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Simply OncologyEpisode 76: Part 2 Discussing Cancer Care in the Transgender Community with Dr Alison BernerSend us a textJoin us as we return for Part 2 with the superb Dr Alison Berner.It’s Transgender Awareness Week and we discuss resources to support patients and clinicians.We discuss OUTpatients and UCATS - UK cancer and transition service.
2025-11-1324 minSimply OncologyEpisode 75: Discussing Cancer Care in the Transgender Community with Dr Alison BernerSend us a textAs we approach transgender awareness week we discuss cancer care in the transgender community with the exceptional Dr Alison Berner.1 in 40 people aged under 30 identify as transgender in recent census.How we give support needed and signpost patients can have a huge influence on their experience of care.Alison has done so much work in this area.We learned a lot in this episode and we hope you enjoy!https://outpatients.org.uk/https://www.wearetransplus.co.uk...
2025-11-0621 minSimply OncologyEpisode 74 - In the Clinic: Discussing SABR for Oligoprogression in metastatic prostate cancer with Dr Alison Tree.Send us a textWe return to discuss stereotactic radiotherapy (SABR) in prostate cancer with the superb Dr Alison Tree from The Royal Marsden Hospital.We discuss the findings of the TRAP study which extended time to next treatment by 6 months when SABR was used for sites of growing disease.Do we always need to change systemic therapy when only one or two sites of metastatic disease is growing??
2025-10-2430 minSimply OncologyEpisode 73: Influencing the Gut Microbiome in immunotherapy - the CBM 588 story (& beyond) with Professor Monty PalSend us a textWe are back for part 2 to finish our journey through the Gut Microbiome with the excellent Professor Monty Pal !!Few areas of cancer treatment have generated as much interest as the Gut Microbiome in recent years. We discuss work done by Monty's team on CBM588 on immunotherapy in kidney cancer.CBM 588 is a live bacterial product that is available in health shops in Japan where it is used to promote a healthy gut.Monty's team found incredible results where it improved response rates for immunotherapy c...
2025-10-1419 minSimply OncologyEpisode 72: The gut microbiome influencing cancer with Professor Monty PalSend us a textDid you know that we have more bacterial DNA than human DNA in our bodies. This is because our guts contain trillions of bacteria and are now being thought of as another organ of the body.Join us this week as we discuss the Gut Microbiome (part 1 of 2) and its importance on drugs like immunotherapy response in cancer.We talk to none other than the excellent Professor Monty Pal from The City of Hope Hospital in California.Monty is an internationally respected kidney cancer expert and has...
2025-10-1423 minSimply OncologyEpisode 71: Prostate cancer in Black and Ethnic groups with Professor Frank ChinegwundohSend us a textDid you know that the lifetime risk of prostate cancer in a black man is 1 in 4 ?That’s twice the risk of prostate cancer in a white man.Did you know that men in Scotland are twice as likely to have advanced prostate cancer compared to those in the South of England?Professor Frank Chinewungdoh is a man on a mission. He is trying to make prostate cancer testing as possible to men across all groups.He makes an argument for prostate cancer scr...
2025-10-0635 minSimply OncologyEpisode 70: Cancer Vaccines - Challenges & Future Directions with Dr Lennard LeeSend us a textWe are back to finish our journey through cancer vaccines with Dr Lennard Lee.We celebrate some of the heroes of UK cancer vaccine trials from centres Big & Small.Lennard gives us all some hope for the future.We now are officially Watching This Space for more Cancer Vaccine Trial results.
2025-09-2621 minSimply OncologyEpisode 69: Cancer Vaccines with Dr Lennard Lee (part 1)Send us a textCancer Vaccines are Here!!We talk to a man who is on a mission!Dr Lennard Lee - associate Professor at Oxford University Hospital.Lennard has a vision where we use the technologies developed in Vaccines during COVID and turn them into effective treatments for cancer.This is some space age stuff but its HERE, its EXCITING, its HAPPENING!!
2025-09-2323 minSimply OncologyEpisode 68: In the Clinic - Future Advances in Rectal Cancer (Part 2) with Professor Richard AdamsSend us a textWe return on our odyssey through Rectal Cancer with the amazing Professor Richard Adams from Velindre cancer Centre, Cardiff.In this episode we discuss the immunotherapy revolution in the subgroup of rectal cancer that is MSI-High.We discuss future directions in rectal cancer.We also give Richard a wish - AND HE GOES BIG!!!What a treat to have these 2 episodes with Richard!
