Rad Chat

Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr Emma Hyde as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 10).

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

1) what does personalised care mean to you? 

2) what adjustments could you make to your professional practice to personalise the care you offer to your patient?

3) how could you champion the patient voice in your department? Are there adjustments you think your department should make to offer more personalised care for patients?

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Links from podcast:

https://www.personalisedcareinstitute.org.uk/ 

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Oncology Professional Care 

24-25 May 2022 

Wednesday: 09.00 – 17.30 

Thursday: 09.00 – 16.30 

ExCeL London 

https://www.oncologyprofessionalcare.co.uk/radchat 

Join us at Oncology Professional Care, UK’s leading event for whole oncology community, returning face-to-face to ExCeL London on 24-25 May 2022. 

Free for healthcare professionals, the focused programme will include 130+ stimulating sessions across four dedicated theatres, all delivered through extensive research with your peers and advice from our esteemed advisory board. 

Attendees will also gain access to over 36 hours of fully CPD accredited content, relevant for all professional groups in oncology. Content has been created with the support of key organisations such as NHS England and NHS Improvement, Macmillan Cancer Support, Cancer Research UK, BOPA, UKONS and more. 

An exciting exhibition floor with dozens of specialist suppliers of medicines and specialist equipment and services will showcase their products and give access to latest innovations in cancer care. 

Reasons to attend: 

• Meet your educational needs through a fully CPD accredited programme, with relevant content for all professional groups in oncology and access to up to 12 hours of CPD points 
• Access over 36 hours of cutting-edge clinical content shaped through extensive research with your peers and advice from our esteemed advisory board 
• Content created with the support of key organisations such as NHS England and NHS Improvement, Macmillan Cancer Care, Cancer Research UK, BOPA, and UKONS 
• Opportunity to network with over 1,200 oncology professionals from across the country 
• Hear exclusive best practice case studies from Cancer Alliances, which can be replicated in your organisation or local health economy 

Understand the national priorities from the NHS Long Term Plan and how they will be delivered through partnership working in Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Cancer Alliances
 
Visit the event website: https://www.oncologyprofessionalcare.co.uk/radchat

Registration link: https://rfg.circdata.com/publish/opc22/?source=radchatreg 

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Discussion around fertility and cancer.

Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Professor Allan Pacey MBE as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 10).

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

1) Reflect upon your practice and the discussions you may have with patients about fertility, what could you do to support patients?

2) In your region, what is the assisted conception protocol for cancer patients? Link with your local services and educate yourself and your team.

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

Links from podcast:

https://ebnhealth.com/index.php/shop/fertility (not free but good)

https://cancerfertilityandme.org.uk (a resource for women (a male version is coming))

https://www.asrm.org/topics/topics-index/fertility-preservation/ (for American listeners there are some resources)

https://www.fertilitysociety.com.au/fertility-preservation-australia-new-zealand/ (resources for Australia and New Zealand)

https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/fertility-preservation/ (UK resources from the HFEA)

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Gita Ramdharry as part of the Leadership Series (Part 9).

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

1) Reflect upon your leadership and consider what does leadership for anti-racist practice need to look like in support of racial justice?

2) Read ‘The Problem of Women of Colour’ and reflect upon your own practice and your department. 

3) What support is there in your department for someone from a protected characteristic? Reflect upon how you could make the environment more inclusive. 

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Links from podcast:

Gita’s website: https://gitaramdharry.com/ 

Stephanie Nixon lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXnUsNgN42I 

The problem of women of colour in the work place: ​​https://coco-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/WoC-in-Organizations-Tool-FINAL-EN.pdf

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**Trigger warning**

Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we could not share the video to our youtube page.

Discussion around nutrition and cancer.

Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Toral Shah as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 9).

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

1) reflect upon the dietary and nutritional advice you provide patients and at what stage in their pathway. 

2) what local support is available for patients who may require additional dietary support.

3) Reflect upon how you may weave providing healthy eating, exercise and mental well-being advice into your everyday conversations with patients. 

