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Trigger Warning: cancer treatment.Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKIO Conference 2025 - Mariam Ogunleye.Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© 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: climate change.Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKIO Conference 2025 - Prof. Mike Berners-Lee.Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© 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: diagnostic scans and benign tumour diagnosis.Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKIO Conference 2025 - Francesca Dixon.Council of Deans 150 Leaders ProgrammeStay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© 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: cancer, cancer screening and missed appointments. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKIO Conference 2025 - Nicky Hutton and Steph Jones talking about Cancer Screening Initiatives.Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© 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.

Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKIO Conference 2025 Introduction with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-AndersonStay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts.Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© 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 breast screening, mammograms and breaking bad news.Episode 169: Part of the workforce and education series Series(Part 59).Description: In this inspiring episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Rachel Bissell, a Clinical Service Manager for a Breast Imaging Service within the NHS. She talks about her career as a therapeutic radiographer, training as a Mammographer and progressing into management. Rachael talks openly and honestly about challenges she faced working in radiotherapy and leadership. CPD Reflection Points:Where do you see yourself in 1, 3, & 5 years? What skills, qualifications, or mentorship could support that path?What barriers might exist, and how could you overcome them?What leadership style do you naturally adopt? What leadership traits do you admire and want to cultivate?Reflecting on this podcast episode how could you better support colleagues who have logistical challenges in attending the workplace? Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:https://www.stgbec.org.uk/courses/post-graduate-course-mammographyhttps://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/wider-healthcare-team/roles-wider-healthcare-team/clinical-support-staff/mammographerhttps://nationalbreastimagingacademy.org/radiography/mammography-associate-apprenticeship/https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/pgcert-mammography-principles-and-practicehttps://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/professional-practice-in-mammographyhttps://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-practice/diagnostic-imaging-pathways/mammographyResearch links from the Episode:Radiographers filling the mammography screening gap, but where's the evidence?Breast density effect on the sensitivity of digital screening mammography in a UK cohortNon-invasive screening of breast cancer from fingertip smears—a proof of concept 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: pregnancy and mental health.Episode 168: Part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 15).Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Iona Mumby.Iona is a former primary school teacher & school leader, endurance runner who turned her passion for sport and fitness into a career in 2022. She is on a mission to change the narrative around physical activity during pregnancy & beyond by empowering women to feel confident and safe to train and push their bodies. Iona has since worked with many women with the sole goal of empowering and motivating them to feel great through implementing exercise and movement into their lives. Since becoming a mum herself, Iona has made it her mission to change the narrative around exercising during pregnancy and postpartum and using her expertise to educate women in training safely during these periods. Iona's passions are endurance running and strength training and she works on breaking down the barriers often faced by females in these spaces and supporting them on their fitness journeys. CPD Reflection Points:Reflect on your own beliefs or assumptions about exercising during pregnancy. Then read this paper; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430821/ and consider have your views changed? ​​Reflect upon how this might this influence the way you discuss exercise with pregnant patients or colleagues and the support you offer. ​​Reflect upon what you could do differently to help pregnant patients safely remain active, and what support/training would you need to feel more confident in doing so?Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Active Pregnancy FoundationMOMentum Lost: Unpicking Maternal Physical Activity Patterns in 2022 Natalie Kate Moss TrustBritish Association of Urological Surgeons female pelvic floor exercisesBritish Association of Urological Surgeons male pelvic floor exercises Tommy’s Charity strength training in pregnancy Exercises to help pelvic girdle painResearch links from the Episode:British Journal of Sports Medicine - April 2025 - Postpartum Physical Activity National Library of Medicine - Pregnancy & Exercise Physical exercise in pregnancy: benefits, risks and prescriptionExercise in pregnancy Benefits of Physical Activity during Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Umbrella ReviewPhysical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum PeriodRad 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 bereavement.​​​​Episode 167: Part of the workforce and education series (part 58).​​​​Description: In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Alaine Berry and Kerry Mills to talk about the Society of Radiographer’s Benevolent fund.​​​​CPD Reflection Points:​​Look up the Society of Radiographer’s Benevolent fund: https://www.sor.org/about/society-of-radiographers/benevolent-​​How do I identify signs that a colleague may be struggling emotionally, financially, or mentally?​​What are appropriate steps to offer support while respecting professional boundaries?​​What organisational, or external resources are available for colleagues in distress, and how can I signpost them effectively?​​Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from episode:​​Food banks: https://www.trussell.org.uk/emergency-food/find-a-foodbank​​Citizens advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/​​Rad Chat Links:​​Rad Chat Website​​Link Tree​​Facebook​​Instagram​​LinkedIn​​TikTok​​BlueSky​​YouTube​​Credits: 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 cancer, suicide, side effects and recurrence.Episode 166: Part of the living with and beyond cancer series (Part52).Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Sharon and Chris Curtis from the Swallow’s Charity. Chris is the founder of the charity and former chairman for 7 years, in 2020 he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Chris was diagnosed with Cancer at the base of his tongue on Friday, 13th May 2011 and went through Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, two neck dissections and fed through a feeding peg for several years. During his treatment he found times he wanted to speak to someone who was going through what he was to ask questions or just for someone to listen, in his words “not just 9am to 5pm or a night a month but when I needed it!”.As Chris started to recover, he decided to start a local group of likeminded people to solve his problems of someone to talk to. Within 8 months he took the group to full charity status on the 16th November 2012 and started to build his vision of getting help and support to patients & caregivers 24/7 and at the point they required to support. Chris has now taken the charity to an international support and awareness group supporting over 7000 people over the years and working out of hospitals across the globe.When Sharon’s husband was diagnosed with throat cancer, she never realised how much her life was going to change and how this would affect her role within their relationship. Sharon said, “No longer could I continue as just a wife and a mother, but I became the bread winner, the person who put the bins out, the odd job person but more importantly I became a nurse, unfortunately a role I have never wanted to play. You are on the same cancer journey as the patient but somehow, I started to feel that I was on a different path, mentally, physically, and emotionally.”Sharon’s background is in Travel, Local Council and for the past 10 years a PA at Director level, along with this has have for some time now been very involved in the carers side of The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Support Group. She realised that other carers have been going through similar changes in their lives with little or no support. As such Sharon uses her work & life skills to take on the challenge of by becoming a Carer Advocate and to get the Carers Voice heard to ensure that they get what they need to help them on their journey.Sharon joined the Swallows Team as Charity Administrative Manager and now holds all the logistics and management of the charity.This episode is a deep dive into Chris’ journey from diagnosis to living with and beyond cancer, the Swallow’s charity and Sharon’s role as carer for Chris.CPD Reflection Points:Read about the 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-cancerLook at the Swallows Charity website: https://theswallows.org.uk/Reflect on Chris’ diagnosis and treatment for cancer.Consider how you could improve the support for carers within your professional practice.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:The Swallow’s Charity: https://theswallows.org.uk/The Swallow’s Charity restaurant card: https://theswallows.org.uk/support/services/restaurant-card/The Swallow’s Charity carers: https://theswallows.org.uk/support/caregivers/Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK: https://oraclehnc.org.uk/Maggie’s Charity Support for Friends and Family: https://www.maggies.org/cancer-support/our-support/friends-and-family/ESMO 2022 | The aims of The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Support Charity: https://www.vjoncology.com/video/moyqkwnegku-the-aims-of-the-swallows-head-neck-cancer-support-charity/Leo Cancer Care and the Swallow’s Charity: https://leocancercare.com/news-and-events/press-release/leo-cancer-care-and-the-swallows-head-neck-cancer-charity-team-up-to-improve-future-radiotherapy-experience/Samaritans Charity: https://www.samaritans.org/Mind Charity: https://www.mind.org.uk/Head and Neck Cancer Neck Dissection: https://www.entuk.org/patients/conditions/23/neck_dissection/Research links from the Episode:Experiences and Needs of Carers of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic ReviewFamily Caregivers' Experiences of Caring for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis of Qualitative StudiesRad 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

