for your skin tone: https://www.nubianskin.com/pages/skin-tone

Research article on body confidence in the American Journal of Surgery (2024): 

Body image and psychosocial effects in women after treatment of breast cancer: A prospective study: https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002961024004471

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Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Clare Hutton as part of the leadership series (part 17).

Discussion about Clare’s career, being a radiotherapy department manager, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the highs and lows of management.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Consider the CoR Education framework: https://www.sor.org/getmedia/b2f6bf07-668f-4155-950a-b9d96c48eae1/12604-CoR-ECF-Interactive-v9a.pdf 

2) Reflect on what leadership skills you have now and consider where you might need to develop.

3) Consider undertaking a 360 insights review: https://www.insights.com/products/insights-discovery-full-circle/. 

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Links from podcast:

CoR Education framework: https://www.sor.org/getmedia/b2f6bf07-668f-4155-950a-b9d96c48eae1/12604-CoR-ECF-Interactive-v9a.pdf 

Hull University Teaching Hospitals Radiotherapy: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/queens/services/radiotherapy/ 

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Bunmi Olajide.

Discussion about Dr. Bunmi’s career, the role of screening within primary care, risk factors and health inequities.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1. What are the current recommendations for prostate cancer screening, and how have they evolved in recent years?
2. Can you discuss the pros and cons of different screening methods, such as PSA testing and digital rectal examination?
3. Are there any advancements in imaging techniques for prostate cancer diagnosis?
4. Can you discuss the role of active surveillance and its criteria for patient selection?
5. How can healthcare professionals improve cultural competence when working with diverse populations affected by prostate cancer?

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Links from podcast:

Ageing Better: https://ageing-better.org.uk/ 

Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK): https://prostatecanceruk.org/ 

Prostate Cancer signs and symptoms:: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms/prostate-cancer-signs-and-symptoms. 

PCUK risk checker for patients: https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker 

PCUK patient support links: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/get-support 

PCUK healthcare professional online learning and CPD: https://prostatecanceruk.org/for-health-professionals/resources/active-surveillance-hub/online-learning-and-cpd 

PCUK healthcare professional consultation toolkit: https://prostatecanceruk.org/for-health-professionals/resources/consultation-toolkit 

PCUK healthcare professional active surveillance hub: https://prostatecanceruk.org/for-health-professionals/resources/active-surveillance-hub 

Black men’s health: https://blackmenshealth.org.uk/ 

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**Trigger Warning**
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Alex King as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 23).

Discussion about Psychological Care for Cancer Patients.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) consider and reflect on the scope of your role in cancer psychological care – universal, enhanced or specialist.

2) consider some of the roles of specialist professionals in cancer psychological care.

3) reflect on the value of open questions, active listening and collaborative problem-solving in first-line psychological care.

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Links from podcast:

Cancer care map: https://www.cancercaremap.org/care-provider/dr-alex-king/ 

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Rad Chat live UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Matilda Hewitt about her role at Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and the importance of education. 

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance: https://www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/

UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:

Dr. Emma Hyde talks about her career and her plans for next year's UKIO.

Emma's episode: https://radchat.transistor.fm/42 

UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/

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Alison Sanneh talks about clinical placement expansion

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UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:

Dr. Carolyn Costigan talks about her role as a diagnostic research radiographer.

UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/ 

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Rad Chat live UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Alison Tree about prostate radiotherapy and her talk today.

Alison's previous episode: https://radchat.transistor.fm/episodes/bonus-episode-dr-alison-tree-consultant-clinical-oncologist-in-the-mr-linac-series.

**Trigger warning**
Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Nick Bennett as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 18)

Discussion about mental fitness and the FIKA mental fitness platform.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Mindset. Reflect on the notion of Mental Fitness. Consider that much like physical exercise and fitness you can build and improve your mental health through regular mental activities as an individual and even better, collectively as part of a team. It’s a common misconception that mental skills like confidence and positivity are simply character traits, you either have it or you don’t. This is not true. These mental skills that can be learnt and improved with practice of brief psychological informed activities. Reflecting on this potential you have to improve your mental strength is a growth mindset.

2) Behaviour change. While considering this growth mindset. Reflect on the behaviours you and your teams have when working together. Consider yourself as a role model. Your behaviours are contagious and by role modeling you have the potential to encourage a growth mindset within your team.
 

3) Commit to act. Like any other form of exercise, you need to act to build your mental fitness. As a role model in your team commit to starting a gratitude wave in an upcoming meeting with your team. How does this work? Simply request a few minutes at the start of the meeting and explain to the team you are about to start a gratitude wave. Choose a team member and publicly declare some gratitude for them, recognise them and share gratitude for what they contribute to the team. Then ask that person to choose another colleague and share gratitude for them and so on. Once everyone has spoken, ask how everyone feels.

An offer to all the listeners of this podcast. Try Fika Team Training free with your team.

Fika supports positive workplace culture. If you are a team leader or manager and wish to bring some short meeting icebreakers and team activities to your team to help build great culture and positive behaviours. Please reach out to hello@fika.community, mention the RadChat podcast and we will set you up with a free trial of Fika for your team.

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Links:
Fika website: https://www.fika.community/
Book your free trial here: https://www.fika.community/free-trial

All enquiries and interest in a chat with the Fika team: hello@fika.community

Fika on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/fika-community

Nick Bennett on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickobennett/

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Dr. Stephen Allen talks about his experience of prostate cancer and Tackle Prostate Cancer
Link here: https://tackleprostate.org/ 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Úna Findlay as part of the leadership series (part 23).

Discussion about Úna’s career, transferable skills of therapeutic radiographer and future plans at the UK Health Security Agency.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1. Reflect upon your current practice and consider how you can improve/ influence patient safety. 
2. Reread Toward Safer Radiotherapy. Have all recommendations being implemented in your work area? If you work in Clinical Radiology or Nuclear Medicine, many of the recommendations have transferable learning.

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Links from podcast:

Further information on the work of the Medical Exposures Group:

• https://www.ukhsa-protectionservices.org.uk/meg

Safer Radiotherapy publications:

• Triannual report
• e-Bulletin
• Webpage
• eSubscribe

Incident learning in clinical imaging, MRI and nuclear medicine:

• User guidance and application of the national taxonomy for incident learning in clinical imaging, MRI and nuclear medicine
• National coding taxonomy for incident learning in clinical imaging, MRI and nuclear medicine

Better Nuclear Medicine Practice:

• ARSAC notes for guidance: good clinical practice in nuclear medicine

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Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Darien Laird as part of Leadership Series (Part 15)

Discussion about the Global Coalition for Radiotherapy and challenges faced by the radiotherapy workforce

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Reflect upon what advocacy work your department or colleagues are involved in. Consider how you could be more involved or engage with advocacy in your day to day role. 

2) Use the toolkit to put together a department campaign: https://www.globalradiotherapy.org/advocacy 

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Links from podcast:

Global Coalition for Radiotherapy: https://radiotherapy.org.uk/ 

Radiotherapy UK Charity: https://radiotherapy.org.uk/ 

Advocacy Toolkit

https://www.globalradiotherapy.org/post/2-year-anniversary-advocacy-toolkit-8-april-2022

The Role of the Global Coalition for Radiotherapy in Political Advocacy for Radiation Therapy as a Cost- Effective and Underfunded Modality Around the World:

https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(21)00370-9/pdf

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Damien Garland to hear his experience of Prostate Cancer and treatment on the MR Linac at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on Damien’s experience of prostate cancer.

2) reflect on how you can improve patient experience for people undergoing treatment in your department.

3) consider ways to improve awareness of mental health issues for men.

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Links from podcast:

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/

Prostate Cancer UK Charity: https://prostatecanceruk.org/

Mental Health UK Charityhttps://mentalhealth-uk.org/mens-mental-health/

Mind Charity - a report on men’s health: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/reports-and-guides/get-it-off-your-chest-a-report-on-men-s-mental-health/

MR-Linac Consortium Website: https://mrlconsortium.org

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Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr Emma Hyde as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 10).

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) what does personalised care mean to you? 

2) what adjustments could you make to your professional practice to personalise the care you offer to your patient?

3) how could you champion the patient voice in your department? Are there adjustments you think your department should make to offer more personalised care for patients?

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Links from podcast:

https://www.personalisedcareinstitute.org.uk/ 

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**Trigger Warning**
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Holly Roberts as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 18)

Discussion about Larsen’s cancer treatment journey and how Larsen’s pride charity was formed along with what to expect from them.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 
1) reflect upon your practice in preparing paediatric brain tumour patients, how you can you familiarise them with the space / machines / processes to reduce anxiety and give them greater control over their treatment?
2) reflect upon your communication and use of language with paediatric brain tumour patients, how could this be adapted to help them to understand the process / feel more at ease / be inclusive of communication challenges they may now face? Can you identify what percentage of information is delivered direct to parents to explain, compared to the percentage of information you deliver direct to the child - does this require rebalancing?
3) reflect upon your / your centre’s practice around younger children (< 8) and general anaesthetic; consider the pros cons of GA and the implications for children with brain tumours, and weigh up the implications to treatment against prognosis and the ‘whole’ child.

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Links from podcast:

It Is Tough and Tiring but It Works—Children’s Experiences of Undergoing Radiotherapy’: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4824387/
Radiotherapy and proton beam treatment for children’s brain tumours: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/childrens-cancer/brain-tumours/treatment/radiotherapy-and-proton-beam
The Invisible String: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlUxXexjhYI
Children’s experiences and responses towards an intervention for psychological preparation for radiotherapy: https://ro-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13014-017-0942-5

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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Karen Campbell on her career, role as the president of the UK Oncology Nursing Society and why nurses need to get involved with research.

UK Oncology Nursing Society: https://ukons.org/ 

**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer series (part 36).

Discussion about Cheryl and Sarah’s cancer treatments, cancer, sex and intimacy. 

