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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 reflection points:
1) read about the symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/symptoms
2) consider how we can improve the experiences of young people who require radiotherapy treatment.
3) consider the long term effects that radiotherapy can have on young people.
4) consider on how you, as a professional, can acknowledge how young people living with and beyond cancer would like to be referred as.
5) complete the evaluation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2bJk5aVUFPXp7wgcZJY5jxF6voInOH2VGomUtgDLzxoJQIQ/viewform.
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Links from podcast:
Beacon Bursary: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/culture/projects/beacon-bursaries
Cancer Research UK Rad Net: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-research-infrastructure/radnet-our-radiation-research-network
Trekstock Charity: https://www.trekstock.com
Teenage Cancer Trust cancer support for patients: https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/information-about-cancer/cancer-support-parents
Macmillan Cancer Support looking after someone with cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/supporting-someone/looking-after-someone-with-cancer
Society of Radiographers Late Effects Special Interest Group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/special-interest-groups/radiotherapy-late-effect-sig
Catarina’s research publications: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/57293-catarina-isabel-correia-veloso-da-veiga/publications
Radiation Reveal: https://crukradnet.colcc.ac.uk/2022/04/06/radiation-reveal/
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**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) read about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/bowel-cancer/signs-and-symptoms-of-bowel-cancer
2) consider the risk factors for bowel cancer.
3) consider the impact of a bowel cancer diagnosis on a younger person.
4) evaluate the support your department offers people returning to work after sickness.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Bowel Cancer UK: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/
Bowel Cancer UK - diagnosis: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/diagnosis/
Macmillan Cancer Support what is a stoma: https://www.macmillan.org.uk- /cancer-information-and-support/bowel-cancer/what-is-a-stoma
Bowel Cancer UK - fertility: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/diagnosis/fertility/
Jo Divine - sex and intimacy following cancer: https://www.jodivine.com/pages/about-us
Trekstock Charity - for young people living with and beyond cancer: https://www.trekstock.com/
Maggie’s - talking to children about cancer: https://www.maggies.org/cancer-support/managing-socially/talking-children/
Macmillan Cancer Support - talking to children and teenagers about cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnosis/talking-about-cancer/talking-to-children-and-teenagers
Bowel Cancer UK - research trials: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials/
Cancer Reserach UK - Bowel cancer clinical trials https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bowel-cancer/treatment/research-clinical-trials/research-diagnosing-treating-bowel-cancer
Cancer Research UK - find a clinical trial: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/find-a-clinical-trial
NHS Bowel Cancer Screening (50-74 year olds): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer-screening/
ACAS - phased return to work: https://www.acas.org.uk/returning-to-work-after-absence/phased-return-to-work
Society of Radiographers - get more involved: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved
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**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/cancer-information-and-support/head-and-neck-cancer/signs-and-symptoms-of-head-and-neck-cancer
2) reflect how different your life might be if you had a laryngectomy.
3) consider the changes Jon has had to make to his life and relationships following his treatment.
4) consider the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach for supporting someone who has had a laryngectomy.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Life after Lary website: https://www.lifeafterlary.co.uk/
Macmillan Cancer Support - what is a laryngectomy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/laryngectomy
Macmillan Cancer Support - living with a laryngectomy stoma: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/living-with-a-laryngectomy-stoma
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy - Laryngeal Surgery: https://www.slt.co.uk/conditions/voice-problems/laryngeal-surgery/
Cancer Research UK speaking after a laryngectomy: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/laryngeal-cancer/living-with/speaking-after-laryngectomy
Swallow’s Head and Neck Charity: https://theswallows.org.uk/
Throat Cancer Foundation: https://www.throatcancerfoundation.org/
ATOS - for people living with a neck stoma: https://www.atosmedical.co.uk/
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**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 patients.
2) reflect and consider your barriers to speaking about sexuality with patients.
3) read about the PLISSIT model: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282966260
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Lynn Buckley: https://www.lynnbuckley.co.uk/
Pelvic Radiation Disease Association (PRDA) best practice pathway: https://www.prda.org.uk/prd-best-practice-pathway/
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**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:
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Ageing Better: https://ageing-better.org.uk/
Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK): https://prostatecanceruk.org/
Prostate Cancer signs and symptoms:: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms/prostate-cancer-signs-and-symptoms.
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
Black men’s health: https://blackmenshealth.org.uk/
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**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.
2) reflect on the experience of a patient being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
3) consider the risk factors for prostate cancer.
4) evaluate where active surveillance may be an appropriate treatment strategy for someone diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
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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**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, how often do you use gender neutral terminology?
2) watch this YouTube video on gender inclusion spaces: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0AkjturEiTM.
3) consider how you can be a better ally for the LGBTIQ+ community.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
CK: https://linktr.ee/CK1?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5222f825-484e-42a3-afa4-d13ff54f71a5
Designing gender inclusive spaces: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0AkjturEiTM
Queering Cancer charity: https://queeringcancer.ca/
OUTpatients Charity: https://outpatients.org.uk/
Watch this episode on our youtube channel: ttps://youtu.be/-FOkuiTPNX.
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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 child about their parent’s cancer diagnosis.
2) consider the barriers for people of colour entering clinical trials.
3) consider methods of improving acceptability of clinical trials within diverse communities.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Nina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frodayss/
Nina’s Fundraising Link: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/frodayss
Nina’s Article in The Times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/our-epic-safari-the-trip-i-knew-would-be-my-last-with-my-daughter-l5n2fqxsp
Black Women Rising: https://www.blackwomenrisinguk.org/
Breast, Pecs or Chest Checker: https://coppafeel.org/breast-cancer-info-and-advice/how-do-i-check/
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Trials: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/find-a-clinical-trial/clinical-trials-search?search_api_aggregation_1=triple%20negative&f%5B0%5D=field_trial_status%3A4386
Cancer Research UK Clinical Trial Finder: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/find-a-clinical-trial
You can watch this episode on our YouTube page too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEQKIUPHg8g.
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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 there? Are there any service users you work with who may benefit from occupational therapy input?
2) consider the need for MDT working within new service development; would occupational therapist’s fit into this service, and what patient outcomes could be improved with their involvement.
3) reflect upon the need for holistic approaches to oncology care, and if there is anything you can do differently in your role to encompass this.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Occupational therapy in cancer rehabilitation: going beyond physical function in enabling activity and participation: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23809000.2018.1438844
Cancer Fatigue: https://www.rcot.co.uk/sites/default/files/OT-Cancer-fatigue-2015.pdf
Occupational Therapy for Adults With Cancer: Why It Matters: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4786355/
Royal College of Occupational Therapists: https://www.rcot.co.uk/
Occupational Therapy at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre: https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/patients/treatment-and-support/cancer-rehabilitation-and-support-team/crest-team/allied-healthcare-professionals/occupational-therapy
A 'Day in the Life' of our Occupational Therapy Team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QHfVw5jjHEo
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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 procedures to your patients.
3) consider how you could support engineers in promoting their profession.
Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.
Links from podcast:
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM): https://www.ipem.ac.uk/
Radiotherapy Physics Careers: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-science/roles-healthcare-science/physical-sciences-and-biomedical-engineering/radiotherapy-physics/radiotherapy-physics
NHS Radiotherapy Engineering Apprenticeship Example: https://www.iop.org/careers-physics/your-future-with-physics/apprentice/george-stewart#gref
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