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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses HPV, anal cancer, cancer treatment, sex and intimacy, late effects and survivorship.Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Clare Laverty. Claire is a mum, wife & dental practice manager, with lived experience of anal cancer. After undergoing chemo-radiotherapy in 2024, she now advocates for awareness, support, and honest conversations around side effects and survivorship.This episode is a deep dive into Claire’s anal cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.CPD Reflection Points:read about the signs and symptoms of anal cancer.consider how you could improve your ability to recognise potential symptoms of anal cancer in female patients, and avoid misattributing these to more common benign conditions.consider how you could adapt your communication and clinical approach to better support patients experiencing stigma, emotional distress, or concerns about body image and intimacy related to anal cancer.what steps could you take take to ensure patients receive holistic, multidisciplinary care, including appropriate referrals and support for both physical and psychological needs.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Practical considerations for anal intimacy during and after cancer treatmentThe impact of anal cancer treatment on female sexuality and intimacy: a systematic reviewSexual Toxicity After Chemoradiation for Anal Cancer Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Mixed-Methods AnalysisAnal Cancer BMJ Best PracticeVaginal and sexual health after radiotherapy for anal cancer: A Danish prospective cohort studyRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses HPV, HIV, anal cancer, cancer and cancer treatment.Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Alex Sparrowhawk and Emma Davy to discuss HPV and HIV, their link to anal cancer and the George House Charity.This series has been supported by an unrestricted grant from Incyte Biosciences. Incyte had no involvement in the development, content, or editorial review of the activities associated with this initiative.CPD Reflection Points:Reflect on the latest insights from the podcast regarding the relationship between HIV, HPV, and anal cancer. Identify one or two clinical scenarios in your own practice where this knowledge could influence patient assessment, screening, or education. Plan a small change to incorporate this learning into your practice.The podcast introduced multidisciplinary care approaches. Reflect on any gaps in your current knowledge, or skills regarding anal cancer prevention, diagnosis, or treatment in people living with HIV. Identify one learning resource (from the links attached) to review and plan how you will apply this knowledge in your clinical work.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Liverpool HIV InteractionsGeorge House TrustPeople First Charter - HIV Language, Person First LanguageEACS: CancerCampaign raises awareness of anal cancer in men living with HIV :: Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer AllianceOur Health Matters: A Conversation About Anal Cancer - BHA for EqualityPre-Exposure Prophylaxis(PrEP)HPV VaccinationResearch links from the Episode:European AIDS treatment groupHuman Papillomavirus Vaccines: An Updated ReviewPreexposure Prophylaxis(PrEP) for HIVRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.