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on Cheryl and Sarah’s experiences of cancer, sex and intimacy.

2) consider how you broach the topic of cancer, sex and intimacy with your patients.

3) check out Cheryl and Sarah’s project work: https://linktr.ee/cancersxandintimacy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=71273a82-92e0-4a07-8937-7c8b9b43845d

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Links from podcast:

Cancer, Sex and Intimacy: https://linktr.ee/cancersxandintimacy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=71273a82-92e0-4a07-8937-7c8b9b43845d

Cancer and Intimacy podcast (by Cheryl and Sarah(: https://www.youtube.com/@cancerandintimacy2838/podcasts

Girl vs Cancer - Lauren Mahon: https://girlvscancer.co.uk/

Jo Divine - when sex is silent: https://www.jodivine.com/blogs/sexual-health/when-sex-is-silent-living-with-cancer

Shush Life - sex education: https://www.shushlife.com/

Pleasure & Intimacy: A guide for people living with cancer: https://issuu.com/fruitflycollective/docs/sex_cancer_book

Macmillan Cancer Support - we need to talk about sex: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/lovehoney

Macmillan Cancer Support - cancer and your sex life: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatment/coping-with-treatment/your-sex-life

Macmillan Cancer Support - fertility and cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/fertility

Macmillan Cancer Support - menopausal symptoms and cancer treatment: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/menopausal-symptoms-and-cancer-treatment

Menopause after cancer (research article): https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)02802-7/fulltext

Shine Cancer Support Charity: https://shinecancersupport.org/

Neuroendocrine Cancer UK: https://www.neuroendocrinecancer.org.uk/

Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT): https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/neuroendocrine-tumours-nets/treatment/radiotherapy/peptide-receptor-radionuclide-therapy-prrt

Hear Cheryl on the Black Women Rising podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackwomenrising/episodes/Black-Women-Rising---The-Untold-Cancer-Stories-S4-Ep5---Living-With-Stage-Four-Cancer-e2f4n2a

Blood Cancer UK - Lymphoma: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/lymphoma/

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Prof. Emily Jones and Dr. Emma Meaburn as part of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 12).

Discussion about Prof. Emily Jones and Dr. Emma Meaburn careers and research interests, genetics and brain and cognitive development work at Birkbeck university.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) consider how you would support someone with neurodiversity or a learning difference.

2) read Dr. Emma Meaburn’s recent blog: http://www.educationalneuroscience.org.uk/2023/03/13/can-polygenic-scores-predict-educational-outcomes/.

3) read the projects Prof. Emly Jones’ lab is conducting at the moment: https://sites.google.com/view/bondcbcd/projects.

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Links from podcast:

STAARS project: https://www.staars.org/can-we-take-part

Recent general science books that discuss what we know about the genetic contributions to socio-behavioural traits, including education - and why it matters for society:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blueprint-How-DNA-Makes-Who/dp/0241282071

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Genetic-Lottery-Matters-Social-Equality-ebook/dp/B091MQ771M?ref_=ast_author_dp

Book about how the brain works, written by cognitive neuroscientist colleagues at BBK (aimed at undergraduate students):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Brain-Works-Psychology-Students/dp/1529741947

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sinead Rothrie as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 48).

Discussion about Sinead’s career, the role of Speech and Language Therapists for people living with and beyond cancer, and Sinead’s research.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on how you consider patient-centred care in your clinical practice.

2) consider how people with head and neck cancer’s lives are impacted.

3) considering the main challenges people living with and beyond head and neck cancer face following treatment.

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Links from podcast:

Macmillan Cancer Support - Head and Neck Cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/head-and-neck-cancer

The Swallow’s Charity: https://theswallows.org.uk/

Heads2gether Charity: https://www.heads2gether.net/

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy: https://www.rcslt.org/.

The Royal Marsden Speech and Language Therapy: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/your-care/supportive-therapies/speech-and-language-therapy

NHS England - Speech and Language Therapist Role: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-health-professionals/roles-allied-health-professions/speech-and-language-therapist

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Trevor discusses his role as regional director partnerships, Siemens Healthineers and community diagnostic centres

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Leanne Patrick as part of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 5).

Discussion about Gender Based Violence.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Reflecting on your practice, can you identify any knowledge gaps that might present as a barrier to you asking about or knowing how to respond to disclosures of Gender Based Violence?

2) Take a look at this free course developed by Professor Parveen Ali on supporting victims of domestic violence: https://www.mooc-list.com/course/supporting-victims-domestic-violence-futurelearn

3) Familiarise yourself with local policies on supporting staff or patients who may be affected by GBV. 

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Links from podcast: 

The roles of nurses in identifying gender based violence: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jocn.16147 

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Sithembile Ngidi and Dr. Mogwale Motebajane to discuss their careers, Radiosurgery in Africa, health inequalities and the benefits of multi-disciplinary working.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) read about the symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/

2) reflect on the challenges people with brain tumours and neurological conditions face in Africa.

3) consider the benefits of multi-disciplinary working within Radiosurgery.

4) watch this video on the Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxikNfTbtzw 

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Links from podcast:

Elekta: https://www.elekta.com/

Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.elekta.com/patients/gamma-knife-treatment/

Leksell Gamma Knife Lightening: https://www.elekta.com/products/stereotactic-radiosurgery/leksell-gamma-knife-lightning/

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Videos on how to prepare for treatment: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos

Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/

Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour

Therapeutic Role of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Neuro-Oncology (2020): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023953/

Gamma Knife South Africa: https://www.gamma-knife.co.za/ 

Radiotherapy resources in Africa: an International Atomic Energy Agency update and analysis of projected needs (2021): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8675892/ 

Radiotherapy infrastructure for brain metastasis treatment in Africa: practical guildelines for implementation of a stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) program (2023): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12553-023-00799-3 

Expanding radiotherapy access in Sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of travel burdens and patient-related benefits of hypofractionation (2023): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10151787/ 

Dr. Sithembile Ngidi: https://multimedicsumhlanga.co.za/specialists/dr-sithembile-ngidi/ 

Dr. Mogwale Motebajane: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/doctors/9/dr-mogwale-samson-motebejane.html

Mediclinic Emfuleni: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/emfuleni/home.html

Mediclinic Vereeniging: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/vereeniging/home.html

Non-Cancerous Conditions Links:

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Other Conditions Treated: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/conditions-treated/conditions

Elekta case stud on bilateral thalamotomy with Leksell Gamma Knife for Essential Tremor: https://www.elekta.com/medical-affairs/case-studies/case-study-bilateral-thalamotomy-with-leksell-gamma-knife-for-essential-tremor/

Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9160151/

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For Brain Vascular Malformations: Current Evidence And Future Tasks (2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6874113/ 

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia : Review and Update (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452385/

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Bonus episode where Ben Allen answers questions from people who have reached out via social media to round off #SGRTweek

Links to literature:
SGRT community: https://sgrt.org/
Safer Radiation Therapy: https://www.saferradiationtherapy.com/
Vision RT:
https://www.visionrt.com/

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Clive Peedell as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Clive talks about his career, talks about his experience and experience of SpaceOAR™.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) read Clive’s research: SpaceOAR™ hydrogel spacer injection prior to stereotactic body radiation therapy for men with localized prostate cancer: A systematic review.

2) reflect on the benefits of shorter radiotherapy fractionations.

3) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WblIxPtVQ2M&t=1s.

4) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Procedural Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRzGb0bJwDk.

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Links from podcast:

Dr. Clive Peedell: https://www.sabr.org.uk/dr-clive-peedell/

Dr. Clive Peedell research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Clive-Peedell

Boston Scientific website: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/home.html

Boston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/products/hydrogel-spacers/spaceoar-hydrogel.html

Boston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Spacer for Reducing Radiation Toxicity During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer. A Systematic Review: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-mh/resources/spaceoar-hydrogel/2021-Literature-Review-spaceOAR.pdf

Boston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Associated with Lower Rectal Toxicity and Higher  Bowel Quality of Life in Late Follow-up: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-bph/UROPH-827401-AA-Infographic%20-%20SpaceOARHydrogel.Meta-Analysis-FINAL.EU.pdf

Prostate Cancer UK risk and symptoms:https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms

Prostate Cancer UK risk checker: https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

Prostate Cancer UK treatment publications: https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/our-publications/treatments

Prostate Cancer UK online community: https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/

Tackle Prostate Cancer: https://tackleprostate.org/

Tackle Prostate Cancer find a support group: https://tackleprostate.org/about-prostate-cancer/find-a-support-group/

Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapy

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CAUTION: The law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings, and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device or at www.IFU-BSCI.com. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. This material not intended for use in France.

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Clive Peedell was compensated by Boston Scientific for their contribution to this presentation.

This podcast is sponsored by Boston Scientific.

Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.

This material is intended to discuss common clinical considerations and procedural steps for the use of the reference technology but may not be appropriate for every patient or case. Decisions surrounding patient care depend on the physician’s professional judgement in consideration of all available information for the individual case.

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SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels are intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels contain Polyethylene Glycol (PEG). SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel contains iodine. Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse events. As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels. Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels include, but are not limited to: pain associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels injection, pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels, local inflammatory reactions, infection (including abscess), urinary retention, urgency, constipation (acute, chronic, or secondary to outlet perforation), rectal tenesmus/muscle spasm, mucosal damage, ulcers, fistula, perforation (including prostate, bladder, urethra, rectum), necrosis, allergic...

Claire Donaldson talks about their role as the president of the Society of Radiographers and inclusivity projects

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sophie and Becca.

Discussion about Sophie’s cancer diagnosis and late effects, and with Becca about her reseach.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) read about the symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/symptoms

2) reflect on the terminology you use with younger people having cancer treatment.

3) consider how to holistically support a young person to live with and beyond cancer.

4) reflect on how to support a young person to transition from finishing treatment to going back to their daily life.

5) complete the evaluation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2bJk5aVUFPXp7wgcZJY5jxF6voInOH2VGomUtgDLzxoJQIQ/viewform.