2025-09-1220 minSimply OncologyEpisode 67: In the Clinic - Advances in Rectal Cancer (Part 1) with Professor Richard AdamsSend us a textIn this episode we venture in to a new tumour site: Colorectal Cancer.We are joined by internationally renowned oncologist Professor Richard Adams from Velindre Cancer Centre.In Part 1 we dive in to treatment of localised rectal cancer, with a comprehensive overview of the role of radiotherapy, contact brachytherapy and total neodjuvant therapy. We also explore the evolving evidence of non-operative management of rectal cancer. We look into the OPERA (EU), OPRA (US) and RAPIDO trials and where that’s taking Rectal Cancer.
2025-09-1239 minSimply OncologyEpisode 66: Biliary Tract Cancer Masterclass with Professor John BridgewaterSend us a textBiliary Tract Cancers - Cholangiocarcinomas and Gallbladder cancers are often seen as rare and aggressive cancers.🎙️We tackle Biliary Tract Cancers with the exceptional Professor John Bridgewater.🎙️Few people are as knowledgable & linked to a cancer as Prof Bridgewater is to cholangiocarcinoma.🎙️Prof Bridgewater has led practice changing studies in this area and is an internationally renowned expert.🎙️This group of cancers is more common than you think!🎙️If you don’t know your gallbladder cancer from your cholangiocarcinoma the check it out wherever you get your podca...
2025-09-0237 minSimply OncologyEpisode 65: Post-operative radiotherapy after prostatectomy with Prof Chris ParkerSend us a text
2025-08-2831 minSimply OncologyEpisode 64: Discussing Early Phase Clinical Trials with Dr Natalie CookSend us a textWe discuss Early Phase Clinical Trials with Dr Natalie Cook from the Christie Early Trials Unit.We learn how molecular profiling is shaping early phase trials and how future trials may be shaped.
2025-08-1531 minSimply OncologyEpisode 63: Fundamentals - Discussing the importance of Clinical Trials in Oncology With Dr Mohini VarugheseSend us a textClinical Trials are the Stepping Stones for the progress we have made over the years in the treatment of cancer.We talk to Dr Mohini Varughese who is heavily involved in clinical trials in urology and passionate about the delivery of clinical trials across oncology.We discuss:🎙️Phase 1,2 &3 trials 💊The benefits for patients💉The benefits for clinical teams
2025-08-1132 minSimply OncologyEpisode 62: Demystifying the Language of Oncology with Dr Anthony CunliffeSend us a textJoin us as we return for Part 2 of our conversation with lead medical advisor to MacMillan - Dr Anthony Cunliffe.Anthony is also a practising GP with ideas on how we can work better together - starting with how we keep our patients and GP teams up to date with our oncology letters.We talk about Performance status and why it so important to us in oncology and also how we can make life easier for people to understand our letters without extra work.The oncology letters...
2025-07-3024 minSimply OncologyEpisode 61: Fundamentals - Demystifying the Language of Oncology Letters with Dr Anthony CunliffeSend us a textHow we communicate is so important in all aspects of medicine.In this special 2 part episode we look at demystifying the Language of Oncology.Our letters go to GPs and patients and we speak to Dr Anthony Cunliffe who is the medical lead for Macmillan Cancer Support and a practising GP.If you are GP or acute medic who treats cancer patients or a patient with access to your letters this is a MUST LISTEN.Also those of us...
2025-07-3024 minSimply OncologyEpisode 60: Patient fundamentals - Discussing the principles of radiotherapy with Dr Grant StewartSend us a textJoin us for an episode looking at the role of radiotherapy in cancer treatment.We discuss the principles of radiotherapy with Dr Grant Stewart who has 20 years experience with radiotherapy treatments.This is a great episode for anyone wanting to understand the principles of radiotherapy.IF you are a patient wanting to understand your treatment or a doctor or nurse wanting to know more about radiotherapy please check this out!
2025-07-2332 minSimply OncologyEpisode 59: In the Clinic - Discussing the evidence for Renal SABR and its role in renal carcinoma with Dr Harshani Green (part 2)Send us a textWe are back again discussing stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) with Dr Harshani Green from the Royal Marsden Hospital.Join us if :- You want to hear about the evidence from the FASTRACK II trial using renal SABR- You are a centre thinking about setting up renal SABR- You want to hear about the challenges of comparing renal SABR with surgeryWill radiotherapy be able to replace cytoreductive nephrectomy in metastatic renal carcinoma?We discuss this and more (plus...