Trigger Warning: cancer, gynaecological cancer, death and dying, gender based violence, mental health and brachytherapy.Episode 165: Part of the education and workforce development (series 57).Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Gemma Eminowicz to hear about her work in utilising MR-Linac for gynaecological cancer. Dr. Gemma Eminowicz MBChB, MRCP, FRCR, MD(Res) is a consultant clinical oncologist and brachytherapy lead treating gynaecological cancers at University College London Hospital (UCLH). She is also an honorary clinical associate professor at University College London (UCL), chair of the GEC-ESTRO gynae working group, member of ESTRO gynae focus group, organiser of gyn-SMART webinars and principle investigator on many systemic therapy clinical trials including at a UK level (eg Keynote B21). She has published 26 oncology papers, 8 as first author and multiple book chapters. She has been heavily involved in the practice changing INTERLACE trial from radiotherapy quality assurance to analysis of final results and dissemination of primary and secondary outcome data. She remains active within ESTRO, ESGO, BGCS and GTG-UK and strives to improve patient care through multidisciplinary treatments focusing on systemic therapy and high quality radiotherapy. CPD Reflection Points:Read about the types of gynaecological cancers, along with signs and symptoms of each: https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/gynaecological-cancers/.Consider how you could support people who have to have brachytherapy treatment.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Dr. Gemma Eminowicz https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-consultant/dr-gemma-eminowiczGEC-ESTRO gynaecology committee: https://www.estro.org/About/ESTRO-Organisation-Structure/Committees/GEC-ESTRO-CommitteeESTRO Gynaecology focus group: https://www.estro.org/About/ESTRO-Organisation-Structure/Focus-Groups/GynaecologyGYN-Smart webinars: https://sites.google.com/view/gyn-smartKeynote B21: https://www.annalsofoncology.org/article/S0923-7534(24)03822-5/fulltextINTERLACe trial: https://www.ctc.ucl.ac.uk/TrialDetails.aspx?Trial=89MR-Linac treatment Genesis Care: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/treatment/radiotherapy/mr-linacResearch links from the Episode:Creutzberg C, Kim JW, Eminowicz G et al. The Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup(GCIG) consensus recommendations for clinical research in Endometrial Cancer. Lancet oncology September 2024.Sarwar A, Eminowicz G. Radiotherapy induced ureteric stenosis in locally advanced cervical cancer: A review of current evidence. Brachytherapy, 2024,ISSN 1538-4721, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brachy.2024.03.002.Mirza MR, RUBY investigators. Dostarlimab for Primary Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jun 8;388(23):2145-2158.Gaze MN, Smeulders N, Ackwerh R, Allen C, Bal N, Boutros M, Cho A, Eminowicz G, Gill E, Fittall MW, Humphries PD, Lim P, Mushtaq I, Nguyen T, Peet C, Pendse D, Polhill S, Rees H, Sands G, Shankar A, Slater O, Sullivan T, Hoskin PJA National Referral Service for Paediatric Brachytherapy: An Evolving Practice and Outcomes Over 13 Years. Clin Oncol(R Coll Radiol). 2022 Dec 30:S0936-6555(22)00609-4. doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2022.12.008. Online ahead of print.Sarwar A, Lalli N, Eminowicz G. Ureter dose optimization during image guided brachytherapy for cervical cancer. Brachytherapy. 2022 Apr 11:S1538-4721(22)00035-6.Rad 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 cancer.​​​​Episode 164: Part of the education and workforce development series (part 56).Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. James Lam talking about his career as a medical oncologist and work around developing a novel machine learning algorithm to identify new cancer drug targets.​​​​James studied Medicine at Cambridge and completed his MBBS at UCL, qualifying in 2017 with Distinction. He holds an MA(Cantab) for research in retinal neuroscience and was ranked first among all UK Medical Oncology ST3 applicants in 2021.​​Awarded an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship, he has contributed to practice-changing oncology trials and cancer cachexia research with the TRACERx Consortium. Now at BioCorteX, he applies computational metagenomics and AI to shaping future cancer care.​​James remains dedicated to oncology research, with a strong interest in nutrition, fitness, and health optimisation.​​​​CPD Reflection Points:​​Read through the three publications attached to show notes and reflect upon how this research may impact on clinical practice. ​​​​Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.​​​​Links from the Episode:​​https://biocortex.com/​​Research links from the Episode:​​ASCO Conquer Cancer Award - Differential Clinical Trial Outcomes in Japan and the US​​Nature Medicine Publication - Cancer Cachexia in TRACERx ​​Google Cloud Press Release - Bacterial Interactions in ADC Cancer Treatment​​Rad Chat Links:​​Rad Chat Website​​Link Tree​​Facebook​​Instagram​​LinkedIn​​TikTok​​BlueSky​​YouTube​​Credits: 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 cancer, cancer diagnostics, cancer treatments, metastatic disease, death and dying.Episode 163: Part of the Living with and Beyond Series (Part 53)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Paul Schneider, who shares his experience with cancer and the support he received from charities like Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Charity and how he used his experiences to set up Hear the Roar podcast.CPD Reflection Points:How can you integrate the insights from the podcast into your practice to improve patient care?Understand the psychosocial impact of HNC on patients, including the emotional and psychological challenges, and how to provide supportive care.Evaluate the quality of life(QoL) factors for patients diagnosed with HNC and strategies to improve QoL during and after treatment.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:To see Paul using the PBM equipment and his experience at the time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdci65n-LjcTo download the Hear the Roar podcast interviews, visit https://heartheroar.buzzsprout.comSwallows cancer charity. https://theswallows.org.ukResearch links from the Episode:Quality Assessment of PBM Protocols for Oral Complications in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Part 1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9300948/Serious Long-Term Effects of Head and Neck Cancer from the Survivors’ Point of View. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10048748/Rad 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 cancer and talking to children about a cancer diagnosis. Episode162, which is part of the living with and beyond cancer series. Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with guest Priyanka Pandya. When Priyanka Pandya was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, her world shifted overnight. A devoted teacher, children’s life coach, and mother of two young daughters, Priyanka faced an unimaginable challenge, navigating her illness while raising her girls, who were just 4 and 2 at the time. But instead of shielding them from the harsh reality, she chose to open up through gentle, honest conversations. She answered their questions, addressed their fears, and created a space where they could express their emotions freely.This experience inspired Priyanka to write ‘When Mummy Had Cancer’, a heartfelt picture book that helps families talk about illness in an age-appropriate way. Told through the innocent eyes of a young girl, the book captures the emotional rollercoaster that children experience when a parent is unwell. It’s more than just a story, it’s a tool that empowers families to have honest, supportive conversations about difficult topics.CPD Reflection Points:What support mechanisms are in place for parents undergoing radiotherapy while caring for young children, and how do these mechanisms address both the emotional and practical challenges they face?Reflect upon the quality of the literature available to patients who may be having to have difficult conversations with their children. Are there further resources you could make available?Read the associated literature and reflect upon how your practice may develop to further support patients with young children. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:As a certified children’s life coach, Priyanka now dedicates her time to supporting families through 1:1 coaching sessions and school workshops. Through her practice, Priyanka Pandya Life Coach(https://priyankapandyalifecoach.com).When Mummy Had Cancer is a touching story about a family’s journey through a challenging time, told from a child's perspective. It explores fear, sadness, and bravery as the family faces Mummy's illness together. Beautiful illustrations gently help kids understand emotions, offering hope and comfort. https://amzn.eu/d/0yV9hAnThe Psychosocial Effect of Parental Cancer: Qualitative Interviews with Patients’ Dependent Children. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9857104/Cancer parents’ experiences of parenting concerns about minor children: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666142X24000377Supporting families when a significant adult has cancer with caring responsibilities for dependent children (<18 years old). https://www.ulster.ac.uk/research/topic/nursing-and-health/caring-for-people-with-complex-needs/cancer/family-centred-cancer-careRad 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 cancer, side effects and mental health.Episode 161: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (part 48).Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Nicola Freeman. Nic has worked as a consultant radiographer for just over 2 years, prior to which in an advanced practice role for 5 years specialising in head & neck cancer, supporting patients and their caregivers throughout their radiotherapy journey and beyond. She manages the acute toxicity burden and provide emotional and practical support to optimise health and well-being during treatment to enable as good a recovery as possible from the treatment side effects. Nic says that this is a very rewarding role and gives her a lot of job satisfaction, it is a privilege to support people through such an incredibly difficult time in their lives.This episode is a deep dive into Nic’s career, head and neck cancer, head and neck chemoradiation therapy, oral mucositis and how photobiomodulation can help.CPD Reflection Points:read the signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/head-and-neck-cancerread about oral mucositis best practice: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/1135watch this video on photobiomodulation for oral mucositis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0QdlZQVn0sComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Salivary gland cancer UK: Salivary Gland Cancer UK Swallows charity: https://theswallows.org.uk/Oracle head and neck cancer charity UK: https://oraclehnc.org.uk/ Mouth cancer foundation: https://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/Thor: https://www.thorlaser.com/Nic Freeman: https://blog.thorlaser.com/emma-hallam-interview-treatment-of-late-effects-of-cancer-treatment-with-pbm/Emma Hallam: https://blog.thorlaser.com/course-testimonial-nicola-freeman/Royal College of Radiologists Head and Neck Cancer: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/media/2ahl12m4/07-head-neck-cancer-radiotherapy-dose-fractionation-fourth-edition.pdfResearch links from the Episode:The use of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in the prevention of oral mucositis and reduction of strong opioid use in head & neck cancer treatment: https://www.radiographyonline.com/article/S1078-8174(24)00221-9/fulltextPhotobiomodulation reduces prescribed strong opioid use in head and neck cancer patients: https://oncologynewstoday.co.uk/photobiomodulation-reduces-prescribed-strong-opioid-use-in-head-and-neck-cancer-patients/Low-level laser therapy/photobiomodulation in the management of side effects of chemoradiation therapy in head and neck cancer: part 2: proposed applications and treatment protocols: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4846551/#:~:text=A%20study%20in%20pigs%20suggested,in%20patients%20with%20breast%20cancerEfficacy of photobiomodulation therapy combined with mobile health education in patients with head and neck cancer suffering from chronic xerostomia after radiotherapy: protocol for a three-arm, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1/e078068Rad 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 imposter syndrome, mental health, childhood trauma, miscarriage, cancer, and misdiagnosis.Episode 160: Part of the Leadership series (part 28).Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Prof. Gill Harrison. Gill is a professor, radiographer and sonographer with almost 35 years’ experience in clinical practice and education. She was Associate Professor, Ultrasound Programme Director and Lead for Teaching Excellence at City, University of London, before becoming Professional Officer for Ultrasound at the Society of Radiographers. She currently lectures at several universities in the UK and overseas. She has been involved in writing guidance documents and standards and has recently co-authored an ultrasound textbook. Gill led the ultrasound survey group for the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS), has written guidance and e-learning materials for the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) and edits NHS e-learning for health obstetric modules. She continues to work with CASE committee and is involved in strategic ultrasound developments, leadership and imposter syndrome coaching. This episode is a deep dive into Gill’s career, imposter syndrome, sonographer title regulations and advancements in ultrasound.CPD Reflection Points:reflect on how Gill has navigated her imposter syndrome.reflect on times when you’ve doubted yourself and/or had imposter syndrome.consider how you might utilise Gill’s toolbox to tackle your own imposter syndrome.