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Links from podcast:

Beacon Bursary: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/culture/projects/beacon-bursaries

Cancer Research UK Rad Net: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-research-infrastructure/radnet-our-radiation-research-network

Trekstock Charity: https://www.trekstock.com

Teenage Cancer Trust cancer support for patients: https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/information-about-cancer/cancer-support-parents

Macmillan Cancer Support looking after someone with cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/supporting-someone/looking-after-someone-with-cancer

Society of Radiographers Late Effects Special Interest Group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/special-interest-groups/radiotherapy-late-effect-sig

Radiation Reveal: https://crukradnet.colcc.ac.uk/2022/04/06/radiation-reveal/ 

Enhancing Radiosensitivity by Modulating Angiocrine Signalling within the Tumour Microenvironment authored by Rebecca Drake: https://www.crick.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2021-02/Rebecca%20Drake%20poster%2016_02_21.pdf 

Hear about Rebecca's PhD project this World Cancer Day 2021 at Barts Cancer Institute (video): https://m.facebook.com/bartscancerinstitute/videos/hear-about-rebeccas-phd-project-this-world-cancer-day/1364346377232883/

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Rad Chat Live UKIO 2024 Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Leandre Archer about the Society of Radiographers manifesto. 

Dr. Rizwan Malik - UKIO President

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Katie Phillips as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 34).

Discussion about Katie’s diagnosis and treatment along with her podcast Talking With Cancer.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on Katie’s experience of cancer.

2) read the signs and symptoms of Thyroid cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/thyroid-cancer

3) check out Katie’s website: Talking With Cancer: https://www.talkingwithcancer.com/ .

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Links from podcast:

Talking With Cancer: https://www.talkingwithcancer.com/ 

Just Giving Link: https://www.justgiving.com/team/talkingwithcancer

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/

Macmillan Cancer Support Thyroid Cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/thyroid-cancer

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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Harshani Green about her career as a clinical oncologist, renal cancer research and what the future holds for her.

Beyond the Knife in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review—To Ablate or Not to Ablate?: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/13/3455
UK Early Career Researchers in Cancer: https://www.ukecrc.co.uk/ 

**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Tatum de Roeck as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 30).

Discussion about Tatum’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, benefits of yoga and Shine Cancer Support charity.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Reflect on Tatum’s experience of cancer and treatment.

2) Consider how you could improve Tatum’s experience of treatment.

3) Explore and consider the benefits of yoga for people living with and beyond cancer.

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Links from podcast:

Shine Cancer Support: https://shinecancersupport.org/

Not your grandma’s cancer show podcast hosted by Tatum: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/not-your-grandma-s-cancer-show/id1603674127

Articles on the rise in cancer in the under 50s: https://www.bmj.com/company/newsroom/global-surge-in-cancers-among-the-under-50s-over-past-three-decades/ and https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/sep/05/cancer-cases-in-under-50s-worldwide-up-nearly-80-in-three-decades-study-finds

Yoga into Cancer Care: A Review of the Evidence-Based Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5769195/ 

Yoga for Symptom Management in Oncology: A Review of the Evidence Base and Future Directions for Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6541520/

Effects of yoga vs placebo on inflammation among cancer survivors: A nationwide multicenter phase III randomised controlled trial (RCT): https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.2023.41.16_suppl.12111

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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Lucy Eldridge as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 16)
Discussion around the role of dieticians in the cancer care pathway.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Consider what food means to your patients and how that can change with a diagnosis of cancer, particularly with symptom burden?

2) What simple guidance can you give to support the individual (such as including protein through the day to support strength, weight maintenance and the ability to do daily activities) to help them through treatment and beyond? 

3) What nutritional resources are available to offer your patients and how do you engage the patient to read and take on board this advice and guidance? 

4) Explore how you and your team sign post patients to internal resources and/or external sources eg charities such a world cancer research fund, Macmillan, cancer research etc.

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Links from podcast:
British Dietetics Association: https://www.bda.uk.com/   
British Dietetics Association cancer myths: https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/cancer-diets-myths-and-more.html  

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Noelle Clerkin as part of the education and workforce development series (part 28).

Discussion about Noelle’s career, mammography, patient experience and future developments in mammography.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) look up how to check your chest: https://coppafeel.org/breast-cancer-info-and-advice/how-do-i-check/.

2) reflect on a patient’s experience of going for a mammogram. 

3) consider the advantages and disadvantages of radiographer led reporting.

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Links from podcast:

Contact info for research project: s110367@uos.ac.uk and noelle.clerkin@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Detected X learning platform: https://detectedx.com 

Recent Publication: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2023.01.004

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Phil Alderson as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 40).

Discussion about Phil’s experience of a male breast cancer and all of his advocacy work.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on Phil’s experience of cancer and treatment. 

2) read this fact sheet: https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/reduce-your-risk/breast-cancer-in-men/breast-cancer-in-men-fact-sheet/

3) read the CoppaFeel! how to check your chest: https://coppafeel.org/breast-cancer-info-and-advice/how-do-i-check/

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Links from podcast:

Phil Alderson Linktree: https://linktr.ee/philaldo 

Phil Alderson website: https://philalderson.com/
Someone’s Survival Guide: https://breastcancersurvivalguide.com/

Phil Alderson & Future Dreams Charity: https://futuredreams.org.uk/someones-survival-guide-donation-phil-aldo/

Breast Cancer Now: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/primary-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-in-men/

Breast Cancer UK - breast cancer in men fact sheet: https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/reduce-your-risk/breast-cancer-in-men/breast-cancer-in-men-fact-sheet/

Future Dreams Charity: https://futuredreams.org.uk/ 

OWise breast cancer blogs: https://owise.uk/blogs/

OUTpatients Best for my Chest: https://outpatients.org.uk/bestformychest/

CoppaFeel!: https://coppafeel.org/

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Michaela and Patrycja.

Discussion about Michaela’s diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer, and Patrycja’s oncology research.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on Michaela’s experience of chemotherapy treatment.

2) consider how you could improve the experience of young people navigating a cancer diagnosis while accessing adult services.

3) consider the ethical implications of working with animals within medical research.

4) complete the evaluation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2bJk5aVUFPXp7wgcZJY5jxF6voInOH2VGomUtgDLzxoJQIQ/viewform.

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Links from podcast:

Beacon Bursary: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/culture/projects/beacon-bursaries

Cancer Research UK Rad Net: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-research-infrastructure/radnet-our-radiation-research-network
Cancer Research UK Lymphoma: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/lymphoma
Cancer Research UK CAR T-cell Therapy: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/immunotherapy/types/CAR-T-cell-therapy
CAR T cell-based immunotherapy and radiation therapy: potential, promises and risks: https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01775-1
BALB/c mice information: https://www.criver.com/products-services/find-model/balbc-mouse?region=3671

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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Syed Azhar Javed Rizvi and Dr. Faiza Salem on their roles within medical oncology, what they have learnt from UKOF and advice to international workforce. 

**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Kris Hallenga as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 22)

Discussion about Kris’ treatment pathway, setting up CoppaFeel! Charity and death.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Consider the support you have in place for patients who are receiving palliative treatment. How could these be improved? 

2) Reflect upon the conversations you have with patients around death and dying. How do you approach these conversations? 

3) What support resources are available for patients within your trust/area for patients who would like more support with preparing for death? Consider how you may disseminate this information to colleagues. 

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Links from podcast:

End of Life Death Doula - https://eol-doula.uk/

What happens when we die? Kathryn Mannix Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZDDByT0Vr0

CoppaFeel Charity - https://coppafeel.org/

How to Glitter a Turd - https://www.howtoglitteraturd.com/

Glittering a Turd Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glittering-a-turd/id1640239523

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Oncology Professional Care Conference:

June Davis talks about the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development Programme.

https://www.oncologyprofessionalcare.co.uk/ 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Isla Veal as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 43).

Discussion about Isla’s career, current projects and the benefits of exercise for people living with and beyond cancer.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Reflect on how you approach a conversation on exercise during treatment to someone living with and beyond cancer. 

2) Consider the benefits of exercise for prehabilitation and rehabilitation.

3) Read the South East London Cancer Alliance Top Tips on Physical Activity & Cancer: https://www.selca.nhs.uk/professionals/latest-guidance-and-resources/physical-activity 

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Links from podcast:

Guys and St. Thomas’ Hospital: www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk 

South East London Cancer Alliance Top Tips on Physical Activity & Cancer: https://www.selca.nhs.uk/professionals/latest-guidance-and-resources/physical-activity 

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Cancer: https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/cancer
Trekstock Cancer Charity exercise and cancer: https://www.trekstock.com/exercise-cancer 

Move charity: https://movecharity.org/ 

5K Your Way: https://movecharity.org/5k-your-way-1
Couch to fitness: https://couchtofitness.com/ 

Couch to 5K: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/running-and-aerobic-exercises/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/ 

Publications:

Veal I, Peat N, Jones GD, Tsianakas V, Armes J. Missed opportunities for physical activity management at key points throughout the chemotherapy pathway for colorectal survivors: an observational interview study. Support Care Cancer. 2019 Apr;27(4):1215-1222. doi: 10.1007/s00520-018-4472-y. Epub 2018 Oct 11. PMID: 30310988.

PATEL, ALPA V.; FRIEDENREICH, CHRISTINE M.; MOORE, STEVEN C.; HAYES, SANDRA C.; SILVER, JULIE K.; CAMPBELL, KRISTIN L.; WINTERS-STONE, KERRI; GERBER, LYNN H.; GEORGE, STEPHANIE M.; FULTON, JANET E.; DENLINGER, CRYSTAL; MORRIS, G. STEPHEN; HUE, TRISHA; SCHMITZ, KATHRYN H.; MATTHEWS, CHARLES E.. American College of Sports Medicine Roundtable Report on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Cancer Prevention and Control. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 51(11):p 2391-2402, November 2019. | DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002117

Boyle H, Fullbrook A, Wills A, Veal I, Peat N, Al-Noor Z, Bradshaw R, Raga A, Hegarty A, Hainsworth A, Ilyas M, Banugo P, Bidd H; Guy's and St Thomas’ Hospital Prehabilitation team. “Multimodal prehabilitation service for patients with colorectal cancer: the challenges of implementation”. BMJ Open Qual. (2023) May;12(2):e002064. doi: 10.1136/bmjoq-2022-002064. PMID: 37220992.

