Show overview
Let's Talk About SACT has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 48 episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 30 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 20 episodes published. Published by BOPA.
From the publisher
A Cancer Pharmacy Podcast brought to you by The British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA). The purpose of the podcast is to promote excellence in the pharmaceutical care of patients with cancer through education.
Latest Episodes
View all 48 episodesEp 48Let's Talk About Melanoma Focus
In this episode we are joined by Nikita Ponda. We discuss the pharmacist role in a melanoma charity, we discuss TrialFinder, developments in melanoma and much more.
Ep 47Let's Talk About Menopause and Cancer
In this episode we are joined by Dani Binnington, founder of Menopause and Cancer (https://menopauseandcancer.org/). We discuss Dani's journey as a cancer patient going through menopause, guidance and best practice. Link for Non-hormonal-based treatments for menopausal symptoms guidance: https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/04-BMS-ConsensusStatement-Non-hormonal-based-treatments-for-menopausal-symptoms-NOV2025-C.pdf
Ep 46Let's Talk About The Immunotherapy Specialist Advisory Group
In this episode we are joined by Alice Tew and Meera Desai. We discuss the history of the immunotherapy group, how and why it was established and how its work has evolved. We explore key projects including improving equity of access to second-line agents, the development of immunotherapy monographs, upcoming priorities for the group and much more.
Ep 45Let's Talk About The Cancer Research UK Consent Form Project
In this episode we are joined by Alia Nizam. We discuss the Cancer Research UK Consent Form Project. We explore how and why the project was developed, what's involved in creating consent forms and much more.
Ep 44Let's Talk About The Duffy Null Variant
In this episode we are joined by Andrew Hantel, Stephen Hibbs and Lauren Merz. We discuss the Duffy Null variant. Specifically what it is, the history, clinical impact and much more.
Ep 43Let's Talk About Online Misinformation
In this episode we are joined by Hana, also known as @pharmadrama on Instagram. Hana is a hospital pharmacist based in the UK who creates content about pharmacy practice, especially in the field of cancer care. We discuss online cancer misinformation, how to tackle it and much more.
Ep 42Let's Talk About INAVO120
In this episode we are joined by Suzanne Frank. We discuss Inavo120 (Inavolisib-Based Therapy in PIK3CA-Mutated Advanced Breast Cancer) study. We discuss the relevance of the data and how it might change practice going forward. This study is available to read at https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2404625 and the update at https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2024.42.16_suppl.1003
Ep 41Let's Talk About Cardio-Oncology
In this episode we are joined by Benjamin Dowsing. We discuss what cardio-oncology is, baseline monitoring, managing patients who develop cardiotoxicity, long term cardiac follow-up and much more.
Ep 40Let's Talk About Paediatric Palliative Care
In this episode we are joined by Bhumik Patel. We discuss what a paediatric palliative care pharmacist does, common symptoms experienced by patients in paediatric palliative care, managing complex polypharmacy in the very young, challenges around unlicensed and off label medication use and much more.
Ep 39Let's Talk About Virtual Assessment Pathway Clinics
In this episode we are joined by Emma Williams . We discuss what virtual assessment pathway clinics are, how they were set up at Velindre Cancer Centre, feedback, and much more.
Ep 38Let’s Talk About RNA Neoantigen Vaccines For Pancreatic Cancer
In this episode we are joined by Ben Nelson. We discuss a paper titled “Personalized RNA neoantigen vaccines stimulate T cells in pancreatic cancer”. This paper is available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10171177/
Ep 37Let's Talk About The Future Of Healthcare
In this episode we are joined by Julian Barwell. We discuss predictions for what 21st century healthcare is going to look like, what will doctors be doing and how we can train them, balancing digital and molecular progress and much more.
Ep 36Let's Talk About Elastomeric Pumps
In this episode we are joined by Chiara Creed, Shumi Tattersfield and Jane Neerkin. We discuss what elastomeric pumps are, clinical applications, advantages and much more.
Ep 35Let's Talk About Acute Oncology
In this episode we are joined by Caroline Wilson and Alison Taylor. We discuss what acute oncology services are and why they are crucial, how cancer patients are supported, common emergencies and much more.
Ep 34Let's Talk About Difficult Conversations
In this episode we are joined by Naima Fowlis. We discuss having difficult conversations with patients and staff. We cover the process of breaking bad news, supporting emotional reactions, balancing professionalism and compassion, team dynamics and much more.
Ep 33Let's Talk About Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
In this episode we are joined by Chris Salmen. We discuss what DLBCL is, diagnosis, management and much more.
Ep 32Let's Talk About Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
In this episode we are joined by Apini Patel. We discuss what hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is and how it’s used as a cancer treatment, administration of HIPEC, supporting patients undergoing HIPEC and much more.
Ep 31Let's Talk About The UK Charity for TNBC
In this episode we are joined by Robin Woolcock. We discuss Robin's experience with TNBC, the reason for setting up The UK Charity for TNBC, available support for patients and staff and much more. To access the website click the following link: https://www.ukcharityfortnbc.org/
Ep 30Let's Talk About Supporting Transgender Patients
In this episode we are joined by Alison Berner. We discuss available resources to better support transgender patients, special considerations, creating supportive and inclusive environments and much more.
Ep 29Let's Talk About Research
In this episode we are joined by Pinkie Chambers. We discuss her current research project, the role of a pharmacist as a principal investigator and getting involved in research.