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Prof. Gill Harrison research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gill-Harrison https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-practice/diagnostic-imaging-pathways/ultrasoundCASE: directory of coursesRCT register – for non-statutory registered sonographersHypnotherapy - https://nationalhypnotherapysociety.org/about-us/regulationImposter syndrome App and podcast etc - https://www.clarejosa.com/International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists: https://www.isrrt.org/European federation of radiographer societies: https://www.efrs.eu/NHS England Role of a Sonographer: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/sonographyThe British Medical Ultrasound Society: https://www.bmus.org/Society of Radiographers: https://www.sor.org/ The role of the expert witness: A guide for clinical imaging and therapeutic practitioners: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/professional-body-guidance-and-publications/documents-and-publications/policy-guidance-document-library/the-role-of-the-expert-witnessClark's Essential Guide to Clinical Ultrasound: https://www.routledge.com/Clarks-Essential-Guide-to-Clinical-Ultrasound/Dodgeon-Harrison/p/book/9780367771164Research links from the Episode:Consensus guidelines on the communication of unexpected news via ultrasound: https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/162880/Impostor syndrome and pretense: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0020174X.2022.2042379The imposter phenomenon and its relationship with self-efficacy, perfectionism and happiness in university students: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-023-04672-4The impostor phenomenon at work: A systematic evidence-based review, conceptual development, and agenda for future research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/job.2733Overcome imposter syndrome: Contribute to working groups and build strong networks: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320724001289Deindividualising Imposter Syndrome: Imposter Work among Marginalised STEMM Undergraduates in the UK: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00380385221117380Exploring UK sonographers’ views on the use of professional supervision in clinical practice – Stage one findings of a mixed method study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1078817423002274Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/87564793241242633?icid=int.sj-full-text.similar-articles.1The role of the sonographer – An investigation into the scope of practice for the sonographer internationally: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1078817421000973Role extension in advanced ultrasound practice: A framework approach and case study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9923144/Sonographic imaging education for sonographers versus health professionals: A literature review: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/sono.12399Making the transition from student to newly qualified vascular sonographer: An exploration of the domains of professionalism: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10152318/Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, lack of equity, health inequalities and risk factors of cancer for the Chinese community.Episode 159 of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 14).Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Rose Ting who is a therapeutic Radiographer with over 20 years of experience. Deeply passionate about promoting radiotherapy, advancing diversity and inclusion, and improving patient experience and care. Member of the REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) at her local Trust, Radiotherapy UK Ambassador and Member of Joint Equalities Committee at the Society and College of Radiographers. This episode, is a deep dive into Rose’s career, her lived experience as a person with Chinese heritage and her incredible advocacy work for the Chinese community around cancer awareness and screening.CPD Reflection Points:Read this journal article: ethnic disparities in lung cancer incidence and differences in diagnostic characteristics: a population-based cohort study in England: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(24)00292-8/fulltextReflect on how you could support the Chinese community within your practice.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Chinese Welfare Trust https://www.chinesewelfaretrust.org.uk/ NHS Bowel screening benefits and risks (in traditional Chinese): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bowel-cancer-screening-benefits-and-risks.zh-twNHS Breast screening helping you decide (in traditional Chinese): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5cd2ab6d40f0b6332614f8ce/Breast_screening_helping_you_decide_Traditional_Chinese.pdfNHS Cervical screening helping you decide (in traditional Chinese): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5d8374aae5274a27cefd4a6b/Cervical_helping_you_decide_HPV_Chinese_HK.pdfChinese association for cancer care: https://cacaca.org.uk/Ethnicity facts and figures UK Government: https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/health/physical-health/cancer-diagnosis-at-an-early-stage/latest/Largest ever UK study reveals stark ethnic and social inequalities in lung cancer diagnosis: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-11-08-largest-ever-uk-study-reveals-stark-ethnic-and-social-inequalities-lung-cancerResearch links from the Episode:Ethnic disparities in lung cancer incidence and differences in diagnostic characteristics: a population-based cohort study in England: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(24)00292-8/fulltextUnderstanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapeutics: An Overview of the Basics and Clinical Applications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33804485/National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/traditional-chinese-medicine-what-you-need-to-knowMind-Body Therapies From Traditional Chinese Medicine: Evidence Map: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8722380/ Cancer incidence and mortality in China, 2022: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667005424000061Cancer burden and risk in the Chinese population aged 55 years and above: A systematic analysis and comparison with the USA and Western Europe: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38271210/Cancer survival statistics in China 2019–2021: a multicenter, population-based study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667005424000498Exploring Cancer Incidence Trends by Age and Sex Among 14.14 Million Individuals in China From 2007 to 2021: Population-Based Study: https://publichealth.jmir.org/2024/1/e55657/Rad 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 cancer, cancer treatment, cancer relapse, mental health, cancer during pregnancy and living with late effects of treatment.Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Meera Shah. Meera trained as a dentist and following a range of roles as a junior, focused on the treatment of patients with special needs. Whilst expecting her first child she noticed increasing pain in her chest, back and shoulders, with weakness of the upper body over time. When her son was 6 months old, she was diagnosed with a solitary bone plasmacytoma of the sternum. This was treated with radiotherapy. Due to the large tumour size, recovery was slow and Meera took many years to regain some upper body strength. She had to leave her role in clinical dentistry and go back to the drawing board. In 2018, Meera progressed to multiple myeloma, with multiple tumours in both femori and tibia. This was treated in 2019 with chemotherapy and an autologous stem cell transplant. She has since been on maintenance chemotherapy. There was a discussion of potential radiotherapy to both knees, but fortunately wasn’t required in the end. Unable to return to clinical practice, Meera completed her Diploma in Healthcare Professions Education. She now works part time in postgraduate dental education at NHSE and also delivers freelance education in the cancer space. Her primary focus is to educate healthcare professionals on the impact of living with a chronic condition/incurable cancer, not just on patients, but to the whole family, especially children. Her main message is to ensure patients are given personalised care based on their own personal needs. She also volunteers for Shine Cancer Support, supporting their network for young adults from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and is a trustee for National Voices. This episode is a deep dive into Meera’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments, her family life and how things could have been improved for her care.Episode 158: part of the Living with and beyond cancer series(part 47).CPD Reflection Points:read about the symptoms of Multiple Myeloma: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/myeloma/symptoms-diagnosis/myeloma-symptoms/.reflect on Meera’s experience of diagnosis, treatment and now living with multiple myeloma. consider how you build a rapport with your patients and what you could do to improve your practice.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:BBC News article 'People are blamed if they have cancer': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg67k35z757oWhat does time mean to us now?: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bHmlccOMzCxXdFtmq0xDfMyeloma UK radiotherapy: https://www.myeloma.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Myeloma-UK-Radiotherapy-Infosheet.pdfMummy’s Star Charity: https://www.mummysstar.org/Myeloma UK: https://www.myeloma.org.uk/understanding-myeloma/related-conditions/solitary-plasmacytoma/Blood Cancer UK charity: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/Shine Cancer Support: https://shinecancersupport.org/National Voices: https://www.nationalvoices.org.uk/ Early medical retirement due to ill health – what to do?: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/retirement/pensions/guides/early-medical-retirement-due-to-ill-health-what-to-do/ Telling your children you have cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnosis/talking-about-cancer/talking-to-children-and-teenagersResearch links from the Episode: Imaging in myeloma: a Royal College of Radiologists national survey of current imaging practice: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0009926021002774Multiple Myeloma and genetic testing: https://www.rcpath.org/profession/publications/annual-reports/annual-report-2021-2022/multiple-myeloma-entering-a-new-era-of-genetics.html New paradigm for radiation in multiple myeloma: lower yet effective dose to avoid radiation toxicity: https://haematologica.org/article/view/9958 Towards individualized radiation therapy in multiple myeloma:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7327648/ Radiation Therapy (RT) in a New Era of Multiple Myeloma (MM) Therapy: Trends of Engagement and Radiologic, Biochemical, and Cytogenetic Correlates of Outcomes and Response: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(24)02121-7/fulltextRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.© Rad Chat 2025. 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Description: In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Emma Hyde who is the current president of UKIO congress.Bonus Episode with Dr. Emma Hyde talking about why you should register and attend UKIO congress 2025.Dr. Emma Hyde is an Associate Professor in Learning, Teaching and Pedagogy at the University of Derby. In 2020, she was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE. This award recognised the impact that she has had on learning & teaching approaches, integrating simulation into the curricula of diagnostic imaging programmes, expanding clinical placement capacity, and supporting and nurturing a research culture at the University of Derby.She is passionate about Person-Centred Care and has undertaken a number of research projects looking at different aspects of this within her profession of diagnostic radiography. Emma has disseminated this research widely via peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and presentations at conferences and study days. She is an associate member of the Person-centred Practice International Community of Practice CIC(PCP-ICoP). In January 2022 she started the role of Clinical Director for the Personalised Care Institute. As well as her Associate Professor role here at Derby, she is the President of the UKIO congress for 2024 and 2025. She am also a member of the College of Radiographers Research Advisory Group, an Associate Editor of the 'Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences', a mentor for the FoRMM (Formal Radiography Research Mentorship) scheme run by the College of Radiographers, a mentor for the Council of Deans for Health 150 Student Leaders scheme, and a peer reviewer for the 'Radiography' journal.Links from the Episode:UKIO: https://www.ukio.org.uk/ukio-2025/UKIO programme: https://www.ukio.org.uk/programme-2025/UKIO registration: https://www.ukio.org.uk/registration-2/Pitch your project: https://www.ukio.org.uk/pitch-your-project/Research hub: https://www.ukio.org.uk/research-hub/UKIO abstracts: https://www.ukio.org.uk/abstracts/Funding for international delegates: https://www.ukio.org.uk/funding-for-international-delegates/Sponsorship and exhibition: https://www.ukio.org.uk/sponsorship-exhibition/Rad 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: cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment and misdiagnosis.Description: in this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Anthony to discuss working as a GP, his career, acute oncology, current primary care challenges and opportunities and working at Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Episode 157 of our workforce and education series series (Part 55) features the amazing Dr. Anthony Cunliffe.CPD Reflection Points:Think about a time when you encountered a patient whose cancer diagnosis was delayed. What were the key barriers to early detection in that case? How could primary care systems improve to reduce the risk of missed or late cancer diagnoses?Patients undergoing cancer treatment often experience side effects that impact their quality of life. In your experience, what are the most challenging side effects to manage in primary care, and how could you support patients more in your role?Many cancer patients report difficulties navigating between primary and secondary care, leading to gaps in communication and continuity of care. What challenges have you encountered in engaging with primary care as a secondary care professional (or vice versa)? How can we improve collaboration to ensure seamless, patient-centred cancer care?Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:UK Acute Oncology Society: https://www.ukacuteoncology.co.uk/Clinical Oncology training https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/clinical-oncologyMacmillan training https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/macmillan-professionals/learning-and-development?infinity=ict2~net~gaw~cmp~~ag~~ar~683593456455~kw~cancer%20support%20worker~mt~b&&infinity=ict2~net~gaw~ar~683593456455~kw~cancer%20support%20worker~mt~b~cmp~G_PS_HCP_GEN~ag~Cancer+Healthcare+Professional+Roles&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoJC-BhCSARIsAPhdfShxLYv-vrLKFJ9irDgGtWRX_4ItrLi7mPnc0jh8QVxVXOmkzFqUfNoaAjAUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsDiagnosing cancer earlier – challenges from a primary care perspective https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/news-and-resources/blogs/diagnosing-cancer-earlierAddress Health Inequalities to Improve Cancer Outcomes https://www.medscape.co.uk/viewarticle/address-health-inequalities-improve-cancer-outcomes-2022a1001llfRad 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 cancer and radiation treatments.Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Nicole Harnett and Natalie Rozanec to discuss their pioneering work around advanced practice in radiation therapy in Canada. This episode is a deep dive into both Nicole and Natalie’s experiences as healthcare professionals, teaching and improving practice for all.Nicole Harnett, Director of the Accelerated Education Program of the Radiation Medicine Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PMCC), an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto (UTDRO), and the Director, Curriculum for the Institute of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, also at UT, will present her experience in starting advanced practice radiation therapist roles in Ontario.Natalie Rozanec is the manager of the Radiation Therapy Department at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre at Southlake Health, in Newmarket, Canada. She has worked for 11 years as an Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist, with a focus on improving patient care in palliative radiotherapy and improving access to care. Natalie graduated from the Medical Radiation Sciences Program at the University of Toronto/Michener Institute in 2009. She worked at the Southlake Health since 2010, both as a radiation therapist and clinical trials coordinator. In 2012, Natalie transitioned to Advanced Practice Radiation Therapy. She went on to complete her MSc. Advanced Practice (Radiotherapy and Oncology) from Sheffield Hallam University in 2018 and APRT(T) certification with the CAMRT in 2019. Natalie is a Lecturer at the University of Toronto Department of Radiation Oncology, teaching family medicine residents, fellows, radiation therapy students and community care providers about research and palliative radiotherapy.Episode 156: Part of the Workforce and Education series Series (Part 54)CPD Reflection Points:Read this article about radiation therapist advanced practice and how it can change the future of radiotherapy: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240563242400012X.Consider how advanced practice could improve your practice. If you are already working at an advanced practice level, consider how you could support others to achieve this level of practice.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Zotero Link for Canadian Publications related to Advanced Practice: https://www.zotero.org/groups/2500539/professionalpractice/collections/NPUUBMITResearch links from the Episode:Lavergne C, Rozanec N, Harnett N. The palliative clinical specialist radiation therapist: A CAMRT White Paper. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2021 Sep 29:S1939-8654(21)00198-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2021.08.016. SRAHarnett N, Bak K, Lockhart E, Ang M, Zychla L, Gutierrez E, Warde P. The Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist(CSRT): A case study exploring the effectiveness of a new advanced practice role in Canada. J Med Radiat Sci. 2018 Jun;65(2):86-96. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.281. PA, SRAHarnett N, Bak K, Zychla L, Gutierrez E, Warde P. Defining advanced practice in radiation therapy: A feasibility assessment of a new healthcare provider role in Ontario, Canada. Radiography(Lond). 2019 Aug;25(3):241-249. doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2019.02.007. Epub 2019 Feb 28. PA, SRARozanec N. Message from the Guest Editor. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2022 Jun;53(2 Suppl):S3-S5. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.04.007. PMID: 35618399; PMCID: PMC9716001.Rozanec N, Lavergne C, Harnett N. A Canadian experience of palliative advanced practice radiation therapy TIPS: Training, implementation, practice and sustainability. Tech Innov Patient Support Radiat Oncol. 2021 Mar 18;17:89-96. doi: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2021.01.003. PMID: 34007913; PMCID: PMC8110943.Loudon J, Rozanec N, Clement A, Woo R, Grant A, Murray J, Wells W. Collaborating with the Community: Improving Patient Access to Palliative Radiation Therapy. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2020 Jan-Feb;10(1):1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.prro.2019.08.002. Epub 2019 Aug 19. PMID: 31437605.Rozanec N, Smith S, Wells W, Moyo E, Zychla L, Harnett N.(2017).Patient satisfaction with the role of a Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist in palliative care. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 16(3), 226–231. http://doi.org/10.1017/S1460396917000267.Rozanec N, Allibhai Z, Bhatti M, Chan E, McIntosh M, Moseley D, Taremi M, Abbas A. Palliation of Vertebral Metastases with Radiotherapy: Exploration of Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy From Development to Implementation in Routine Clinical Practice. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2019 Mar;50(1):68-73. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2018.09.001. Epub 2018 Dec 3. Erratum in: J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2019 Sep;50(3):473. PMID: 30777251.Rozanec N, Chan E, Malam S, Loudon, J.(2017).The automated patient discharge summary: Improving communication at transfers of care after completion of radiotherapy. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 16(3),

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and radiation treatments.Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Riccardo Bevilacqua, a nuclear physicist with a PhD focused on neutron data for Generation IV nuclear reactors, Riccardo has worked as a scientist with the European Commission and at various international research facilities. His career has evolved from research to radiation safety, and now back to his roots in medical physics, a field that first captured his interest as a student in Italy. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Riccardo currently drives global radiation safety initiatives at Elekta. Beyond work, Riccardo is a father, a stepfather, and enjoys writing popular science articles about physics and radiation. Episode 155 of our Education and Workforce Development series (part 53).CPD:Work through the IAEA Radiation Safety Culture Trait Talks Workbook and complete the reflective sections. https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/21/01/radiation-safety-culture-trait-talks.pdfComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:IAEA. Radiation Safety Culture in Medicine. https://www.iaea.org/resources/rpop/resources/radiation-safety-culture-in-medicineRadioactive talks. The story of the visionary PhoNeS project, where a brilliant nuclear physicist discovered how to transform standard radiation oncology medical linacs into neutron factories, dreaming to bring the BNCT cancer treatment directly into hospitals.Gamma Knife SocietyElekta Gamma KnifeRad 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 the diagnosis, treatment, and daily realities of living with a secondary cancer diagnosis.Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Lesley Stephen who shares her journey of living with secondary breast cancer and her inspiring work with the charity Make 2nds Count. This episode is a deep dive into Lesley’s experience, from her diagnosis to her involvement in ground-breaking research and patient advocacy.Episode 154: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 46)Lesley Stephen was a freelance communications consultant until her life changed with a 'de novo' metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis in 2014. Her participation in a phase 1B clinical trial at the Beatson in Glasgow kept her well for seven years and fueled her passion for advocacy. Lesley’s story is one of resilience and leadership as she campaigns for better research, treatments, and support for MBC patients.Lesley’s advocacy extends to her work with numerous organizations, including the NCRI, ICGC-ARGO, CRUK, Breast Cancer Now, ICPV, Met Up UK, and the newly formed Breast Cancer Clinical Studies Group. As a trustee of Make 2nds Count, she helps deliver unique research services for MBC patients, emphasizing the importance of access to clinical trials and new treatments.CPD Reflection Points:Reflect on your communication strategies with patients diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. How do you ensure they feel supported and informed about their diagnosis and treatment options?Consider how you incorporate patients' preferences and values into their care plans. What steps do you take to respect and integrate their individual needs?Reflect on the role of supportive care in managing secondary breast cancer. How do you address the comprehensive needs—physical, emotional, and psychological—of these patients?Assess the impact of your role in improving outcomes for secondary breast cancer patients. How can you contribute to advancing care practices in your clinical setting?Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Make 2nds Count CharityInternational Cancer Genome ConsortiumIndependent Cancer Patients VoiceMet Up UKPRIMROSE Clinical TrialUK Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer SymposiumResearch links from the Episode:Scientists investigate a new therapy for breast cancer that has spread to the brain | Imperial College Healthcare NHS TrustSecondary breast cancer patients may be spared routine scans thanks to Christie trialStudy highlights increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors | University of CambridgeEnhertu emergency | Breast Cancer NowSecondary breast cancer | Cancer Research UKRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeCredits: 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lewis Edwards in a paid collaboration with Oncology Systems Limited to hear about the product Double Shell Positioning System (DSPS)-Prominent.Lewis Edwards is a HCPC Registered Therapeutic Radiographer, Account Specialist at Oncology Systems Ltd. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read this journal article: Open-Face Masks in Radiotherapy: Enhancing Therapeutic Strategies for Head and Neck and Brain Cancer Patients—A Comprehensive Scoping Review - PMC2) consider the barriers and enablers to open-face masks in radiotherapy.3) look up the product: DSPS-Prominent®(MR) - Oncology Systems LimitedComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:MacroMedics Patient Positioning System DSPS for SRS & SRT TreatmentsResearch links:Evaluation of positioning accuracy in head-and-neck cancer treatment: A cone beam computed tomography assessment of three immobilization devices with volumetric modulated arc therapy - PMCImmobilisation accuracy of double shell positioning system for stereotactic radiotherapy in patients with brain tumors - PubMedPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lucy Griffiths in a paid collaboration with Oncology Systems Limited to hear about the product LUNA 3D.Lucy Griffiths is an ex-Therapeutic Radiographer, HCPC Registered as a Radiographer from 2013 onwards. Moved from clinical work to training and education as an Application Specialist with Elekta in 2018 and now working in the commercial and training sector as Sales Manager with OSL since 2021, focusing on all things Radiotherapy. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read this: Characterization of a Novel 3D Surface Motion Tracking Device with Ambient Light andCamera Blockage Robustness2) consider the benefits and limitations of the LUNA 3D3) Look at the product: LUNA 3D - Oncology Systems LimitedComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:→ Characterization of a Novel 3D Surface Motion Tracking Device with Ambient Light andCamera Blockage Robustness→ Initial Evaluation of a New SGRT System→ Pre-clinical evaluation of a novel surface-guided radiation therapy(SGRT) system→ Performance Evaluation of Virtual Laser-Based Surface-Guided Radiation Therapy Setup System Using Humanoid Head PhantomPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara hear about the Ergéa group and the managed equipment service they offer from Tom Jacques and how they support radiotherapy managers such as Peter Enever.Ergéa is a group of companies located in Germany, Italy and the UK. Cancer care is one of the key focus areas of the group. In the UK, Ergéa provides vendor-independent Equipment Managed Services to the NHS. This includes, among other modalities, diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy. They are the leading vendor independent provider as well as the leading provider of radiotherapy-specific managed services to the NHS. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Peter and Tom’s experiences of a managed equipment service.2) consider the barriers and enablers of a managed equipment service.3) look at the radiotherapy transformation service Ergéa group offer: https://ergeagroup.com/uk/transformation-services/radiotherapy-transformation-services/?_gl=1*tvbxdm*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU3NTQ1NzM3NC4xNzMzNzg1NDIx*_ga_469WPCPYEK*MTczMzc4NTQyMC4xLjAuMTczMzc4NTQyMC4wLjAuMA..Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Ergéa UK: https://ergeagroup.com/uk/Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Florence Moon part of living with and beyond cancer series (part 45).Discussion about Florence’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, body confidence and Eno swimwear. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on Florence’s experience of being offered a mastectomy.2) Consider how you would support people like Florence in your clinical practice.3) Read this journal article: body image and psychosocial effects in women after treatment of breast cancer: A prospective study: https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002961024004471Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Eno Swimwear: https://eno.eco/Vogue Business article: https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/fashion/meet-the-brands-designing-bras-for-breast-cancer-survivorsGuardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/06/a-moment-that-changed-me-i-removed-my-prosthetic-breast-and-left-shame-behindLuxiders magazine: https://luxiders.com/most-beautiful-sustainable-swimwear-on-earth-2023/Macmillan Cancer Support charity - mastectomy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/removing-the-breast-mastectomy Breast Cancer Now charity resources:Surgery for primary breast cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/treatment/surgery-for-primary-breast-cancer/ Your body after breast cancer treatment: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/life-after-treatment/your-body-after-breast-cancer-treatment/Your operation and recovery: https://breastcancernow.org/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/bcc151_your_operation_and_recovery_2022_web.pdfBras after surgery for breast cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/life-after-treatment/bras-after-surgery-for-breast-cancer/My body, myself report: https://breastcancernow.org/sites/default/files/files/my-body-myself-report.pdfLook Good, Feel Better charity: https://lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk/Nubian skin - find a prosthesis softie for your skin tone: https://www.nubianskin.com/pages/skin-toneResearch article on body confidence in the American Journal of Surgery (2024): Body image and psychosocial effects in women after treatment of breast cancer: A prospective study: https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002961024004471Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Josh Naylor to discuss how Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) has changed their practice. In this podcast episode, Josh Naylor, Principal Physicist, shares the decision to implement SGRT and how it has transformed treatments at University Hospitals Dorset. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Josh’s experience of implementing new practice and challenges faced.2) consider the barriers and enablers of including all aspects of the multi-disciplinary team and wider hospital teams when implementing new technology.3) find out more about the SGRT community, resources and videos about their technology: https://sgrt.org/Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Curious to learn more about SGRT? Visit the SGRT Community video library or join the community to stay updated on the latest best practices and events. For more information on the products mentioned, click here.References from Josh’s presentation: The role of surface-guided radiation therapy for improving patient safety (2021):https://www.thegreenjournal.com/article/S0167-8140(21)06702-5/abstract AAPM task group report 302: Surface-guided radiotherapy (2022):https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mp.15532ESTRO-ACROP guideline on surface guided radiation therapy (2022): https://www.thegreenjournal.com/article/S0167-8140(22)04132-9/fulltext Quality assurance for nonradiographic radiotherapy localization and positioning systems: Report of Task Group 147 (2012): https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1118/1.3681967Watch this on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiHl-7uSyrgPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Samantha Allison, Hannah Nayee and Gail Anastasi to discuss how Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) has changed their practice. For DIBH patients, maintaining consistent breath holds is crucial for safeguarding these organs while targeting cancer effectively. In this podcast episode we’re joined by the radiotherapy team at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust to hear how they’ve used SGRT to help improve these treatments. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Sam, Hannah and Gail’s experience of introducing a new technology at their satellite centre.2) consider the importance of having a training package for new staff and students.3) find out more about the SGRT community, resources and videos about their technology: https://sgrt.org/Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Interested in learning more about SGRT for DIBH treatments? Visit the SGRT Community video library or join the community to stay updated on the latest best practices and events. For more information on the products mentioned, click here.You can watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5_SSBBfvHg.Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Igor Bessières and Mathieu Gonod. MapRT helps to make treatments fast, easy and safe. It uses SGRT to deliver a “clearance map”, which planners use to check which beams are deliverable during plan creation. In this podcast episode, Medical Physicists Igor Bessières and Mathieu Gonod from Centre Georges-François Leclerc share their firsthand experience with this innovative technology and its impact on treatment planning. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Igor and Mathieu’s experience of gathering data to showcase the benefits of new technology.2) consider the barriers and enablers to dynamic trajectory radiotherapy.3) find out more about the SGRT community, resources and videos about their technology: https://sgrt.org/Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Curious about clearance mapping? Dive into the comprehensive video library here or explore surface guidance for better radiation therapy planning here. Learn more about SGRT and connect with the community by visiting the SGRT Community website.References from Igor and Mathieu’s presentations: Benchmarking MapRT and first clinical experience: a novel solution for collision-free non-co-planar treatment planning - Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics (In Press) DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14572.Tolerance of normal tissue to therapeutic irradiation (1991). International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics. DOI: 10.1016/0360-3016(91)90171-Tolerance of normal tissue to therapeutic radiation (2013). Reports of radiotherapy and Oncology: https://applications.emro.who.int/imemrf/Rep_Radiother_Oncol/Rep_Radiother_Oncol_2013_1_1_35_48.pdfTreatment Site Specific:Lung:Kim et al. (2020) DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20190596Ma et al. (2021) DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13197Head & Neck:Gayen et al. (2020) DOI: 10.3857/roj.2020.00143Woods et al. (2022) DOI: 10.3390/cancers14040939Mediastinal:Rossi et al. (2021) DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.619929Breast: Frengen et al. (2023) DOI: 10.1080/0284186X.2023.2264488SBRT:Biau et al. (2022) DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2022.11.007Lincoln et al. (2023) DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ace23fMulti:Bertholet et al. (2023) DOI: 10.1002/mp.16899Loebner et al. (2023) DOI: 10.1002/mp.16533Dynamic Trajectory RadioTherapy(DTRT): Dosimetric optimization for dynamic mixed beam arc therapy (DYMBARC) (2024): https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mp.17467 Impact of the gradient in gantry-table rotation on dynamic trajectory radiotherapy plan quality (2023): https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/mp.16749 A dosimetrically motivated pathfinding approach for non-isocentric dynamic trajectory radiotherapy (2024): https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6560/ad75e1Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nHM1AH81S0Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Rayk Nachtigall a Medical Physicist at Strahlenzentrum Hamburg MVZ, Germany. Traditional full-face masks can be uncomfortable and challenging for patients. At Strahlenzentrum Hamburg MVZ, maskless head and neck treatments have become the gold standard. In this episode, Rayk, Medical Physicist, shares how this approach has been successfully implemented using SGRT technology. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Rayk’s experience of introducing maskless treatment for people undergoing head and neck radiotherapy.2) consider barriers and enablers of maskless head and neck radiotherapy.3) find out more about the SGRT community, resources and videos about their technology: https://sgrt.org/Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Interested in learning more about maskless treatments? Visit the SGRT Community video library or join the community to stay updated on the latest best practices and events. For more information on the products mentioned, click here.References from Rayk’s presentation: Strahlenzentrum Hamburg, Germany: https://www.strahlenzentrum-hamburg.de/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61o7q_If_nQPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Louise Fraser as part of leadership series (part 27).Discussion about Louise’s career, her role in improving patient safety in Nuclear Medicine (Imaging and Therapies) across the UK and being the UK UKHSA lead for developing a national voluntary patient safety event learning system for the Nuclear Medicine community. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Louise’s career pathway to date.2) consider when patient safety has been effected within your practice.3) consider the challenges faced by the nuclear medicine community around patient safety.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Further information on the work of the Medical Exposures Group:https://www.ukhsa-protectionservices.org.uk/megSafer Radiotherapy publications:Triannual reporte-BulletinWebpageeSubscribeIncident learning in clinical imaging, MRI and nuclear medicine:User guidance and application of the national taxonomy for incident learning in clinical imaging, MRI and nuclear medicineNational coding taxonomy for incident learning in clinical imaging, MRI and nuclear medicineIonising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R):https://www.ukhsa-protectionservices.org.uk/meg/irmerRead more about the work of the Medical Exposures Group:https://www.ukhsa-protectionservices.org.uk/meg Incident learning in clinical imaging, MRI and nuclear medicine:User guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/user-guidance-and-application-of-the-national-taxonomy-for-incident-learning-in-clinical-imaging-mri-and-nuclear-medicineNational coding taxonomy: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-coding-taxonomy-for-incident-learning-in-clinical-imaging-mri-and-nuclear-medicinePresentation on how implement to coding system in practice: https://www.ukhsa-protectionservices.org.uk/meg/IncidentLearning/UKIOpresentation Nuclear Medicine:Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/administration-of-radioactive-substances-advisory-committeeGuidance on nuclear medicine clinical practice: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/arsac-notes-for-guidanceGuidance on medical physics expert support for nuclear medicine: DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20211393Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Adi Robinson a Medical Physicist at Advent Health in Parker, USA to discuss how Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) and dose visualisation has changed their practice. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Adi’s experience of implementing new technology within his work place and the benefits to person undergoing radiotherapy.2) consider how your practice would be impacted by seeing live dose on a person undergoing radiotherapy.3) find out more about the SGRT community, resources and videos about their technology: https://sgrt.org/Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Learn more about SGRT and how to get involved by visiting the SGRT Community website. Dive into the comprehensive video library for insights on dose visualisation and surface-guided planning. For detailed information on the products featured in this episode, click here.Find this episode on our YouTube page too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP6bn1zcgxsReferences from Adi’s presentation: Initial Clinical Experience of Cherenkov Imaging in External Beam Radiation Therapy Identifies Opportunities to Improve Treatment Delivery: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(20)34501-6/abstract Cherenkov Video Imaging Allows for the First Visualization of Radiation Therapy in Real Time: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360301614001394Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Mike Tallhamer Chief Medical Physicist at Advent Health in Parker, USA to discuss how Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) has changed their practice. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the process for implementing new technology within your department.2) consider the advantages and disadvantages of having access to the same technology Mike does in his department.3) find out more about the SGRT community, resources and videos about their technology: https://sgrt.org/Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Discover more about SGRT and how you can get involved by visiting the SGRT Community website. If you're curious about dose visualization, explore the comprehensive video library here. For detailed information on the products discussed in this episode, click here.Find this episode on our YouTube page too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boeqmbHo_PkReferences from Mike’s presentation: Initial Clinical Experience of Cherenkov Imaging in External Beam Radiation Therapy Identifies Opportunities to Improve Treatment Delivery: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(20)34501-6/abstractPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Paul Wheaton as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Steven talks about his experience of cancer, late effects of treatment and views of SpaceOAR™. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Paul’s experience of cancer treatment and late effects following treatment.2) read: Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapy3) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WblIxPtVQ2M&t=1s.4) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Procedural Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRzGb0bJwDk.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Boston Scientific website: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/home.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/products/hydrogel-spacers/spaceoar-hydrogel.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR Hydrogel Spacer for Reducing Radiation Toxicity During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer. A Systematic Review: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-mh/resources/spaceoar-hydrogel/2021-Literature-Review-spaceOAR.pdfBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Associated with Lower Rectal Toxicity and Higher Bowel Quality of Life in Late Follow-up: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-bph/UROPH-827401-AA-Infographic%20-%20SpaceOARHydrogel.Meta-Analysis-FINAL.EU.pdfProstate Cancer UK risk and symptoms:https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptomsProstate Cancer UK risk checker: https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checkerProstate Cancer UK treatment publications: https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/our-publications/treatmentsProstate Cancer UK online community: https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer: https://tackleprostate.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer find a support group: https://tackleprostate.org/about-prostate-cancer/find-a-support-group/Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapyPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.Boston Scientific Disclaimer:CAUTION: The law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings, and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device or at www.IFU-BSCI.com. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. This material not intended for use in France.Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Paul Wheaton was compensated by Boston Scientific for their contribution to this presentation.This podcast is sponsored by Boston Scientific.Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.This material is intended to discuss common clinical considerations and procedural steps for the use of the reference technology but may not be appropriate for every patient or case. Decisions surrounding patient care depend on the physician’s professional judgement in consideration of all available information for the individual case.Products discussed are for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Please check availability with your local sales representative or customer service. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels are intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels contain Polyethylene Glycol (PEG). SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel contains iodine. Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse events. As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels. Potential complications associated with SpaceO

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Tom Roques as part of the leadership series (part 26).Discussion about Tom’s career, role of the Royal College of Radiologists, the clinical oncology workforce consensus and what is next. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read the RCR 2023 clinical oncology workforce consensus 2023: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/media/j5jmhpju/rcr-census-clinical-oncology-workforce-census-2023.pdf2) consider the impact on people living with and beyond cancer with a lower number of oncologists.3) consider opportunities for advanced practitioners to support current workflows.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Royal College of Radiologists: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/Dr. Tom Roques Norwich Cancer Research Network: https://cancerresearchnorwich.org.uk/researcher/tom-roques/Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Clodagh Starrs who discussed her role as an advanced practice radiation therapist and her work advancing practice in USA as part of the leadership series (part 25).Discussion about Clodagh’s career, advanced practice and how to improve services. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider your department or service where you work, reflect on whether you believe it is providing the best patient care possible.2)consider how to influence positive change within your department or service. 3) read this article about advanced practice in USA: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S03603016230045094) read this article about exploring opportunities & pathways for advanced practice radiation therapy roles in the USA: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405632421000056Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): https://www.arrt.org/The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - I am the Gold Standard Award: https://www.arrt.org/pages/i-am-the-gold-standardAmerican Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT): https://www.asrt.org/American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) - The ASRT Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy: https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-and-regulations/professional-practice/practice-standards-onlineAmerican Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) - Radiation Oncology Safety Stakeholder’s Initiative: https://www.asrt.org/volunteers/other-opportunitiesRadiation Therapy Association of New York State, Inc.: https://rtanys.org/Mount Sinai Hospital New York: https://www.mountsinai.org/locations/mount-sinai/care/radiation-oncologySociety of Radiographers: what is advanced practice in radiography?: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/career-development/practice-level-information/advanced-practitioners/what-is-advanced-practice-in-radiographyRadiographer Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Practice: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/cancer-diagnostics/imaging/radiographer-enhanced-advanced-consultant-practiceAn Environmental Scan of Advanced Practice Radiation Therapy in the United States: A PESTEL Analysis: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)00450-9/abstractAdvanced practice radiation therapist program improves efficiency, reduces burnout:https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20231107/advanced-practice-radiation-therapist-program-improves-efficiency-reduces-burnoutAdvanced practice roles amongst therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A European survey: https://www.radiographyonline.com/article/S1078-8174(22)00210-3/fulltextPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sophie Blake as part of living with and beyond cancer series (part 44).Discussion about Sophie’s experience of primary and secondary breast cancer, advocacy work for the ENHERTU and Dignity in Dying campaign. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) look at the symptoms of secondary breast cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/secondary-breast-cancer/secondary-breast-cancer-symptoms/2) consider how you might speak to a younger person about a cancer diagnosis.3) look up the Dignity in Dying campaign: https://www.dignityindying.org.uk/Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Calls for more secondary breast cancer research BBC article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjkdzvz2jkeoDepartment of Health and Social Care Media Centre blog on ENHERTU: https://healthmedia.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/30/enhertu-everything-you-need-to-know/Breast Cancer Now ENHERTU blog: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/treatment/targeted-biological-therapy/trastuzumab-deruxtecan-enhertu/METUP UK: https://metupuk.org.uk/Make 2nds Count charity: https://make2ndscount.co.uk/Breast Cancer Now breast cancer diagnosis: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/diagnosis/Future dreams charity: https://futuredreams.org.uk/CoppaFeel self-check out: https://self-checkout.coppafeel.org/?utm_source=CoppaFeel!&utm_medium=HP&utm_campaign=CoppaFeel!%20HP&_gl=1*1klu1c4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTgwODkzNDQyMi4xNzI2NDk3MjM1*_ga_4L2ZBY8SS5*MTcyNjQ5NzIzNC4xLjAuMTcyNjQ5NzIzNC4wLjAuMA..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-teenagersDignitas: http://www.dignitas.ch/?lang=enCancer Research UK Clinical Trial Finder: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/find-a-clinical-trialPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Steven Allen as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Steven talks about his experience of cancer, Tackle Prostate Cancer and views of SpaceOAR™. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Steven’s experience of cancer treatment and late effects following treatment.2) look at the Tackle Prostate Cancer website: https://tackleprostate.org/3) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WblIxPtVQ2M&t=1s.4) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Procedural Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRzGb0bJwDk.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Boston Scientific website: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/home.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/products/hydrogel-spacers/spaceoar-hydrogel.