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak as part of the Education and Workforce Development (part 38).

Discussion about common terminology used in radiotherapy.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Reflect on how you explain procedures and terminology to patients.

2) Consider how you could improve your methods to ensure patients fully understand the information.

3) Evaluate how you teach students and junior staff on how to phrase explanations.

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Laura Allington as part of the Leadership series (part 18).

Discussion about Laura’s career, proton beam therapy and leadership.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on your leadership style.

2) consider what compassionate leadership looks like for you.

3) consider opportunities to develop your leadership skills.

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Links from podcast:

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/cancer-services/proton-beam-therapy-pbt 

College of Radiographers framework: https://www.sor.org/getmedia/b2f6bf07-668f-4155-950a-b9d96c48eae1/12604-CoR-ECF-Interactive-v9a.pdf
e-Learning for Health Proton Beam Therapy: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/522755 

Sponsorship information:

Radformation: https://radformation.com/
AI-planning automation: https://bit.ly/3CuOrtf

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sbba Siddique as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 38).

Discussion about Sbba’s cancer diagnosis, faith and how she helps others raise awareness within the South Asian community.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on Sbba’s experience of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

2) read and explore the Safeena Muslim Cancer Support Network information: https://www.safeena.org.uk/. 

3) consider how you can improve your practice to support people who practice Islam.

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Links from podcast:

Macmillan Cancer Support and Asian Star Radio: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/asian-star-radio

Sbba’s news articles:

https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/28/asked-no-shame-posting-cancer-diagnosis-20514977/

https://www.easterneye.biz/sbba-siddique-cancer-survivor/

What is a health inequality: https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/national-healthcare-inequalities-improvement-programme/what-are-healthcare-inequalities/

Ethnic disparities in mortality: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-report-of-the-commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities-supporting-research/ethnic-disparities-in-the-major-causes-of-mortality-and-their-risk-factors-by-dr-raghib-ali-et-al

Safeena Muslim Cancer Support Network: https://www.safeena.org.uk/ 

The Role of Islamic Beliefs in Facilitating Acceptance of Cancer Diagnosis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10530149/

Developing cultural competency: https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/en/partners/academy-courses/management-and-leadership-courses/developing-cultural-competence-for-leaders

Developing cultural competency: https://heeoe.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/cult_comp_psu.pdf 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Mary Oladele as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 6).

Discussion about Mary’s career, health inequalities and the charity Cancer Education UK she started.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 
1) reflect upon your practice when treating patients from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority or marginalised groups. 
2) how can you show awareness and empathy when treating patients who may have certain needs connected to their religious, ethnic or cultural background?

3) how could you improve the educational resources of your course to better reflect the diverse backgrounds of your patients?

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Links from podcast:

Government figures show that uptake of bowel, cervical and, in some cases, breast screening is lower among ethnic minorities than among their white counterparts. In ethnically diverse areas, the attendance of bowel screening is 38% compared to up to 58% in other areas, and women from ethnic minority groups are more than 50% less likely than white women to attend a cervical screening. [1]

[1] PHE Screening inequalities: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-population-screening-inequalities-strategy/phe-screening-inequalities-strategy

Triple negative breast cancer, an aggressive form of the disease, disproportionately affects black women [2]. Other cancers which, according to Cancer Research, are more prevalent in the black community are myeloma (a type of blood cancer), womb and stomach cancers, while both black and Asian people are at higher risk than white people of contracting liver cancer. Black men are twice as likely as white men to get prostate cancer in their lifetime [3], but, said Oladele: “Men from the BAME community struggle to self-refer to doctors when they first notice signs and symptoms, despite being in pain.”

[2] Breast Cancer Now: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/diagnosed-breast-cancer/primary-breast-cancer/triple-negative-breast-cancer

[3] https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2022/03/02/first-data-in-a-decade-highlights-ethnic-disparities-in-cancer/

Cancer Education UK: https://cancereducationuk.org/

Macmillan Cancer Support - Mind the Gap Report, Cancer Inequalities in London: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/_images/4057%20MAC%20Report%202017_tcm9-319858.pdf

Macmillan Cancer Support - No One Overlooked, Experiences of BME people affected by cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/documents/aboutus/research/inclusionprojects/experiencesofbmepeople.pdf

The Guardian - Revealed: ‘disturbing’ race divide on cancer patients’ wait times in England: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/aug/28/black-asian-people-wait-longer-cancer-diagnosis-england-than-white-people

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and radiation treatments.

Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Nicole Harnett and Natalie Rozanec to discuss their pioneering work around advanced practice in radiation therapy in Canada. This episode is a deep dive into both Nicole and Natalie’s experiences as healthcare professionals, teaching and improving practice for all.

Nicole Harnett, Director of the Accelerated Education Program of the Radiation Medicine Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PMCC), an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto (UTDRO), and the Director, Curriculum for the Institute of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, also at UT, will present her experience in starting advanced practice radiation therapist roles in Ontario.

Natalie Rozanec is the manager of the Radiation Therapy Department at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre at Southlake Health, in Newmarket, Canada. She has worked for 11 years as an Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist, with a focus on improving patient care in palliative radiotherapy and improving access to care. Natalie graduated from the Medical Radiation Sciences Program at the University of Toronto/Michener Institute in 2009. She worked at the Southlake Health since 2010, both as a radiation therapist and clinical trials coordinator. In 2012, Natalie transitioned to Advanced Practice Radiation Therapy. She went on to complete her MSc. Advanced Practice (Radiotherapy and Oncology) from Sheffield Hallam University in 2018 and APRT(T) certification with the CAMRT in 2019. Natalie is a Lecturer at the University of Toronto Department of Radiation Oncology, teaching family medicine residents, fellows, radiation therapy students and community care providers about research and palliative radiotherapy.

Episode 156: Part of the Workforce and Education series Series(Part54)

CPD Reflection Points:

1. Read this article about radiation therapist advanced practice and how it can change the future of radiotherapy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240563242400012X.
2. Consider how advanced practice could improve your practice. 
3. If you are already working at an advanced practice level, consider how you could support others to achieve this level of practice.

Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.

Links from the Episode:

• Zotero Link for Canadian Publications related to Advanced Practice: https://www.zotero.org/groups/2500539/professionalpractice/collections/NPUUBMIT

Research links from the Episode:

• Lavergne C, Rozanec N, Harnett N. The palliative clinical specialist radiation therapist: A CAMRT White Paper. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2021 Sep 29:S1939-8654(21)00198-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2021.08.016.  SRA
• Harnett N, Bak K, Lockhart E, Ang M, Zychla L, Gutierrez E, Warde P. The Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist(CSRT): A case study exploring the effectiveness of a new advanced practice role in Canada. J Med Radiat Sci. 2018 Jun;65(2):86-96. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.281. PA, SRA
• Harnett N, Bak K, Zychla L, Gutierrez E, Warde P. Defining advanced practice in radiation therapy: A feasibility assessment of a new healthcare provider role in Ontario, Canada. Radiography(Lond). 2019 Aug;25(3):241-249. doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2019.02.007. Epub 2019 Feb 28. PA, SRA
• Rozanec N. Message from the Guest Editor. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2022 Jun;53(2 Suppl):S3-S5. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.04.007. PMID: 35618399; PMCID: PMC9716001.
• Rozanec N, Lavergne C, Harnett N. A Canadian experience of palliative advanced practice radiation therapy TIPS: Training, implementation, practice and sustainability. Tech Innov Patient Support Radiat Oncol. 2021 Mar 18;17:89-96. doi: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2021.01.003. PMID: 34007913; PMCID: PMC8110943.
• Loudon J, Rozanec N, Clement A, Woo R, Grant A, Murray J, Wells W. Collaborating with the Community: Improving Patient Access to Palliative Radiation Therapy. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2020 Jan-Feb;10(1):1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.prro.2019.08.002. Epub 2019 Aug 19. PMID: 31437605.
• Rozanec N, Smith S, Wells W, Moyo E, Zychla L, Harnett N.(2017).Patient satisfaction with the role of a Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist in palliative care. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 16(3), 226–231. http://doi.org/10.1017/S1460396917000267.
• Rozanec N, Allibhai Z, Bhatti M, Chan E, McIntosh M, Moseley D, Taremi M, Abbas A. Palliation of Vertebral Metastases with Radiotherapy: Exploration of Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy From Development to Implementation in Routine Clinical Practice. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2019 Mar;50(1):68-73. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2018.09.001. Epub 2018 Dec 3. Erratum in: J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2019 Sep;50(3):473. PMID: 30777251.
• Rozanec N, Chan E, Malam S, Loudon, J.(2017).The automated patient discharge summary: Improving communication at transfers of care after completion of radiotherapy. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 16(3), 265-271. doi:10.1017/S1460396917000188.
• Kilgar K, Miguel JS, Abbas A, Allibhai Z, Taremi M, Conrad T, Rozanec N. Dosimetric analysis of patients receiving volumetric-modulated arc palliative radiotherapy to the thoracic spine: A comparison with conventional mono-isocentric parallel opposed pair treatment. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2024 May 18:101422. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2024.04.015. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38763861.
• Duffton A, Harnett N, McNair HA, Bennett E, Clarkson M, Guilherme Couto J, Lawler G, Matthews K, Oliveira C, Rozanec N, Simões R, Tsang Y. RTT advanced practice and how it can change the future of radiotherapy. Tech Innov Patient Support Radiat Oncol. 2024 Mar 26;30:100245. doi: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100245. PMID: 38595787; PMCID: PMC11002743.

