Rad Chat

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Alison Tree’s about her career,  prostate cancer treatment and the future of MR Linac research.  ​​  ​​To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  ​​1. Read the associated documents and research. 2. ​​Reflect on your current practice and consider how the MOMENTUM study findings align with, or challenge you...

**Trigger Warning**  Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with James Barber as part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (part 9). Discussion about James’ career, importance of inclusion and the Society of Radiographers Equality Diversity & Inclusion Group, Equalise.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) Consider how interactions with patients can...

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Cameron Baillie to discuss his career to date, MR Linac series and the MR Linac Consortium.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) Reflect upon your practice, how you can you learn about MR guided radiotherapy solutions 2) Reflect upon the impact that MR guidance can have on the radiotherapy treatments and the benefit t...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Barbara Wilson as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 30). Discussion about Barbara’s cancer treatment, how to manage your finances during cancer treatment and how to signpost.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) Reflect how you might approach a conversation with someone living...

**Trigger Warning**  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...

**Trigger Warning**  Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rhianna Rout-Lysandrou as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 42). Discussion about Rhi’s career and role as an oncology dietitian.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) reflect on the challenges people living with and beyond cancer face during cancer treatments. 2) conside...

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up to reflect on the last year! Discussion about 2 years of Rad Chat, highlights, reflections and what to look out for in 2024. Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/   LinkedIn: htt...

**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 term...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Elena Espinosa-Cabrera and Dr. Gemma Eminowicz. Discussion about Elena’s diagnosis, Gemma’s career, what studying and working in medicine means.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) read about the symptoms of Germ Cell Cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/ovarian-canc...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Helen Haar and Catarina Correia Velosa Da Veiga. Discussion about Helen’s diagnosis, her teenage and young adult campaiging, late effects and Catarina’s research, the importance of the patient voice in research and how hearing Helen’s story has changed how she views cancer research.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these r...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Chris Rigby as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 29). Discussion about Chris’ career, living with and beyond bowel cancer, how to speak to family about a diagnosis and his recent award for regional Society of Radiographers' Rep of the Year.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1)...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jon Organ as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 28). Discussion about Jon’s experience of head and neck cancer, laryngectomy and life after treatment.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) read about the signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/can...

**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 patient...

**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:  What are the current recommendations for prostate cancer screening, and how have they evolved in recent years? Can you discuss the...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Anthony Francis. Discussion about prostate cancer, active surveillance and PSA screening.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) read about the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms/prostate-cancer-signs-and-symptoms . ...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with CK as part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (part 8).  Discussion about CK’s career and personal healthcare experiences. LGBTIQ+ health and current challenges for the trans population.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) evaluate the language you use with patients, friends and family,...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nina Lopes as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 28). Discussion about Nina’s treatments to date, speaking to her child about her diagnosis and importance of people taking part in clinical trials.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) reflect on the challenges of speaking to a ch...

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Chloe Warrilow and Emily Anderson as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 40). Discussion about occupational therapy as a career, how they support patients and myths they wish people knew.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) consider your own workplace; do you have occupational therapist’s the...

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 procedur...

**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...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Elly and Amanda. Discussion about Elly’s diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer, and Amanda’s oncology research.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) reflect on Elly’s experience of total body irradiation. 2) consider the psychological impact of receiving a false positive result. 3) consider how...

**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...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jesse and Jamie Dean. Discussion about Jesse’s cancer diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer and Jamie’s oncology research.   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) read about the symptoms of brain tumours: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/brain-tumours/symptoms 2) consider the implicati...

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)...

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) C...