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR Hydrogel Spacer for Reducing Radiation Toxicity During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer. A Systematic Review: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-mh/resources/spaceoar-hydrogel/2021-Literature-Review-spaceOAR.pdfBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Associated with Lower Rectal Toxicity and Higher Bowel Quality of Life in Late Follow-up: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-bph/UROPH-827401-AA-Infographic%20-%20SpaceOARHydrogel.Meta-Analysis-FINAL.EU.pdfProstate Cancer UK risk and symptoms:https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptomsProstate Cancer UK risk checker: https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checkerProstate Cancer UK treatment publications: https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/our-publications/treatmentsProstate Cancer UK online community: https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer: https://tackleprostate.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer find a support group: https://tackleprostate.org/about-prostate-cancer/find-a-support-group/Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapyPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.Boston Scientific Disclaimer:CAUTION: The law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings, and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device or at www.IFU-BSCI.com. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. This material not intended for use in France.Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Steve Allen was compensated by Boston Scientific for their contribution to this presentation.This podcast is sponsored by Boston Scientific.Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.This material is intended to discuss common clinical considerations and procedural steps for the use of the reference technology but may not be appropriate for every patient or case. Decisions surrounding patient care depend on the physician’s professional judgement in consideration of all available information for the individual case.Products discussed are for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Please check availability with your local sales representative or customer service. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels are intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels contain Polyethylene Glycol (PEG). SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel contains iodine. Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse events. As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels. Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels include, but are not limited to: pain associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels injection, pain or discomfort associated

**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ashton Davidson (he/them) as part of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 13).Discussion about Ash’s transition, experience of breast tissue cancer, and how Ash’ hopes to improve experiences of others. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read Ash’s article in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences: https://www.jmirs.org/article/S1939-8654(24)00173-5/fulltext.2) reflect on Ash’s experience of cancer.3) consider ways to support trans-individuals in your department.4) check out Ash’s Umbrella Support Network: https://www.theumbrellaway.com/.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:OUTpatients charity: https://outpatients.org.uk/Queering Cancer charity: https://queeringcancer.ca/UK Cancer and Transition Service (UCATS): https://www.themedicalcentreislington.co.uk/2023/10/26/uk-cancer-and-transition-service-ucats/Trans plus UK Cancer and Transition Service (UCATS): https://www.wearetransplus.co.uk/uk-cancer-and-transition-service/NHS Gender Dysphoria Clinic Finder: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/how-to-find-an-nhs-gender-identity-clinic/Gender Construction Kit: https://genderkit.org.uk/ Transgender Health Journal: https://home.liebertpub.com/publications/transgender-health/634Trans Actual Information for Trans People: https://transactual.org.uk/healthcare-trans/Royal College of General Practitioners: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/transgender-careNHS England Gender Services Clinical Programme Commissioning: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/npc-crg/gender-dysphoria-clinical-programme/HumanPapillomavirus (HPV): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv/Cervical Screening for Trans Men and/or Non-Binary People: https://www.jostrust.org.uk/information/cervical-screening/trans-non-binaryPerson-centered cancer genetic counselling for transgender and gender diverse patients: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780323885348000080?via%3DihubMacmillan Cancer Support Charity Transgender and Non-Binary Experience: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/transgenderPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Callie-Ann Warrington about her role as a diagnostic radiographer, Paralympics swimming, neurodiversity, exercise and world radiography day. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Callie-Ann’s journey to becoming a diagnostic radiographer and Paralympian.2) consider how you might support a family member, friend or colleague who has a neurodiversity.3) read about the Equal Play campaign from Paralympics GB: https://paralympics.org.uk/articles/paralympicsgb-calls-for-no-child-to-be-left-on-the-sidelinesComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Callie-Ann Warrington Paralympics GB: https://paralympics.org.uk/athletes/callie-ann-warringtonAquatics GB: https://www.britishswimming.org/athlete-swimming-profiles/para-swimming-profiles/callie-ann-warrington/Neurodiversity UK: www.neurodiversityuk.co.ukSSHINE neurodiversity resources: https://sshinestudents.wordpress.com/Sport England “the inclusion revolution is on” article: https://www.sportengland.org/blogs/inclusion-revolutionEqual Play campaign Paralympics GB: https://paralympics.org.uk/articles/paralympicsgb-calls-for-no-child-to-be-left-on-the-sidelinesPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sam Worster as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Sam talks about his career, the role of therapeutic radiographers in spacer insertion and experience of SpaceOAR™. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Sam’s training to become a consultant therapeutic radiographer.2) consider the advantages and disadvantages of therapeutic radiographers being involved in spacer insertions.3) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WblIxPtVQ2M&t=1s.4) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Procedural Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRzGb0bJwDk.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Boston Scientific website: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/home.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/products/hydrogel-spacers/spaceoar-hydrogel.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR Hydrogel Spacer for Reducing Radiation Toxicity During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer. A Systematic Review: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-mh/resources/spaceoar-hydrogel/2021-Literature-Review-spaceOAR.pdfBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Associated with Lower Rectal Toxicity and Higher Bowel Quality of Life in Late Follow-up: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-bph/UROPH-827401-AA-Infographic%20-%20SpaceOARHydrogel.Meta-Analysis-FINAL.EU.pdfProstate Cancer UK risk and symptoms:https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptomsProstate Cancer UK risk checker: https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checkerProstate Cancer UK treatment publications: https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/our-publications/treatmentsProstate Cancer UK online community: https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer: https://tackleprostate.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer find a support group: https://tackleprostate.org/about-prostate-cancer/find-a-support-group/Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapyPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.Boston Scientific Disclaimer:CAUTION: The law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings, and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device or at www.IFU-BSCI.com. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. This material not intended for use in France.Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Sam Worster was compensated by Boston Scientific for their contribution to this presentation.This podcast is sponsored by Boston Scientific.Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.This material is intended to discuss common clinical considerations and procedural steps for the use of the reference technology but may not be appropriate for every patient or case. Decisions surrounding patient care depend on the physician’s professional judgement in consideration of all available information for the individual case.Products discussed are for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Please check availability with your local sales representative or customer service. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels are intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels contain Polyethylene Glycol (PEG). SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel contains iodine. Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse events. As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels. Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels include, but are not limited to: pain associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydroge

**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sam Suriakumar as part of living with and beyond cancer series (part 43).Discussion about Sam’s diagnosis and treatment for a brain tumour, life following treatment and mental health. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about adult brain tumour symptoms: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/2) reflect on Sam’s experience of diagnosis and treatment.3) consider how you might support a loved one or friend struggling with their mental health.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/Brain Tumour Research: https://braintumourresearch.org/?srsltid=AfmBOopPoY3t7heunRW_NNDuR9Wi_q934-vZWY2X-MqH-XJB0lAVeJZ9Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission: https://www.tessajowellbraincancermission.org/Maggie’s charity spirituality and cancer: https://www.maggies.org/cancer-support/managing-emotions/spirituality-and-cancer/Mind mental health charity: https://www.mind.org.uk/Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Oa Hackett as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 42).Discussion about Oa’s cancer diagnosis, treatment, support through treatment and Little Lifts charity. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) look at the signs and symptoms of breast cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/awareness/signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer/2) reflect on Oa’s experience of breast cancer and the moments she valued during her treatment.3) look at the Little Kindness fund and considering sharing: https://www.littlelifts.org.uk/news/launch-of-the-little-kindness-fund/Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Little Lifts Charity: https://www.littlelifts.org.uk/Independent article: inspirational charity founder: https://www.indiependent.co.uk/inspirational-charity-founder-oa-hackett/Breast Cancer Now breast cancer diagnosis: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/diagnosis/Future dreams charity: https://futuredreams.org.uk/CoppaFeel self-check out: https://self-checkout.coppafeel.org/?utm_source=CoppaFeel!&utm_medium=HP&utm_campaign=CoppaFeel!%20HP&_gl=1*1klu1c4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTgwODkzNDQyMi4xNzI2NDk3MjM1*_ga_4L2ZBY8SS5*MTcyNjQ5NzIzNC4xLjAuMTcyNjQ5NzIzNC4wLjAuMA..Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Clive Peedell as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Clive talks about his career, talks about his experience and experience of SpaceOAR™. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read Clive’s research: SpaceOAR™ hydrogel spacer injection prior to stereotactic body radiation therapy for men with localized prostate cancer: A systematic review.2) reflect on the benefits of shorter radiotherapy fractionations.3) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WblIxPtVQ2M&t=1s.4) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Procedural Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRzGb0bJwDk.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Dr. Clive Peedell: https://www.sabr.org.uk/dr-clive-peedell/Dr. Clive Peedell research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Clive-PeedellBoston Scientific website: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/home.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/products/hydrogel-spacers/spaceoar-hydrogel.