Rad Chat Links:

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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Anna Olsson-Brown on immunotherapy, late effects and the future of this field.

The Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network: https://ioclinicalnetwork.co.uk/ 

The Immunobuddies podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2128662 

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Yiannis Kyratis and Dr. Christina Malamanteniou.

Discussion about artificial intelligence, professional identity and safeguarding.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on what professional identity means to you.

2) consider what safeguarding issues you may need to consider when implementing AI.
3) consider how you may use AI in your role.

Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

Links from podcast:

Society of Radiographers Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/advisory-groups/artificial-intelligence-advisory-group 

Digital Health Adoption: Looking Beyond the Role of Technology: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/17686/digital-health-adoption-looking-beyond-the-role-of-technology

Health Systems in Transition: Professional Identiy Work In The Context of Shifting Institutional Logics: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/294257957_Health_Systems_In_Transition_Professional_Identity_Work_In_The_Context_Of_Shifting_Institutional_Logics 

From spreading to embedding innovation in health care: Implications for theory and practice:  https://journals.lww.com/hcmrjournal/Fulltext/2022/07000/From_spreading_to_embedding_innovation_in_health.8.aspx 

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LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk 

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UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:

Simon Goldsworthy talks about his PhD looking at comfort interventions in radiotherapy.

UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/ 

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Dr. Imran Lasker discusses his podcast: Two Medics and also the power of social media to learn about inclusive behaviour

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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Geni Auret and Alex McIntosh about the importance of skin care for people living with and beyond cancer.

La Roche-Posay: https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/.

**Trigger warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lisa Whittaker as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 12).
Discussion about the Radiation Reveal Project.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) what support is available for younger individuals with a cancer diagnosis in your department?

2) reflect on the information you provide to younger individuals with a cancer diagnosis? How could you improve the information you provide?

3) does your department have a late effects service? If not, how could you improve your knowledge and gather resources to for your team?

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Links from podcast:

RadNet: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-research-infrastructure/radnet-our-radiation-research-network 

Teenage Cancer Trust:

https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/ 

Trekstock charity:

https://www.trekstock.com/ 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Amanda Webster as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 30).

Discussion about Amanda’s career, PhD research and the young ESTRO track.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1)  Reflect if you are participating in research and trials currently in your own practice. How can you undertake research in your own practice?

2) How can you include the patient voice in your research?

3) How can you broaden your network? What working groups can you participate in?

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Links from podcast:

European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) Young Committee: https://www.estro.org/About/ESTRO-Organisation-Structure/Committees/Young-Committee

Society of Radiographers (SoR) Clinical Academic Radiographer Guidance: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/clinical-academic-radiographer-guidance-for-the-su

University College London (UCL) Therapeutic Radiographer PhD School:  https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-physics-biomedical-engineering/study/postgraduate-research/therapeutic-radiography-mphilphd

Trinity College Dublin (TCD) MSc in Advanced Radiotherapy Practice: https://www.tcd.ie/medicine/radiation-therapy/postgraduate/msc.php

Radiotherapy Trials Quality Assurance (RTTQA) group: https://rttrialsqa.org.uk/#:~:text=The%20Radiotherapy%20Trials%20Quality%20Assurance,of%20treatment%20within%20clinical%20trials. 

British Institute of Radiology (BIR) Oncology & Radiotherapy: https://www.bir.org.uk/get-involved/special-interest-groups/bir-oncology-radiotherapy.aspx

National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Clinical and Translational Radiotherapy Research Working Group (CTRad): https://www.ncri.org.uk/groups/radiotherapy-group/

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): https://www.nihr.ac.uk/

NHS Health Research Authority Public Involvement: https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/best-practice/public-involvement/

NHS England Patient and Public Involvement: https://www.england.nhs.uk/aac/what-we-do/patient-and-public-involvement/

A systematic review of motion management interventions affecting accuracy, motion and precision in patients receiving abdominal radiotherapy for hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=277784

Development and results of a patient-reported treatment experience questionnaire on a 1.5T MR-Linac: https://www.ctro.science/article/S2405-6308(21)00057-4/fulltext

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UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:

Pam Black talks about being the chair of Radiology Oncology Congress Charity.

UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/ 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Diana Hurnall as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 52).

Discussion about Diana’s career as a therapeutic radiographer, why she switched to the scientist training programme and what the future holds for her. 

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) read about the Scientist Training Programme (STP): https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp/

2) if you were to change careers, reflect on what you might retrain to become and why.

3) consider ways to highlight the vital work clinical scientists do for people living with and beyond cancer within your practice.

Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

Links from podcast:

Scientist Training Programme: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp/

NHS Careers: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-science/how-become-healthcare-science-professional

Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM): https://www.ipem.ac.uk/ 

NHS Radiotherapy Engineering Apprenticeship Example: https://www.iop.org/careers-physics/your-future-with-physics/apprentice/george-stewart#gref  

King's College London  provision for the academic part of STP: 

Postgraduate | School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences | King’s College London(kcl.ac.uk)

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara reflect on 2.6 years of Rad Chat!

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lewis Edwards in a paid collaboration with Oncology Systems Limited to hear about the product Double Shell Positioning System (DSPS)-Prominent.

Lewis Edwards is a HCPC Registered Therapeutic Radiographer, Account Specialist at Oncology Systems Ltd. 

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) read this journal article: Open-Face Masks in Radiotherapy: Enhancing Therapeutic Strategies for Head and Neck and Brain Cancer Patients—A Comprehensive Scoping Review - PMC

2) consider the barriers and enablers to open-face masks in radiotherapy.

3) look up the product: DSPS-Prominent®(MR) - Oncology Systems Limited

Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

Links from podcast:

MacroMedics Patient Positioning System DSPS for SRS & SRT Treatments

Research links:

Evaluation of positioning accuracy in head-and-neck cancer treatment: A cone beam computed tomography assessment of three immobilization devices with volumetric modulated arc therapy - PMC

Immobilisation accuracy of double shell positioning system for stereotactic radiotherapy in patients with brain tumors - PubMed

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Discussion around how Health Education England support Allied Health Professionals and their growth.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Beverley Harden as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 8).

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Consider how you could utilise the HEE educational and training resources to develop your own practice. 

2) Reflect upon your own career pathway and future career aspirations. You may find using the ‘review and career conversation framework’ helpful? https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/toolkit/identifying-managing-and-retaining-talent/review-and-career-conversations/ 

Complete this form for your accredited CPD certificate : https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

Links from podcast:

Return to practice - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/return-practice

HEE website - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work

HEE education and training resources - https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/population-health/training-educational-resources

HEE Advanced Practice - https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/

Review and career conversation framework - https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/toolkit/identifying-managing-and-retaining-talent/review-and-career-conversations/

Leadership programmes - https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/programmes/

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Nicola Day talks about her role as a clinical specialist physiotherapist and the REACT project

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses imposter syndrome, mental health, childhood trauma, miscarriage, cancer, and misdiagnosis.

Episode 160: Part of the Leadership series (part 28).

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Prof. Gill Harrison. Gill is a professor, radiographer and sonographer with almost 35 years’ experience in clinical practice and education. She was Associate Professor, Ultrasound Programme Director and Lead for Teaching Excellence at City, University of London, before becoming Professional Officer for Ultrasound at the Society of Radiographers. She currently lectures at several universities in the UK and overseas. She has been involved in writing guidance documents and standards and has recently co-authored an ultrasound textbook. Gill led the ultrasound survey group for the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS), has written guidance and e-learning materials for the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) and edits NHS e-learning for health obstetric modules. She continues to work with CASE committee and is involved in strategic ultrasound developments, leadership and imposter syndrome coaching. This episode is a deep dive into Gill’s career, imposter syndrome, sonographer title regulations and advancements in ultrasound.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. reflect on how Gill has navigated her imposter syndrome.
2. reflect on times when you’ve doubted yourself and/or had imposter syndrome.
3. consider how you might utilise Gill’s toolbox to tackle your own imposter syndrome.

Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.

Links from the Episode:

• Prof. Gill Harrison research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gill-Harrison https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-practice/diagnostic-imaging-pathways/ultrasound
• CASE: directory of courses
• RCT register – for non-statutory registered sonographers
• Hypnotherapy - https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/about-us/regulation
• Imposter syndrome App and podcast etc  - https://www.clarejosa.com/
• International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists: https://www.isrrt.org/
• European federation of radiographer societies: https://www.efrs.eu/
• NHS England Role of a Sonographer: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/sonography
• The British Medical Ultrasound Society: https://www.bmus.org/
• Society of Radiographers: https://www.sor.org/ 
• The role of the expert witness: A guide for clinical imaging and therapeutic practitioners: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/the-role-of-the-expert-witness
• Clark's Essential Guide to Clinical Ultrasound: https://www.routledge.com/Clarks-Essential-Guide-to-Clinical-Ultrasound/Dodgeon-Harrison/p/book/9780367771164

Research links from the Episode:

• Consensus guidelines on the communication of unexpected news via ultrasound: https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/162880/
• Impostor syndrome and pretense: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0020174X.2022.2042379
• The imposter phenomenon and its relationship with self-efficacy, perfectionism and happiness in university students: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-023-04672-4
• The impostor phenomenon at work: A systematic evidence-based review, conceptual development, and agenda for future research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/job.2733
• Overcome imposter syndrome: Contribute to working groups and build strong networks: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320724001289
• Deindividualising Imposter Syndrome: Imposter Work among Marginalised STEMM Undergraduates in the UK: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00380385221117380
• Exploring UK sonographers’ views on the use of professional supervision in clinical practice – Stage one findings of a mixed method study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1078817423002274
• Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/87564793241242633?icid=int.sj-full-text.similar-articles.1
• The role of the sonographer – An investigation into the scope of practice for the sonographer internationally: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1078817421000973
• Role extension in advanced ultrasound practice: A framework approach and case study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9923144/
• Sonographic imaging education for sonographers versus health professionals: A literature review: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/sono.12399
• Making the transition from student to newly qualified vascular sonographer: An exploration of the domains of professionalism: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10152318/

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Richard Baker about his career, how his role as an engineer contributes to personalised care for patients having treatment at Genesis Care.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on the importance of maintaining medical equipment.

