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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sam Suriakumar as part of living with and beyond cancer series (part 43).

Discussion about Sam’s diagnosis and treatment for a brain tumour, life following treatment and mental health.

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

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

2) reflect on Sam’s experience of diagnosis and treatment.

3) consider how you might support a loved one or friend struggling with their mental health.

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Links from podcast:

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

Brain Tumour Research: https://braintumourresearch.org/?srsltid=AfmBOopPoY3t7heunRW_NNDuR9Wi_q934-vZWY2X-MqH-XJB0lAVeJZ9

Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission: https://www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/

Maggie’s charity spirituality and cancer: https://www.maggies.org/cancer-support/managing-emotions/spirituality-and-cancer/

Mind mental health charity: https://www.mind.org.uk/

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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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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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Boston Scientific Disclaimer:

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.

Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

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.

Products discussed are for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Please check availability with your local sales representative or customer service.

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...

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. 

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

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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Here is a bonus episode with Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara discussing radiotherapy skin care, equity for people of colour and what you can do to improve healthcare.

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

1) read Naman’s article in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences: https://www.jmirs.org/article/S1939-8654(23)01872-6/fulltext

2) reflect on your understanding of skin changes across all skin tones.

3) consider ways to improve equity for people of colour within your workplace and personal life.

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

Links from podcast:

Understanding therapeutic radiographers’ confidence in assessing, managing & teaching radiation induced skin reactions (RISR): A national survey in the UK: https://www.radiographyonline.com/article/S1078-8174(24)00083-X/fulltext

Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) updates radiation dermatitis guidelines: https://www.sor.org/news/radiotherapy/scor-updates-radiation-dermatitis-guidelines

Wound care and skin tone: Signs, symptoms and terminology for all skin tones: https://woundsinternational.com/consensus-documents/wound-care-and-skin-tone-signs-symptoms-and-terminology-for-all-skin-tones/

Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and management of acute radiation dermatitis: international Delphi consensus-based recommendations: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1470204523000670

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Louise Retout and Claire Clarkson about their roles at the Greater Manchester cancer alliance, the roles of specialist Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) within cancer care and AHPs day 2024.

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

1) consider the importance of allied health professionals within the cancer pathway.

2) look at the: National Allied Health Professionals Day 2024 - Greater Manchester Cancer(gmcancer.org.uk)

3) look at the: ACCEND Framework | NHS England | Workforce, training and education(hee.nhs.uk)

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

Links from podcast:

NHS England AHPs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/

NHS England the role of allied health professionals in supporting people to live well with and beyond cancer: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/quick-guide-ahp-cancer.pdf

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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.

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

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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Boston Scientific Disclaimer:

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.

Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

Will Kinnaird 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.

Products discussed are for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Please check availability with your local sales representative or customer service.

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 o...

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Emma Campbell as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 41).

Discussion about Emma’s experience of secondary breast cancer, living as a single mother and her advocacy work.

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

1) reflect on Emma’s cancer diagnosis and treatment.

2) consider how you could support a single mother like Emma going through cancer treatment.

3) read Emma’s Women’s Running articles: https://www.womensrunning.co.uk/?s=emma+campbell

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

Links from podcast:

Emma Campbell (limitless Em) website: https://limitlessem.com/

Emma’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/limitless_em 

Emma’s book: All That Followed: A story of cancer, kids and the fear of leaving too soon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-That-Followed-cancer-leaving/dp/1907324895

Emma’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/open-with-emma-campbell/id1663900013

Mental Health Mates: https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/emma-campbell/

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust news article: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/life-cancer-fragile

Women’s Running: https://www.womensrunning.co.uk/Motivation/Emma-Campbell-On-The-Importance-Of-The-Humble-5k/

Macmillan Cancer Support - talking to children and teenagers: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnosis/talking-about-cancer/talking-to-children-and-teenagers

Breast Cancer Now - My Body Myself report: https://breastcancernow.org/sites/default/files/files/my-body-myself-report.pdf

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/

METUPUK: https://metupuk.org.uk/ 

Make 2nds Count: https://www.make2ndscount.co.uk/ 

Cancer Research UK Clinical Trial Finder: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/find-a-clinical-trial

Kadcyla: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/trastuzumab-emtansine

Tommy’s charity: https://www.tommys.org/

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Here is a bonus episode with Jo and Naman discussing radiotherapy, why is radiotherapy used, what the radiotherapy pathway is, radiotherapy terminology and what to expect prior to going for radiotherapy. 

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

​​1) Reflect on the information available to your patients ahead of attending the radiotherapy department. Are they still in date? Are they detailed enough? Are they available in a range of languages or across different types of media. 

​​2) Reflect on how you explain the radiotherapy treatment technique to your patients. Are you able to explain the treatment to patients in a way they will be able to understand? 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ms. Anushka Chaudhry as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 39).

Discussion about Anushka’s career, how people can prepare for breast tissue or chest surgery, how to look after a surgical site post-surgery.

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

1) consider the advice you might give to someone going for surgery.

2) read a systematic review of multimodal prehabilitation in breast cancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9823038/

3) look at Aurora Breast Wellbeing Charity website: https://www.aurorabcw.co.uk/

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

Links from podcast:

Ms. Anushka Chaudhry Circle Health Group: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/anushka-chaudhry

Ms. Anushka Chaudhry blog: https://www.endomag.com/en-gb/blog/voices/young-women-and-breast-cancer-diagnosis-anushka-chaudhry/

Ms. Anushka Chaudhry research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anushka-Chaudhry

Aurora Breast Wellbeing Charity: https://www.aurorabcw.co.uk/

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/

Breast Cancer Now links:

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

Types of Breast Reconstruction: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/treatment/surgery-for-primary-breast-cancer/breast-reconstruction/types-of-breast-reconstruction/

After Breast Cancer Surgery: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/treatment/surgery-for-primary-breast-cancer/after-breast-cancer-surgery/

Exercises after Breast Cancer Surgery: https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/publication/exercises-after-breast-cancer-surgery-bcc6

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

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