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Links from podcast:

Urban kitchen: https://www.theurbankitchen.co.uk/ 

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**Trigger warning**

Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we could not share the video to our youtube page.
Discussion around pregnancy, cervical cancer and exercise during cancer.
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sarah Newman as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 8).

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

1) how could you support a patient who has had to terminate a pregnancy due to a cancer diagnosis?

2) what information does your department offer to patients on how to safely exercise during their cancer treatment?

3) do you give patients, family or friends advice on how to keep fit? How could you improve your evidence and knowledge base?

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Links from podcast:

Mummy’s Star: https://www.mummysstar.org/ 

Get Me Back: https://www.getmeback.uk/ 

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**Trigger Warning**

Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we could not share the video to our youtube page.
Discussion around Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Julie McCrossin as part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 7).

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

1) what information does your department give to patients who have been referred for head and neck radiotherapy? 

2) when you speak to a patient before their pre-treatment or treatment appointment, what suggestions do you give on how best to cope with a thermoplastic mask?

3) how can you improve patient experience for anyone undergoing treatment with a thermoplastic mask?

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Links from podcast:
Julie’s Story - Targeting Cancer website hosted by RANZCR (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists: https://www.targetingcancer.com.au/our-stories/Julies-story/
Dr Bena Brown - My Health My Way: Patient-Reported Outcome Tool for Radiation Therapy: https://youtu.be/4_ZFdkP6j6I
Head & Neck Cancer - Innovations in Radiation Therapy with Lisa Gia, Radiation Therapist: https://youtu.be/vY2PQ8ON_-E

Therapeutic Radiographer (St James Hospital Leeds UK) explains value of scale model LINAC for patient education: https://youtu.be/ioMMZ69b7G4

IPEM toy Linear Accelerator: https://www.ipem.ac.uk/About-IPEM/Campaigns/Little-Linac 

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**Trigger Warning**
Discussion around breast cancer and the charity CoppaFeel!
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Clare O’Neill as part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 6).

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

1) Recognise the benefits of early diagnosis in breast cancer specifically and refresher yourself on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
2) Understand what is meant by “breast awareness” and distinguish between “breast awareness” and “breast self examination”. 

3) Identify common misconceptions about breast cancer.

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Links from podcast:

CoppaFeel! Charity: https://coppafeel.org/
Bloody Good Period Charity: https://www.bloodygoodperiod.com/

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Discussion around Advanced Practice in Radiotherapy.
Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Yatman Tsang as part of the Leadership Series (Part 8).

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

1) How can you embed evidence based practice into your work?

2) Consider your career development and how your department can facilitate the 4 pillars of advanced practice. 

3) What support is available in your work place to tackle racism?

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

Links from podcast:

HEE Advanced Practice https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk

Consultancy post survey  https://www.sor.org/getmedia/ab756931-0b3d-4c7b-9039-7b1bc4c26724/trainee_consultant_and_consultant_radiographer_survey_2018.pdf_2

Consultancy post guidance  https://www.sor.org/getmedia/551d2e1d-8576-47c1-9411-991befd70f64/consultant_radiographer_-_guidance_for_the_support_of_new_and_established_roles.pdf_2

EDI HEE Strategy

https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/diversity-inclusion/diversity-inclusion-our-strategic-framework-2018-2022

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Discussion around the College of Radiographers Industry Partnership Scheme (CoRIPS).
Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Shannon Johnson as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 9).

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

1) Reflect on the outreach work you, or your department do to promote the profession, how do you assess the impact of this work? 

2) Consider how you may engage with your local community to promote radiotherapy and the role of therapeutic radiographers. 

3) Undertake this e-learning for health module https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/promoting-careers-in-the-allied-health-professions/

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Links from podcast:

https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/research-grants-and-funding/corips 

https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/18207545.radiographer-recruitment-drive-wins-inspirational-stem-prize/ 

https://www.stem.org.uk/news-and-views/news/winners-announced-stem-inspiration-awards-2019 

https://www.applefm.co.uk/2020/02/05/musgrove-park-therapy-radiographers-win-award-for-inspiring-future-generations/ 

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