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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and cancer related side effects.

Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Nicola Peat and Rosemary Marshall to talk about the role of specialist therapists (physiotherapy and occupational therapists), fatigue and cancer related fatigue management.  We also discuss career development and the role of the Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT’s).  

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​​Episode 177: Part of the Education and Worforce Development Series (Part 62)

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​​CPD Reflection Points:

1. ​​Write a reflective journal entry on how the episode and the associated literature linked to the episode changed or reinforced your understanding of cancer-related fatigue and its impact on patient care.
2. ​​Discuss the key points from the episode with a colleague or your MDT, and reflect on how your team currently supports patients experiencing fatigue.
3. ​​Identify one area of your current practice related to fatigue assessment or management that could be improved, and create a short action plan to implement a change.

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

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​​Links from the Episode:

• ​​PRosPer - e-learning around prefab and rehab and includes training in fatigue management. https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/prosper/
• ​​Patient Information on exercise and cancer - https://www.maggies.org/cancer-support/managing-practically/exercise-and-cancer/
• ​​Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/tiredness
• Fatigue module - https://info.guyscanceracademy.co.uk/cancer-related-fatigue-selca/index.html#/​​

​​Research links from the Episode:

• ​​Management of fatigue in adult survivors of cancer: ASCO Society for Integrative Oncology Guideline update - https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.24.00541#:~:text=Clinicians%20should%20recommend%20exercise%2C%20CBT,for%20the%20management%20of%20fatigue.
• ​​Pathophysiology of cancer related fatigue - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3281752/

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

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses breast cancer, genomics and living with and beyond cancer.

Episode 176: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (part 56).

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Cassie Kingswell. This episode is a deep dive into her role as a breast clinical nurse specialist, Breast Cancer Now charity and how she helps people live with and beyond cancer.

Cassie is a breast cancer clinical nurse specialist working at Breast Cancer Now charity, having previously worked in oncology and breast care at Guys and St Thomas’ hospital in London. Her specialist role is in family history and genetics, but has a passion to support all people to live well with and beyond breast cancer. 

CPD Reflection Points:

1. Read about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/awareness/signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer.
2. Read about life after treatment: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/life-after-treatment.
3. Consider how you could support people living with and beyond breast cancer.
4. Reflect on how look after your own mental wellbeing when working clinically.

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Links from the Episode:

• Breast Cancer Now charity
• Breast Cancer Now charity healthcare professionals hub
• Breast Cancer Now charity speak to a nurse
• Dr. Kathryn Mannix Rad Chat episode

Research Links from the Episode:

• Breast Cancer Now charity research

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

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, late effects and consequences of treatment.

Episode 175: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 61).

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Maeve Kearney. This episode is a deep dive into her career, her PhD research into survivorship and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO).

CPD Reflection Points:

1. consider the unmet needs of adolescent and young adults who are diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma.
2. consider the benefits of attending a conference such as ESTRO.
3. look up the first World Radiotherapy Awareness Day on September 7th 2025.

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Links from the Episode:

• Maeve Kearney Trinity College Dublin
• Interview with Chair of the ESTRO 2025 RTT Track
• Postgraduate study opportunities Trinity College Dublin 

Research links from the Episode:

• Maeve Kearney ResearchGate

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

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer.

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​​Episode 174: of our living with and beyond cancer series (part 55)

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​​Description: In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Hannah, who is a chartered physiotherapist with over 12 years clinical experience in oncology, across a broad range of NHS, charity, private and voluntary sectors. Currently, she is working as an NHS Therapies Lead in Patient Optimisation and Geriatric Oncology. 

​​Alongside this role, Hannah runs her own online cancer physiotherapy business StrongerThan, using her passion for people and science to create bespoke rehabilitation plans and empower clients from across the UK. While Hannah is experienced working with all ages, stages and types of cancer, she has specialist experience supporting people receiving palliative care to live life fully, comfortably and with dignity.  

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​​CPD Reflection Points:

1. ​​What are the key rehabilitation needs of people living with and beyond cancer?
2. ​​How can physiotherapy interventions address common issues such as fatigue, pain, or deconditioning?
3. ​​How does your current practice align with the evidence presented in the literature linked?
4. ​​What might you change in your clinical approach as a result of your learning from this episode?
5. ​​Are there opportunities within your service to incorporate or improve prehabilitation and rehabilitation?

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​​Blog posts: 

• ​​https://www.strongerthan.co.uk/blog  

​​E-book: 

• ​​https://www.strongerthan.co.uk/for-health-professionals  

​​Publications on Geriatric Oncology: 

• ​​Leach, H and Jethwa J (2020) ‘Cancer Rehabilitation’, in O’Hanlan S and Smith M  (4th edition)  A Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Older Patient. Elsevier Health. https://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-rehabilitation-of-the-older-patient-9780702080166.html  
• ​​Perspectives on prehabilitation for older adults with cancer: A report from the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) rehabilitation group 
• ​​SIOG2024-4-OA-051 The development of the senior adult oncology programme at the Royal Marsden NHS foundation trust 
• ​​SIOG2024-4-P-141 Using remote physiotherapy assessment to identify sarcopenia in older adults with cancer, receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment 
• ​​SIOG2024-4-P-114 A review of body composition in older adults undergoing systemic anticancer treatment within the senior adult oncology programme at The Royal Marsden 
• ​​SIOG2024-4-P-153 Evaluating geriatric assessments and driven interventions in older adults with breast, lung and gastrointestinal cancer: a retrospective analysis 

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

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and its treatment.