2) consider ways to support recruitment and attrition of engineers.

3) watch this video by Genesis Care on how radiotherapy works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEoQTBemyDY.

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Links from podcast:

Genesis Care: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk 

Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM): https://www.ipem.ac.uk/ 

Radiotherapy Physics Careers: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-science/roles-healthcare-science/physical-sciences-and-biomedical-engineering/radiotherapy-physics/radiotherapy-physics 

NHS Radiotherapy Engineering Apprenticeship Example: https://www.iop.org/careers-physics/your-future-with-physics/apprentice/george-stewart#gref  

STEM Ambassadors: https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Renay Joss to discuss her incredible career, the introduction of gamma knife treatments and therapeutic radiographer led working.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) read about the symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/

2) reflect on the challenges patients face to access radiosurgery in the UK.

3) consider the benefits of therapeutic radiographer led working for patients undergoing treatment.

4) watch this video on the Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxikNfTbtzw 

Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

Links from podcast:

Elekta: https://www.elekta.com/

Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.elekta.com/patients/gamma-knife-treatment/

Leksell Gamma Knife Lightening: https://www.elekta.com/products/stereotactic-radiosurgery/leksell-gamma-knife-lightning/

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Videos on how to prepare for treatment: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos

Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/

Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour

Therapeutic Role of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Neuro-Oncology (2020): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023953/

Genesis Care: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk

Genesis Care Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/treatment/radiotherapy/gamma-knife-radiosurgery-for-brain-tumours

Non-Cancerous Conditions Links:

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Other Conditions Treated: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/conditions-treated/conditions

Elekta case stud on bilateral thalamotomy with Leksell Gamma Knife for Essential Tremor: https://www.elekta.com/medical-affairs/case-studies/case-study-bilateral-thalamotomy-with-leksell-gamma-knife-for-essential-tremor/

Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9160151/

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For Brain Vascular Malformations: Current Evidence And Future Tasks (2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6874113/
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia : Review and Update (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452385/

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UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:

Ruth Watson talks about her role as a diagnostic reporting radiographer.

UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/ 
Society of Radiographers Careers Promotion and Outreach Special Interest Group: 

https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/special-interest-groups/careers-promotion-and-outreach-group 

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Rad Chat Live UKIO 2024 Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Sarah Quinlan MBE and Alison Goulding talk about Radiotherapy UK charity and the work they do.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charlotte Buttercase as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 45).

Discussion about Charlotte’s medical student journey, research interests and things for future medical students to consider.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on how you advocate for your patient's best interests in your practice? 

2) reflect on how we can work together to improve diversity in our healthcare system? 

3) consider the current barriers to engagement in clinical research? Both for patients, and healthcare professionals.

Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

Links from podcast:

Patient and Public Engagement: https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/best-practice/public-involvement/

Need for increased diversity in Medicine: https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/workforce-and-business/workforce-diversity/nhs-workforce/latest/

British Society of Immunology: https://www.immunology.org

Waite Hydrocephalus Bursary Award: https://srhsb.com/waite-hydrocephalus-research-student-bursary/

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​​**Trigger Warning**

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​​Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Beverley De Gale OBE and Orin Lewis OBE to discuss their son Daniel’s experience of blood cancer, the charity African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT) they founded in his honour and the incredible work they do for the black community in raising awareness. 

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​​To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1. ​​Reflect on Daniel, Beverley and Orin's experiences of diagnosis and treatment.
2. ​​Consider how you could have improved their experiences.
3. ​​Read about the signs and symptoms of blood cancer: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/blood-cancer-signs-symptoms/
4. ​​Consider signing up to be a stem cells (bone marrow) donor: https://aclt.org/donate/join-the-stem-cell-register/​​

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​​ACLT charity: www.aclt.org 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charlotte Beardmore CBE, Dorothy Keane MBE and Ian Graves who discussed e-Integrity, an award-winning healthcare e-learning platform as part of the leadership series (part 24).

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Reflect on your CPD activities over the last year. What have you done to meet your professional registration? 

2) Look at your professional registration requirements and identify any changes in standards that you now need to demonstrate achievement of. 

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Links from podcast:

E-integrity: https://www.eintegrity.org/healthcare-courses/

https://www.hcpc-uk.org

Society of Radiographers learning advice: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/learning/cpd

Royal College of Nursing professional development and revalidation: https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/Revalidation/Continuing-professional-development

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nicola Nuttall as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 33).

Discussion about Laura Nuttall’s diagnosis and treatment, Nicola’s campaigning and the Be More Laura foundation.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1. read about the signs and symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/

1. reflect on Nicola’s experience as a parent while Laura was diagnosed and had treatment.

3. consider how you could support someone who during grief and bereavement.

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Links from podcast:

Be More Laura: https://www.bemorelaura.com/

Our Brain Bank: https://www.ourbrainbank.org/use-your-brains/

Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/

Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour

Teenage Cancer Trust: https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/

Mind Charity - Grief: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/experiences-of-grief/

Child Bereavement UK: https://www.childbereavementuk.org/

Make A Wish Foundation UK: https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/ 

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, side effects and mental health.

Episode 161: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (part 48).

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Nicola Freeman. Nic has worked as a consultant radiographer for just over 2 years, prior to which in an advanced practice role for 5 years specialising in head & neck cancer, supporting patients and their caregivers throughout their radiotherapy journey and beyond. She manages the acute toxicity burden and provide emotional and practical support to optimise health and well-being during treatment to enable as good a recovery as possible from the treatment side effects. Nic says that this is a very rewarding role and gives her a lot of job satisfaction, it is a privilege to support people through such an incredibly difficult time in their lives.

This episode is a deep dive into Nic’s career, head and neck cancer, head and neck chemoradiation therapy, oral mucositis and how photobiomodulation can help.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. read the signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/head-and-neck-cancer
2. read about oral mucositis best practice: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/1135
3. watch this video on photobiomodulation for oral mucositis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0QdlZQVn0s

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Links from the Episode:

• Salivary gland cancer UK: Salivary Gland Cancer UK 
• Swallows charity: https://theswallows.org.uk/
• Oracle head and neck cancer charity UK: https://oraclehnc.org.uk/ 
• Mouth cancer foundation: https://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/
• Thor: https://www.thorlaser.com/
• Nic Freeman: https://blog.thorlaser.com/emma-hallam-interview-treatment-of-late-effects-of-cancer-treatment-with-pbm/
• Emma Hallam: https://blog.thorlaser.com/course-testimonial-nicola-freeman/
• Royal College of Radiologists Head and Neck Cancer: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/media/2ahl12m4/07-head-neck-cancer-radiotherapy-dose-fractionation-fourth-edition.pdf

Research links from the Episode:

• The use of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in the prevention of oral mucositis and reduction of strong opioid use in head & neck cancer treatment: https://www.radiographyonline.com/article/S1078-8174(24)00221-9/fulltext
• Photobiomodulation reduces prescribed strong opioid use in head and neck cancer patients: https://oncologynewstoday.co.uk/photobiomodulation-reduces-prescribed-strong-opioid-use-in-head-and-neck-cancer-patients/
• Low-level laser therapy/photobiomodulation in the management of side effects of chemoradiation therapy in head and neck cancer: part 2: proposed applications and treatment protocols: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4846551/#:~:text=A%20study%20in%20pigs%20suggested,in%20patients%20with%20breast%20cancer
• Efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy combined with mobile health education in patients with head and neck cancer suffering from chronic xerostomia after radiotherapy: protocol for a three-arm, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1/e078068

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Linda Hindle OBE as part of the Leadership series (part 22).

Discussion about Linda’s career, public health and sustainability.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on Linda’s leadership journey.

2) consider your leadership style and how you could improve your confidence in challenging decisions.

3) consider your role as a professional talking to people with lived experience around public health.

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Links from podcast:

Linda’s blog posts through the UK Health Security Agency: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/author/linda-hindle/

Greener AHP Hub: https://www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/greener-ahp-hub/

Royal Society for Public Health - AHPs Hub: https://www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/resources/allied-health-professionals-hub.html

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Tom Roques as part of the leadership series (part 26).

Discussion about Tom’s career, role of the Royal College of Radiologists, the clinical oncology workforce consensus and what is next.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) read the RCR 2023 clinical oncology workforce consensus 2023: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/media/j5jmhpju/rcr-census-clinical-oncology-workforce-census-2023.pdf

2) consider the impact on people living with and beyond cancer with a lower number of oncologists.

3) consider opportunities for advanced practitioners to support current workflows.

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Links from podcast:

Royal College of Radiologists: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/

Dr. Tom Roques Norwich Cancer Research Network: https://cancerresearchnorwich.org.uk/researcher/tom-roques/

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer.

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​​Episode 164: Part of the education and workforce development series (part 56).

Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. James Lam talking about his career as a medical oncologist and work around developing a novel machine learning algorithm to identify new cancer drug targets.

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​​James studied Medicine at Cambridge and completed his MBBS at UCL, qualifying in 2017 with Distinction. He holds an MA(Cantab) for research in retinal neuroscience and was ranked first among all UK Medical Oncology ST3 applicants in 2021.

​​Awarded an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship, he has contributed to practice-changing oncology trials and cancer cachexia research with the TRACERx Consortium. Now at BioCorteX, he applies computational metagenomics and AI to shaping future cancer care.

​​James remains dedicated to oncology research, with a strong interest in nutrition, fitness, and health optimisation.

