Rad Chat

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

Episode: bonus episode where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Martin from the Uganda Cancer Institute about his role as a radiation therapist, training and workforce needs.

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, death and dying, and cancer treatment.

Episode 170: Part of the Living with and Beyond Series (Part 53)

Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit with Niall Finnegan to discuss his PhD, the role of physical activity and supporting people living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. Niall shares his very personal reasons for being so passionate about his PhD and shares the challenges he’s faced. 

CPD Reflection Points:

1. Identify barriers and facilitators to physical activity in cancer patients. 
2. Reflect on clinical implications for promoting physical activity in cancer patients.
3. What could be improved in terms of behaviour change strategy within radiotherapy and oncology? 

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Links from the Episode:

• South East London Cancer Alliance - physical activity guidance and resources: 
• Cancer - Moving Medicine
• Patient info finder - Moving Medicine
• Physical activity in the treatment of long term conditions course
• World Cancer Research Forum - how to get active 
• NHS England E-learning for health modules 
• Macmillan Cancer Support learning and development
• Sheffield Hallam University MSc Enhanced Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Moving Medicine - active conversations
• 5K Your Way - Move Against Cancer

Research links from the Episode:

• Physical activity behaviour change in people living with and beyond cancer following an exercise intervention: a systematic review
• Niall research gate 

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

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Trigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment.

Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson.

Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.

Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.

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• BlueSky
• YouTube

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Trigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment.

Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Lorna Sturgess - Therapeutic Radiographer.

Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.

Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.

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• Rad Chat Website
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• BlueSky
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Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and access to treatment.

Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Baz Rodgers and Dr. Helen Rolfe - West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance.

Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.

Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.

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• LinkedIn
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• BlueSky
• YouTube

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Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and access to treatment.

Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Jason Pawluk - West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance.

Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.

Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.

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• BlueSky
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Links:

• Graduate Management Training Scheme
• Small Business Research Initiate 

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Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and immunotherapy.

Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Dr. Ricky Frazer - Immunotherapy.

Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.

Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.

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Links:

• The Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network(IOCN)
• Immunobuddies podcast
• Tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte(TIL) Therapy

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Trigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment.

Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Jack Quinn - Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance.

Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.

Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.

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• BlueSky
• YouTube

Links:

• Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

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Trigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment.

Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Sarah Salih - Effects of Particle Therapy on the Immune System.

Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.

Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.

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Links:

• The Abscopal effect of radiotherapy
• Charles University
• Prague Proton Therapy Centre

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Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and clinical trials.

Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Sarah Dewhurst - Exercise and Oncology.

Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.

Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.

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• BlueSky
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Links:

• Movement Is Medicine

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