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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lorna Jones as part of Education and Workforce Development series (part 49).

Discussion about Lorna’s role as a trichologist, scalp cooling for chemotherapy, afro-hair and cancer treatment related hair loss.

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

1) reflect on what you consider a person undergoing cancer treatment looks like.

2) consider the negative impact of hair-loss on people living with and beyond cancer along with people they interact with.

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

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Links from podcast:

Institute for Tricologists: https://trichologists.org.uk/

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

Paxman Scalp Cooling: https://paxmanscalpcooling.com/

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lisa and Bex around inner ear side effects following cancer treatment, the role of physiotherapy and how you could help. We would also like to thank Alec Roberts for his help with the associated social media posts across our platforms.

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

1) Read about the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): https://acpivr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACPIVR_Patient_Leaflet_BPPV_V3.pdf

2) Read about the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of vestibular migraines: https://acpivr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ACPIVR_Patient_Leaflet_Vestibular_Migraine_V2.pdf.

3) Consider the impact on a person living with and beyond cancer with undiagnosed inner ear problems following anti-cancer treatment. 

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Links from podcast:

The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Vestibular Rehabilitation (ACPIVR) website for information and find a vestibular physio in your area: https://acpivr.com/

ACPIVR patient information leaflets:  https://acpivr.com/patient-information/

ACPIVR how to start rehab: https://acpivr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ACPIVR_Patient_Leaflet_DizzinessBalance_A4_V3.pdf

NICE BPPV:  https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo/

NICE Migraine: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/migraine/

NICE Osteoporosis: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/osteoporosis-prevention-of-fragility-fractures/

Edge Hill University: Management of Balance and Dizziness Disorders in Adults Level 7 MSc module: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/cpd-modules/management-of-balance-and-dizziness-disorders-in-adults-hea4272/ 

Developments in Dizziness and Balance Disorders: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-laryngology-and-otology/issue/5843D56DD9A1C3845818A22F38A17CD0

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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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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Leanda Bickley as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 47).

Discussion about Leanda’s career, Hope For Tomorrow charity and how to improve access for people undergoing cancer treatment.

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

1) consider benefits of reduced travel time for patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment.

2) read the Hope For Tomorrow charity’s patient experiences: https://hopefortomorrow.org.uk/patient-experiences/

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Links from podcast:

Hope for Tomorrow Charity: https://hopefortomorrow.org.uk/

Hope for Tomorrow Charity social media links:

https://www.facebook.com/hopefortomorrowcharity/ 

https://www.instagram.com/hopefortomorrowcharity/

https://twitter.com/HfTcharity

https://www.linkedin.com/company/2691529/admin/feed/posts/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdw9jkgd3cXne76tYR372A

National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service: http://www.ncin.org.uk/cancer_type_and_topic_specific_work/topic_specific_work/travel_times

The Royal College of Radiologists - The Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy capacity crisis in the NHS: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/media/updj5x5h/rcr-policy_policy-briefing-the-sact-capacity-crisis-in-the-nhs.pdf

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Errol McKellar MBE as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer series (part 37).

Discussion about Errol’s cancer diagnosis, his foundation and health inequalities for black men.

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

2) reflect on Errol’s experience of prostate cancer.

3) consider ways of improving awareness of prostate cancer in black men.

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Links from podcast:

Errol McKellar Foundation: https://www.theerrolmckellarfoundation.com/

It’s time to talk about men’s health at work: https://www.fairplaytalks.com/2022/11/19/its-time-to-talk-about-mens-health-at-work/ 

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

Young Minds: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ 

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

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

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

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Eliot Sims about his career, clinical oncology and person-centred care.

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

1) reflect on the importance of shared decision making between patient and clinician.

2) consider the benefits of mentorship within your clinical practice.

3) watch this video by GenesisCare on patient care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9NE9ggVW94

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Links from podcast:

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

GenesisCare dosimetry and physics: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/careers/dosimetry-and-physics-career-opportunities 

UK 2022 Consensus on Normal Tissue Dose-Volume Constraints for Oligometastatic, Primary Lung and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy: https://www.clinicaloncologyonline.net/article/S0936-6555(22)00094-2/abstract

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Samantha Skubish as part of the leadership series (part 20).

Discussion about Sam’s career, advanced practice and future of radiation therapy advanced roles in the USA.

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

1) reflect on Sam’s experience of developing advanced practice within the USA.

2) consider what advanced practice means to you within your role.

3) read the Society of Radiographers definition of advanced practice for radiography:  https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/career-development/practice-level-information/advanced-practitioners/what-is-advanced-practice-in-radiography

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Links from podcast:

Stoney Brook School of Health Professions - Samantha Skubish: https://healthprofessions.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/hs/about/faculty/sskubish

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): https://www.arrt.org/

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - I am the Gold Standard Award: https://www.arrt.org/pages/i-am-the-gold-standard

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT): https://www.asrt.org/

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) - The ASRT Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy: https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-and-regulations/professional-practice/practice-standards-online

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) - Radiation Oncology Safety Stakeholder’s Initiative: https://www.asrt.org/volunteers/other-opportunities

Radiation Therapy Association of New York State, Inc.: https://rtanys.org/

Mount Sinai Hospital New York: https://www.mountsinai.org/locations/mount-sinai/care/radiation-oncology

Society of Radiographers: what is advanced practice in radiography?: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/career-development/practice-level-information/advanced-practitioners/what-is-advanced-practice-in-radiography

Radiographer Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Practice: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/cancer-diagnostics/imaging/radiographer-enhanced-advanced-consultant-practice

An Environmental Scan of Advanced Practice Radiation Therapy in the United States: A PESTEL Analysis: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)00450-9/abstract

Advanced practice radiation therapist program improves efficiency, reduces burnout:https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20231107/advanced-practice-radiation-therapist-program-improves-efficiency-reduces-burnout

Advanced practice roles amongst therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A European survey: https://www.radiographyonline.com/article/S1078-8174(22)00210-3/fulltext

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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<sid=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<sid=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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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.

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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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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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