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​​CPD Reflection Points:

1. ​​Read through the three publications attached to show notes and reflect upon how this research may impact on clinical practice. ​​

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​​Links from the Episode:

• ​​https://biocortex.com/

​​Research links from the Episode:

• ​​ASCO Conquer Cancer Award - Differential Clinical Trial Outcomes in Japan and the US
• ​​Nature Medicine Publication - Cancer Cachexia in TRACERx 
• ​​Google Cloud Press Release - Bacterial Interactions in ADC Cancer Treatment

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and daily realities of living with a secondary cancer diagnosis.

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Lesley Stephen who shares her journey of living with secondary breast cancer and her inspiring work with the charity Make 2nds Count. This episode is a deep dive into Lesley’s experience, from her diagnosis to her involvement in ground-breaking research and patient advocacy.

Episode 154: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 46)

Lesley Stephen was a freelance communications consultant until her life changed with a 'de novo' metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis in 2014. Her participation in a phase 1B clinical trial at the Beatson in Glasgow kept her well for seven years and fueled her passion for advocacy. Lesley’s story is one of resilience and leadership as she campaigns for better research, treatments, and support for MBC patients.

Lesley’s advocacy extends to her work with numerous organizations, including the NCRI, ICGC-ARGO, CRUK, Breast Cancer Now, ICPV, Met Up UK, and the newly formed Breast Cancer Clinical Studies Group. As a trustee of Make 2nds Count, she helps deliver unique research services for MBC patients, emphasizing the importance of access to clinical trials and new treatments.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. Reflect on your communication strategies with patients diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. How do you ensure they feel supported and informed about their diagnosis and treatment options?
2. Consider how you incorporate patients' preferences and values into their care plans. What steps do you take to respect and integrate their individual needs?
3. Reflect on the role of supportive care in managing secondary breast cancer. How do you address the comprehensive needs—physical, emotional, and psychological—of these patients?
4. Assess the impact of your role in improving outcomes for secondary breast cancer patients. How can you contribute to advancing care practices in your clinical setting?

Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.

Links from the Episode:

• Make 2nds Count Charity
• International Cancer Genome Consortium
• Independent Cancer Patients Voice
• Met Up UK
• PRIMROSE Clinical Trial
• UK Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Symposium

Research links from the Episode:

• Scientists investigate a new therapy for breast cancer that has spread to the brain | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
• Secondary breast cancer patients may be spared routine scans thanks to Christie trial
• Study highlights increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors | University of Cambridge
• Enhertu emergency | Breast Cancer Now
• Secondary breast cancer | Cancer Research UK

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Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Steve Bland as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 3).

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) How could you help support someone going through grief and bereavement?

2) Reflect upon how you engage with a patient's carers and family during treatment.

3) What bereavement and grief counseling support is available in your department? Do you know how to sign post patients to these if they need your help?

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Links from podcast:

You, Me and the Big C podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0608649/episodes/downloads 

Rachael Bland: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45410652 

Adult bereavement support links:

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/ 

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/bereaved-family-friends/dealing-grief/bereavement-or-grief-counselling 

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/about-bereavement/ 

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/supporting-someone/coping-with-bereavement 

Children bereavement support links:

https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/supporting-a-bereaved-child/ 

https://www.childbereavementuk.org/supporting-bereaved-children-and-young-people 

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Naman Julka-Anderson andJo McNamara catch up with Ross McGhee as part of our leadership series (part 14)

Discussion about becoming the Society of Radiographers president and his vision for the upcoming year.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on how SoR supports radiographers within your department. 

2) what support is available in your department for trans patients, staff and students? Reflect on your knowledge around supporting LGBTQ+ people.

3) read the SoR documents on trans equality: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/trans-equality;-guidance-for-the-radiography-workf and supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual people in healthcare https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/supporting-lesbian,-gay-and-bisexual-people-in-hea  

Queering cancer: https://queeringcancer.ca/ 

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Links from podcast:

Society of Radiographers: https://www.sor.org/ 

SoR UK Council https://www.sor.org/about/society-of-radiographers/uk-council-2 

SoR Equalise: https://www.sor.org/news/ezine/we-are-equalise-(1) News report: https://www.sor.org/news/sor/ross-mcghee-sor-president-for-2022-23 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Arjun Sahgal to discuss his career, and the uses of radiosurgery for brain metastasis.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) read about the symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/

2) reflect on the benefits of radiosurgery for people diagnosed with brain metastasis.

3) consider the impact of reduced access to radiosurgery could have on a a person living with beyond cancer and their loved ones / carers.

4) watch this video on the Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxikNfTbtzw 

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Links from podcast:

Elekta: https://www.elekta.com/

Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.elekta.com/patients/gamma-knife-treatment/

Leksell Gamma Knife Lightening: https://www.elekta.com/products/stereotactic-radiosurgery/leksell-gamma-knife-lightning/

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Videos on how to prepare for treatment: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos

Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/

Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour

Therapeutic Role of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Neuro-Oncology (2020): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023953/

Characterization and commissioning of a Leksell Gamma Knife ICON system for framed and frameless stereotactic radiosurgery (2022): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35064749/ Concurrent Olaparib and Radiation Therapy in Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma: The Phase 1 Dose-Escalation PARADIGM Trial (2024): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360301624000154?via%3Dihub 

FINAL RESULTS OF THE MGMT UNMETHYLATED ARM OF PARADIGM-2: A PHASE I STUDY OF OLAPARIB AND RADIOTHERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED GLIOBLASTOMA (GBM) (2023): https://academic.oup.com/neuro-oncology/article-abstract/25/Supplement_2/ii20/7264478?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=true 

Results of the OPARATIC trial: A phase I dose escalation study of olaparib in combination with temozolomide (TMZ) in patients with relapsed glioblastoma (GBM) (2017): https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2017.35.15_suppl.2022 

Non-Cancerous Conditions Links:

The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Other Conditions Treated: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/conditions-treated/conditions

Elekta case stud on bilateral thalamotomy with Leksell Gamma Knife for Essential Tremor: https://www.elekta.com/medical-affairs/case-studies/case-study-bilateral-thalamotomy-with-leksell-gamma-knife-for-essential-tremor/

Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9160151/

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For Brain Vascular Malformations: Current Evidence And Future Tasks (2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6874113/ 

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia : Review and Update (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452385/

Arjun’s Research:

Hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery(HSRS) as a salvage treatment for brain metastases failing prior stereotactic radiosurgery(SRS).

Yan M, Lee M, Myrehaug S, Tseng CL, Detsky J, Chen H, Das S, Yeboah C, Lipsman N, Costa LD, Holden L, Heyn C, Maralani P, Ruschin M, Sahgal A, Soliman H. J Neurooncol. 2023 Mar;162(1):119-128. doi: 10.1007/s11060-023-04265-y. Epub 2023 Mar 13.

Gamma knife icon based hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery(GKI-HSRS) for brain metastases: impact of dose and volume.

Yan M, Holden L, Wang M, Soliman H, Myrehaug S, Tseng CL, Detsky J, Ruschin M, Tjong M, Atenafu EG, Das S, Lipsman N, Heyn C, Sahgal A, Husain Z. J Neurooncol. 2022 Sep;159(3):705-712. doi: 10.1007/s11060-022-04115-3. Epub 2022 Aug 24.

Conventionally fully fractionated Gamma Knife Icon re-irradiation of primary recurrent intracranial tumors: the first report indicating feasibility and safety.

Yan M, Holden L, Detsky J, Tseng CL, Soliman H, Myrehaug S, Husain Z, Das S, Yeboah C, Lipsman N, Ruschin M, Sahgal A.

Precision Radiation for Brain Metastases With a Focus on Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery.

Shiue K, Sahgal A, Lo SS. Semin Radiat Oncol. 2023 Apr;33(2):114-128. doi: 10.1016/j.semradonc.2023.01.004.

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Richard Baker as part of the Education and Workforce Development (part 39).

Discussion about radiotherapy engineering, importance of the role and benefits to patients.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on the importance of engineers within a healthcare setting.

2) reflect on how you explain technical procedures to your patients. 

3) consider how you could support engineers in promoting their profession. 

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Links from podcast:

Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM): https://www.ipem.ac.uk/ 

Radiotherapy Physics Careers: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-science/roles-healthcare-science/physical-sciences-and-biomedical-engineering/radiotherapy-physics/radiotherapy-physics 

NHS Radiotherapy Engineering Apprenticeship Example: https://www.iop.org/careers-physics/your-future-with-physics/apprentice/george-stewart#gref  

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UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:

Claire Simcock and Dr. Ian Simcock talk about workforce challenges and how to get into research.

UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Claire Paxman to discuss her mother’s hair loss and how this lead to the creation of Paxman Scalp Cooling.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on Claire’s experience of seeing her mother lose her hair.

2) consider the impact of losing your own hair. 

3) look at the patient website with helpful ‘how to’ videos and an ‘Outcomes Calculator’: https://coldcap.com/

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Links from podcast:

Patient website with helpful ‘how to’ videos and an ‘Outcomes Calculator’: https://coldcap.com/

Paxman Scalp Cooling (corporate website): www.paxmanscalpcooling.com  

Paxman Scalp Cooling Studies Library:https://scalpcoolingstudies.com/

Paxman Facebook support Group (Closed): https://www.facebook.com/groups/PaxmanScalpCooling

Care for Hair: https://caringforhair.org/home

Care for Hair - a practical guide for managing cancer-related afro hair loss: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/43822940-4c9b-45c3-a1b7-e98bb8ced43b/Booklet%20(1).pdf

Care for Hair - will I lose my hair?: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/43822940-4c9b-45c3-a1b7-e98bb8ced43b/Will%20I%20lose%20my%20hair.pdf

Macmillan Cancer Support - The Beauty of Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/beauty-of-support

Macmillan Cancer Support - The Barber Shop Project: https://modernbarber.co.uk/macmillan-cancer-support-joins-forces-to-create-the-barbershop-project

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jan Beger.