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Spacer for Reducing Radiation Toxicity During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer. A Systematic Review: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-mh/resources/spaceoar-hydrogel/2021-Literature-Review-spaceOAR.pdfBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Associated with Lower Rectal Toxicity and Higher Bowel Quality of Life in Late Follow-up: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-bph/UROPH-827401-AA-Infographic%20-%20SpaceOARHydrogel.Meta-Analysis-FINAL.EU.pdfProstate Cancer UK risk and symptoms:https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptomsProstate Cancer UK risk checker: https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checkerProstate Cancer UK treatment publications: https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/our-publications/treatmentsProstate Cancer UK online community: https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer: https://tackleprostate.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer find a support group: https://tackleprostate.org/about-prostate-cancer/find-a-support-group/Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapyPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.Boston Scientific Disclaimer:CAUTION: The law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings, and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device or at www.IFU-BSCI.com. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. This material not intended for use in France.Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Clive Peedell was compensated by Boston Scientific for their contribution to this presentation.This podcast is sponsored by Boston Scientific.Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.This material is intended to discuss common clinical considerations and procedural steps for the use of the reference technology but may not be appropriate for every patient or case. Decisions surrounding patient care depend on the physician’s professional judgement in consideration of all available information for the individual case.Products discussed are for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Please check availability with your local sales representative or customer service. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels are intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels contain Polyethylene Glycol (PEG). SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel contains iodine. Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse events. As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charlotte Beardmore CBE, Dorothy Keane MBE and Ian Graves who discussed e-Integrity, an award-winning healthcare e-learning platform as part of the leadership series (part 24).To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on your CPD activities over the last year. What have you done to meet your professional registration? 2) Look at your professional registration requirements and identify any changes in standards that you now need to demonstrate achievement of. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:E-integrity: https://www.eintegrity.org/healthcare-courses/https://www.hcpc-uk.orgSociety of Radiographers learning advice: https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/learning/cpdRoyal College of Nursing professional development and revalidation: https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/Revalidation/Continuing-professional-developmentPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Here is a bonus episode with Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara discussing radiotherapy skin care, equity for people of colour and what you can do to improve healthcare. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read Naman’s article in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences: https://www.jmirs.org/article/S1939-8654(23)01872-6/fulltext2) reflect on your understanding of skin changes across all skin tones.3) consider ways to improve equity for people of colour within your workplace and personal life.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Understanding therapeutic radiographers’ confidence in assessing, managing & teaching radiation induced skin reactions (RISR): A national survey in the UK: https://www.radiographyonline.com/article/S1078-8174(24)00083-X/fulltextSociety and College of Radiographers (SCoR) updates radiation dermatitis guidelines: https://www.sor.org/news/radiotherapy/scor-updates-radiation-dermatitis-guidelinesWound care and skin tone: Signs, symptoms and terminology for all skin tones: https://woundsinternational.com/consensus-documents/wound-care-and-skin-tone-signs-symptoms-and-terminology-for-all-skin-tones/Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and management of acute radiation dermatitis: international Delphi consensus-based recommendations: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1470204523000670Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Louise Retout and Claire Clarkson about their roles at the Greater Manchester cancer alliance, the roles of specialist Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) within cancer care and AHPs day 2024. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider the importance of allied health professionals within the cancer pathway.2) look at the: National Allied Health Professionals Day 2024 - Greater Manchester Cancer(gmcancer.org.uk)3) look at the: ACCEND Framework | NHS England | Workforce, training and education(hee.nhs.uk)Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:NHS England AHPs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/NHS England the role of allied health professionals in supporting people to live well with and beyond cancer: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/quick-guide-ahp-cancer.pdfPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Will Kinnaird as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Will talks about his career, his sexual dysfunction research and experience of SpaceOAR™. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the impact of sexual dysfunction on people who have prostate cancer treatment.2) read Will’s recent journal article about sexual dysfunction in men with advanced prostate cancer: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/tre.800.3) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WblIxPtVQ2M&t=1s.4) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Procedural Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRzGb0bJwDk.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:University College London Hospital Reducing the dose of radiotherapy to your rectum during the treatment of prostate cancer: a patient guide to rectal spacers: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/patient-information-pages/series-no-66-reducing-dose-radiotherapy-your-rectum-during-treatment-prostate-cancer-patient-guide-rectal-spacersBoston Scientific website: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/home.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/products/hydrogel-spacers/spaceoar-hydrogel.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Spacer for Reducing Radiation Toxicity During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer. A Systematic Review: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-mh/resources/spaceoar-hydrogel/2021-Literature-Review-spaceOAR.pdfBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Associated with Lower Rectal Toxicity and Higher Bowel Quality of Life in Late Follow-up: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-bph/UROPH-827401-AA-Infographic%20-%20SpaceOARHydrogel.Meta-Analysis-FINAL.EU.pdfProstate Cancer UK risk and symptoms:https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptomsProstate Cancer UK risk checker: https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checkerProstate Cancer UK treatment publications: https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/our-publications/treatmentsProstate Cancer UK online community: https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer: https://tackleprostate.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer find a support group: https://tackleprostate.org/about-prostate-cancer/find-a-support-group/Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapyPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.Boston Scientific Disclaimer:CAUTION: The law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings, and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device or at www.IFU-BSCI.com. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. This material not intended for use in France.Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Will Kinnaird was compensated by Boston Scientific for their contribution to this presentation.This podcast is sponsored by Boston Scientific.Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.This material is intended to discuss common clinical considerations and procedural steps for the use of the reference technology but may not be appropriate for every patient or case. Decisions surrounding patient care depend on the physician’s professional judgement in consideration of all available information for the individual case.Products discussed are for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Please check availability with your local sales representative or customer service. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels are intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels contain Polyethylene Glycol (PEG). SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel contains iodine. Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use

**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Emma Campbell as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 41).Discussion about Emma’s experience of secondary breast cancer, living as a single mother and her advocacy work. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Emma’s cancer diagnosis and treatment.2) consider how you could support a single mother like Emma going through cancer treatment.3) read Emma’s Women’s Running articles: https://www.womensrunning.co.uk/?s=emma+campbellComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Emma Campbell (limitless Em) website: https://limitlessem.com/Emma’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/limitless_em Emma’s book: All That Followed: A story of cancer, kids and the fear of leaving too soon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-That-Followed-cancer-leaving/dp/1907324895Emma’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/open-with-emma-campbell/id1663900013Mental Health Mates: https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/emma-campbell/The Royal Marsden NHS Trust news article: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/life-cancer-fragileWomen’s Running: https://www.womensrunning.co.uk/Motivation/Emma-Campbell-On-The-Importance-Of-The-Humble-5k/Macmillan Cancer Support - talking to children and teenagers: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnosis/talking-about-cancer/talking-to-children-and-teenagersBreast Cancer Now - My Body Myself report: https://breastcancernow.org/sites/default/files/files/my-body-myself-report.pdfFuture Dreams Charity: https://futuredreams.org.uk/ OWise breast cancer blogs: https://owise.uk/blogs/OUTpatients Best for my Chest: https://outpatients.org.uk/bestformychest/CoppaFeel!: https://coppafeel.org/METUPUK: https://metupuk.org.uk/ Make 2nds Count: https://www.make2ndscount.co.uk/ Cancer Research UK Clinical Trial Finder: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/find-a-clinical-trialKadcyla: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/trastuzumab-emtansineTommy’s charity: https://www.tommys.org/Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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**Here is a bonus episode with Jo and Naman discussing radiotherapy, why is radiotherapy used, what the radiotherapy pathway is, radiotherapy terminology and what to expect prior to going for radiotherapy. ​​ ​​To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: ​​1) Reflect on the information available to your patients ahead of attending the radiotherapy department. Are they still in date? Are they detailed enough? Are they available in a range of languages or across different types of media. ​​2) Reflect on how you explain the radiotherapy treatment technique to your patients. Are you able to explain the treatment to patients in a way they will be able to understand? ​​​​Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.​​​​Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.​​​​Our links:​​Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat ​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ ​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ ​​LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk ​​Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat ​​Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en ​​YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259​​​​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.