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​​Episode 174: Part of the living with and beyond Series (Part 54).

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​​Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Georgia Azzopardi and Sophie Lambert, to discuss radioactive iodine treatment, from both a therapeutic radiographers perspective and a patients perspective.  

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​​CPD Reflection Points:

1. ​​Reflect upon how we ensure that patients fully understand the long-term side effects of RAI. 
2. ​​Reflect upon how we can consistently assess and address the emotional and psychosocial impact of isolation protocols following RAI treatment, particularly for vulnerable or anxious patients?
3. ​​In what ways can we improve follow-up care and multidisciplinary collaboration to monitor and manage delayed or less visible side effects, such as secondary malignancies?

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​​Links from the Episode:

• ​​Rad Chat Episode with Sophie Lambert https://radchat.transistor.fm/episodes/bonus-episode-sophie-lambert-and-rebecca-drake-non-hodgkin-s-lymphoma
• ​​Cancer Research radioactive iodine treatment https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/radiotherapy/internal/radioactive-liquid-treatment/radioactive-iodine-therapy
• ​​Macmillan radioactive iodine treatment https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/radioactive-iodine-for-thyroid-cancer
• ​​NHS thyroid cancer https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/thyroid-cancer/
• ​​National Cancer Institute thyroid cancer https://www.cancer.gov/types/thyroid/patient/thyroid-treatment-pdq

​​Research links from the Episode:

​​Podcasting for sharing experiences https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40528263/

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

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses congenital conditions, treatment, pain and challenges.

Episode 172: Part of the Leadership Series (Part 29)

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Eva Starkey who is a diagnostic radiography lecturer and specialist diagnostic radiographer. She was attracted to diagnostic radiography from a very young age due to being on the other side of the scanner as a patient. She was born with developmental dysplasia of the hip, and so attended the imaging department from birth until her most recent surgery last year. After working clinically in Glasgow, she moved to Aberdeen to fulfil her passion for education. She still maintains a clinical role alongside an academic one, ensuring her practice is kept relevant and students are educated with the most up to date protocols.

This episode is a deep dive into Eva’s journey to becoming a radiographer, education and clinical practice.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. read about developmental dysplasia of the hip and check out Steps charity.
2. reflect on Eva’s experience while growing up and during her training.
3. consider how you could help inspire the next generation of radiographers.

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Links from the Episode:

• Eva shares her unique journey from patient to Diagnostic Radiography Lecturer Our People | RGU
• Eva Starkey
• CoR, Our 2023 Winners 
• SoR, Our 2022 winners | SoR
• Steps charity

Research links from the Episode:

• Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip(DDH): Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management.

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

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses congenital conditions and discrimination.

Episode 171: Part of the Workforce and Education Series (Part 60)

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Bhavna Mehta who qualified from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow with an honours degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics in 2021. Bhavna is currently working as a Paediatric Orthotist at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool. She previously worked at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, London and Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, delivering care to patients with a variety of conditions including MSK, Neuro-muscular and Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV). Bhavna has a keen interest in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within her professional career: being part of EDI focus group, British Association for Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO). Her research interests include Scoliosis, CTEV and biomechanics. This episode is a deep dive into the role of a orthotist, congenital conditions and their treatment.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. reflect on the importance of prosthetists within a multi-disciplinary team.
2. consider the how you could support the prosthetists and orthotists in increasing their visibility within your work place.
3. read about Congenital Talipes Equinovarus: https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/conditions/patient-information-leaflets/club-foot/

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Links from the Episode:

Prosthetics and Orthotics Degree:

• University of Strathclyde – Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics – 4 years full time BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics Bachelor's Degree | University of Strathclyde
• University of Salford – Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics – 3 years full time BSc(Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics | University of Salford
• Keele University – Postgraduate Pre-registration MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics – 2 years full time. Prosthetics and Orthotics - Keele University
• University of Derby- Level 6  BSc (Hons) Prosthetic and Orthotic Degree/ Degree Apprenticeship - 3 years full time Prosthetics and Orthotics Degree Apprenticeship - Apprenticeship courses - University of Derby

British Association Of Prosthetists & Orthotists: 

• Equality Diversity and Inclusion(EDI)

Research links from the episode:

• Attaining a British consensus statement on managing idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus(CTEV) through a Delphi process: a study protocol

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

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Trigger warning: cancer, cancer treatment and lack of access to treatment.

Episode: bonus episode where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Karim from the Uganda Cancer Institute about his role as a radiation therapist and why he moved into oncology after becoming a diagnostic radiographer.

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Trigger warning: cancer, cancer treatment and lack of access to treatment.

Episode: bonus episode where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Catherine from the Uganda Cancer Institute about her role as a radiation therapist and why having female staff is important for the people living with and beyond cancer in Uganda.

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Trigger warning: cancer, cancer treatment and lack of access to treatment.

Episode: bonus episode where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ben from the Uganda Cancer Institute about his role as a radiation therapist, why be wanted to get into this profession and how he hopes to inspire others.

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