Discussion about artificial intelligence and how to teach safe AI to the next generation.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Reflect on the concerns of the general public around the use of AI.

2) Evaluate barriers for women getting into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.

3) Consider how to improve access and opportunities for women in STEM.

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Links from podcast:

Society of Radiographers Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/advisory-groups/artificial-intelligence-advisory-group 

Jan Beger: https://janbeger.bio.link/ 

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lynn Buckley as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 41).

Discussion about psychosexual counselling in oncology, who might benefit and how people can access these services

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on how you approach sexuality as a topic with your patients.

2) reflect and consider your barriers to speaking about sexuality with patients.

3) read about the PLISSIT model: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282966260 

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Links from podcast:

Lynn Buckley: https://www.lynnbuckley.co.uk/ 

Pelvic Radiation Disease Association (PRDA) best practice pathway: https://www.prda.org.uk/prd-best-practice-pathway/ 

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Will Kinnaird as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Will talks about his career, his sexual dysfunction research and experience of SpaceOAR™.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on the impact of sexual dysfunction on people who have prostate cancer treatment.

2) read Will’s recent journal article about sexual dysfunction in men with advanced prostate cancer: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/tre.800.

3) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WblIxPtVQ2M&t=1s.

4) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Procedural Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRzGb0bJwDk.

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Links from podcast:

University College London Hospital Reducing the dose of radiotherapy to your rectum during the treatment of prostate cancer: a patient guide to rectal spacers: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/patient-information-pages/series-no-66-reducing-dose-radiotherapy-your-rectum-during-treatment-prostate-cancer-patient-guide-rectal-spacers

Boston Scientific website: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/home.html

Boston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/products/hydrogel-spacers/spaceoar-hydrogel.html

Boston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Spacer for Reducing Radiation Toxicity During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer. A Systematic Review: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-mh/resources/spaceoar-hydrogel/2021-Literature-Review-spaceOAR.pdf

Boston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Associated with Lower Rectal Toxicity and Higher  Bowel Quality of Life in Late Follow-up: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-bph/UROPH-827401-AA-Infographic%20-%20SpaceOARHydrogel.Meta-Analysis-FINAL.EU.pdf

Prostate Cancer UK risk and symptoms:https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms

Prostate Cancer UK risk checker: https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

Prostate Cancer UK treatment publications: https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/our-publications/treatments

Prostate Cancer UK online community: https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/

Tackle Prostate Cancer: https://tackleprostate.org/

Tackle Prostate Cancer find a support group: https://tackleprostate.org/about-prostate-cancer/find-a-support-group/

Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapy

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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Mary Denholm about her career, research and why mentorship is important.

The National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH): https://www.uknotch.com/.

**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Louise Codd as part of the equity, diversity and inclusion series (part 11.).

Discussion about Louise’s career, the experiences of ethnically diverse students in therapeutic radiography undergraduate education in the UK and future research.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) read: ‘closing the gap, 3 years on’ https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/policy-and-research/publications/features/closing-gap-three-years/introduction to understand more about the awarding gap in higher education - reflect on how the issues discussed apply, or perhaps may apply to the experience of therapeutic radiography training.

2) reflect upon your practice and how we can be ally’s to students from ethnically diverse backgrounds in our clinical department.

3) investigate allyship training and the discrimination policy in your department.

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Links from podcast:

Professionalism in 2024: today's doctors shouldn't be held to outdated ideas: https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj.q424

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This episode is a Christmas Special to round up all the podcasts we have done over the past 3 months. We would like to dedicate this episode to all those affected by cancer, those staff working over the festive period and particularly those of you still having to undergoing treatment (not even cancer takes time off for Christmas). We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

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Rad Chat Live UKIO 2024 Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Leah Untisz-Sly talking about her role as a clinical lecturer and the benefits of simulation for students.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Mairead Daly as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 25).

Discussion about motion management strategies for abdominal radiotherapy, Mairead's PhD studies and future developments.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Consider and reflect upon skills you possess that could benefit a research group (think outside the box!).

2) Read this systematic review of abdominal compression as a motion management strategy for radiotherapy https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/0284186X.2022.2073186.

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Links from podcast:

The Christie Radiotherapy Department, Manchester: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/your-treatment-and-care/treatments/radiotherapy/types-of-radiotherapy-we-offer/mr-linac/mr-linac-blog

Varian real time tracking and motion management: https://www.varian.com/en-gb/products/radiotherapy/real-time-tracking-and-motion-management

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UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:

Maryam Akhtarini talks about gender bias in radiotherapy dose, fractionation and side effects.

UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Josh Naylor to discuss how Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) has changed their practice. In this podcast episode, Josh Naylor, Principal Physicist, shares the decision to implement SGRT and how it has transformed treatments at University Hospitals Dorset. 

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on Josh’s experience of implementing new practice and challenges faced.

2) consider the barriers and enablers of including all aspects of the multi-disciplinary team and wider hospital teams when implementing new technology.

3) find out more about the SGRT community, resources and videos about their technology: https://sgrt.org/

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Curious to learn more about SGRT? Visit the SGRT Community video library or join the community to stay updated on the latest best practices and events. For more information on the products mentioned, click here.

References from Josh’s presentation: 

The role of surface-guided radiation therapy for improving patient safety (2021):https://www.thegreenjournal.com/article/S0167-8140(21)06702-5/abstract 

AAPM task group report 302: Surface-guided radiotherapy (2022):https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mp.15532

ESTRO-ACROP guideline on surface guided radiation therapy (2022): https://www.thegreenjournal.com/article/S0167-8140(22)04132-9/fulltext 

Quality assurance for nonradiographic radiotherapy localization and positioning systems: Report of Task Group 147 (2012): https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1118/1.3681967

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Discussion about LEO Cancer Care and their upright LINAC and CT scanner projects.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Stephen Towe Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 13).

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) Read the attached pieces of literature and reflect upon the positional impact upright treatment may have. 

2) Reflect on the impact to radiotherapy upright linear accelerators may have. 

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Links from podcast:

https://www.leocancercare.com Leo Cancer Website

https://www.practicalradonc.org/article/S1879-8500(13)00206-3/fulltext

Advantages of simulating thoracic cancer patients in an upright position

https://www.leocancercare.com/blog/civco-radiotherapy-and-leo-cancer-care-collaborate

Leo Cancer Care Blog

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Afni Shah-Hamilton.

Discussion about podiatry, supporting people living with and beyond cancer, and Afni’s future plans.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) read about the role of podiatrists in cancer care https://tiptoefootcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Podiatrist-and-Cancer-care-Afni-1.pdf 

2) read about the neurological effects of systemic anti-cancer treatment on feet: https://tiptoefootcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IOCP-anti-cancer-treatment-2-Afni-1.pdf 

3) read about the dermatological effects of systemic anti-cancer treatment on feet: https://tiptoefootcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IOCP-Pod-Review-June21-art.2b.pdf 

4) read about rehab post-surgery for feet: https://tiptoefootcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AFNI-CANCER-CARE-PART-4.pdf 

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Links from podcast:

Tip Toe Foot Care: https://tiptoefootcare.com/foot-care-for-cancer-patients/

Afni’s publications: https://tiptoefootcare.com/publications/

Afni’s Webinars: https://tiptoefootcare.com/talks/

Afni Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/Tiptoefootcare.Afni  

https://twitter.com/tiptoefootcare 

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UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:

Dr. Rizwan Malik reflects on his presidency of UKIO conference.

UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/ 

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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Sharon Poole about the development of the UK Oncology Forum and what to look out for next year.

UK Oncology Forum: https://oncology-forum.co.uk/programme-meeting/.

Discussion about cancer genomics.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Victoria Cuthill as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 11).

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) reflect on the use of genomics in your area of work e.g if you look after breast cancer patients, what learning needs do they have and how can you help them to achieve these?
2) Listen to a patient story (any story) that involves genomics in some way and reflect on what you might change in practice. 
3) How do you think genomics could change the way we approach cancer diagnosis and treatment?

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Links from podcast:

St. Marks Hospital: https://www.stmarkshospital.nhs.uk/ 

Victoria cuthill research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Victoria-Cuthill-2180635178 

Genomics: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/dfsmedia/1a6f23537f7f4519bb0cf14c45b2a629/4462-10061/mac18860-top-10-tips-primary-care-genomics-and-cancer-a4l-and-a4p-3

Personalised medicine; https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/news-and-resources/blogs/what-are-the-opportunities-for-personalised-medicine-in-rare-disease-and-cancer

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**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Oa Hackett as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 42).

Discussion about Oa’s cancer diagnosis, treatment, support through treatment and Little Lifts charity.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 

1) look at the signs and symptoms of breast cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/awareness/signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer/

2) reflect on Oa’s experience of breast cancer and the moments she valued during her treatment.

3) look at the Little Kindness fund and considering sharing: https://www.littlelifts.org.uk/news/launch-of-the-little-kindness-fund/

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Links from podcast:

Little Lifts Charity: https://www.littlelifts.org.uk/

Independent article: inspirational charity founder: https://www.indiependent.co.uk/inspirational-charity-founder-oa-hackett/

Breast Cancer Now breast cancer diagnosis: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/diagnosis/

Future dreams charity: https://futuredreams.org.uk/

CoppaFeel self-check out: https://self-checkout.coppafeel.org/?utm_source=CoppaFeel!&utm_medium=HP&utm_campaign=CoppaFeel!%20HP&_gl=1*1klu1c4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTgwODkzNDQyMi4xNzI2NDk3MjM1*_ga_4L2ZBY8SS5*MTcyNjQ5NzIzNC4xLjAuMTcyNjQ5NzIzNC4wLjAuMA..

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UKIO Conference 2023 in Liverpool:

William Simner talks about the opportunities artificial intelligence presents within radiology and what Qure.AI offer. 

UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/
Qure.AI: https://qure.ai/