Rad Chat

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Afni Shah-Hamilton.

Discussion about podiatry, supporting people living with and beyond cancer, and Afni’s future plans.

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

1) read about the role of podiatrists in cancer care https://tiptoefootcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Podiatrist-and-Cancer-care-Afni-1.pdf 

2) read about the neurological effects of systemic anti-cancer treatment on feet: https://tiptoefootcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IOCP-anti-cancer-treatment-2-Afni-1.pdf 

3) read about the dermatological effects of systemic anti-cancer treatment on feet: https://tiptoefootcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IOCP-Pod-Review-June21-art.2b.pdf 

4) read about rehab post-surgery for feet: https://tiptoefootcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AFNI-CANCER-CARE-PART-4.pdf 

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Links from podcast:

Tip Toe Foot Care: https://tiptoefootcare.com/foot-care-for-cancer-patients/

Afni’s publications: https://tiptoefootcare.com/publications/

Afni’s Webinars: https://tiptoefootcare.com/talks/

Afni Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/Tiptoefootcare.Afni  

https://twitter.com/tiptoefootcare 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Elly and Amanda.

Discussion about Elly’s diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer, and Amanda’s oncology research.

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

1) reflect on Elly’s experience of total body irradiation.

2) consider the psychological impact of receiving a false positive result.

3) consider how you can improve the experience of young people accessing the services your department offers.

4) 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

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Michaela and Patrycja.

Discussion about Michaela’s diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer, and Patrycja’s oncology research.

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

1) reflect on Michaela’s experience of chemotherapy treatment.

2) consider how you could improve the experience of young people navigating a cancer diagnosis while accessing adult services.

3) consider the ethical implications of working with animals within medical research.

4) 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
Cancer Research UK Lymphoma: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/lymphoma
Cancer Research UK CAR T-cell Therapy: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/immunotherapy/types/CAR-T-cell-therapy
CAR T cell-based immunotherapy and radiation therapy: potential, promises and risks: https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01775-1
BALB/c mice information: https://www.criver.com/products-services/find-model/balbc-mouse?region=3671

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jesse and Jamie Dean.

Discussion about Jesse’s cancer diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer and Jamie’s oncology research.

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

1) read about the symptoms of brain tumours: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/brain-tumours/symptoms

2) consider the implications of a cancer diagnosis for a young adult.

3) consider the barriers to brain tumour research.
4) 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

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak as part of the Education and Workforce Development (part 38).

Discussion about common terminology used in radiotherapy.

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

1) Reflect on how you explain procedures and terminology to patients.

2) Consider how you could improve your methods to ensure patients fully understand the information.

3) Evaluate how you teach students and junior staff on how to phrase explanations.

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jan Beger.

Discussion about artificial intelligence and how to teach safe AI to the next generation.

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

1) Reflect on the concerns of the general public around the use of AI.

2) Evaluate barriers for women getting into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.

3) Consider how to improve access and opportunities for women in STEM.

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Links from podcast:

Society of Radiographers Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/advisory-groups/artificial-intelligence-advisory-group 

Jan Beger: https://janbeger.bio.link/ 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Helen Estall as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (part 37).

Discussion about Helen’s career, diagnostic radiography as a career and MRI diagnostic scans.

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

1) reflect on terminology you use in your practice to support patients who are worried about procedures.

2) evaluate how your department improves the experience of patients undergoing procedures.

3) consider how you could support people with neurodiversity having a procedure.

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

Links from podcast:

British Association of Magnetic Resonance Radiographers: https://www.bamrr.org/.

Society of Radiographers Magnetic Resonance Advisory group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/advisory-groups/mr-advisory-group 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sam Worster as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (part 36).

Discussion about Sam’s career, brachytherapy and patient experience.

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

1) Reflect on the importance of patient experience and dignity during brachytherapy.

2) Consider the different types of multi-modality imaging in the planning and treatment of brachytherapy.

3) Evaluate the practical considerations around hypo-fractionated regimes vs prostate brachytherapy.

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Links from podcast:

Brachytherapy:

Cervix: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/radiotherapy-for-cervical-cancer#iInternalradiotherapybrachytherapy

The experiences of women receiving brachytherapy for cervical cancer: A systematic literature review: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1078817418300804

Prostate: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/brachytherapy-for-prostate-cancer

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Anisha Patel as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 27).

Discussion about Anisha’s cancer diagnosis, her career, book and advocacy work.

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

1) what are the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer?

2) consider the challenges people from different cultures and religions face when discussing a cancer diagnosis with their loved ones.

3) reflect on a positive interaction you have had with a patient and/or carer.

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Links from podcast:

Dr. Anisha Patel: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/news-and-blogs/this-is-bowel-cancer-blog/an-extract-from-dr-anisha-patels-book/ 

South Asian Heritage Month: https://southasianheritage.org.uk/ 

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with John Archer as part of the Leadership series (part 19).

Discussion about John’s career, leadership challenges and running a service.

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

1) reflect on the reasons why you decided on a career in healthcare.

2) consider a time when you have had to make a difficult choice / decision.

3) reflect on how you could improve your decision making process and decisions during this example.

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Links from podcast:

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ 

College of Radiographers framework: https://www.sor.org/getmedia/b2f6bf07-668f-4155-950a-b9d96c48eae1/12604-CoR-ECF-Interactive-v9a.pdf 

Sponsorship information:

Radformation: https://radformation.com/ 

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