2025-07-1823 minSimply OncologyEpisode 58: In the Clinic - Exploring Renal SABR (Part 1) with Dr Harshani GreenSend us a textJoin us for Part 1 of our 2 part Simply Oncology podcast with Dr Harshani Green on Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) in Renal Cell Carcinoma.We discuss the role of high precision radiotherapy treating renal cell carcinoma in those patients where an operation may not be possible.- We discuss the excellent control rates- What size of tumour can we treat?- Will we ever be able to compare Surgery versus SABR for primary renal cell carcinoma cancers?
2025-07-1024 minSimply OncologyEpisode 57: In the Clinic -Discussing bladder surgery and the GUSTO trial in Bladder Cancer with Professor Jim CattoSend us a textSurgery in Bladder Cancer Bumper episode!We talk to Professor Jim Catto about surgery in Bladder Cancer.🎙️we discuss the GUSTO trial stratifying bladder cancer therapy by molecular subtype 🎙️we look at quality of life and #cystectomy🎙️we look at surgical outcomes from NIAGARA 🎙️we look at peri-operative trialsA bumper Bladder Cancer issue
2025-06-2037 minSimply OncologyEpisode 56: In the Clinic: Dealing with advanced Oesophageal cancer with Professor Tom Crosby (part 2)Send us a textWe welcome back Professor Tom Crosby for another episode on oesophageal cancer.In the previous episode we focus on the diagnostic pathway. In this episode we look at option in the metastatic and advanced setting.
2025-06-1923 minSimply OncologyEpisode 55: Overview of the landscape of Oesophageal Cancer with Professor Tom CrosbySend us a textJoin us this week as we hear Professor Tom Crosby share his insights into Oesophageal Cancer. Few people have been so highly regarded or associated with a cancer type like Tom Crosby and Oesophago-Gastric cancer.He has set up and run crucial trials, championed equity
2025-06-1823 minSimply OncologyEpisode 54: In the Clinic -Discussing PSMA PET scanning in prostate cancer with Dr Amar ChallapalliSend us a textJoin us for this weeks episode where we discuss the role of PSMA PET scanning in prostate cancer with Dr Amar Challapalli.PSMA PET scanning in prostate cancer has been a game changer in both diagnosis and treatment.We explore its role in the post-prostatectomy space.We look at how PSMA Lutetium offers a new treatment option in prostate cancer.
2025-06-0936 minSimply OncologyEpisode 53: Discussing Upper tract urothelial cancer (The non-identical twin) with Professor Alison BirtleSend us a textJoin us as we return with another special episode with Professor Alison Birtle. This time we discuss Upper Tract Urothelial (or ureteric) Cancer.Alison is an internationally recognised expert in this area and was lead on the POUT adjuvant chemotherapy in ureteric cancer trial.She describes it as the non-identical twin to bladder urothelial cancer and we discuss the different approaches to this rare cancer.Described as 'The Queen of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer' she shares her views on management and areas for development.
2025-06-0522 minSimply OncologyEpisode 52: Discussing Peri-operative trials in Bladder Cancer with Professor Alison BirtleSend us a text🚨May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month🎙️What better way to mark this than a Simply Oncology Podcast - Bladder Cancer episode with the irrepressible Professor Alison Birtle. Alison is an internationally recognised expert in bladder and prostate cancer - and is a Simply Oncology Friend of the Show.🎙️We discuss the recent peri-operative trials such as NIAGARA 🎙️What do surgical adjuvant and neoadjuvant trails now mean for the bladder cancer pathway?🎙️What is our position on post operative radiotherapy in bladder cancer??
2025-05-2935 minSimply OncologyEpisode 51: Learning about Cancer of Unknown Primary with Dr Natalie CookSend us a text🤔Do you know your Cancer of Unknown Primary from your Malignancy of Unknown Origin.🤔Do you think World CUP Alliance is a football tournament?Cancer of unknown primary is the 6th most common cause of cancer death in the UK🎙️Find out with Dr Natalie Cook from The Christie Hospital who is a UK expert in CUP.
2025-05-2034 min
Ross & John's Organic Capers PodcastBONUS EPISODE! "Where does the sky start?" - Recorded at the Thameside Theatre.Recorded at the awesome Thameside Theatre in Grays, Essex, the Slick Boys usual ramblings were halted part way through a chat... was it their fault? Was it an unavoidable accident? WHO KNOWS! Certainly not us. Either way, with a slight bit of tweaking the rest of the chat is perfectly fine and features us sending some love to our spiritual home The Thameside. Whether you came to see our live show there a few years ago or caught John in Pantomime but haven't been back - check 'em out and see what great shows they have coming u...
2025-05-1527 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP65 - If you OD on hero*n, you're too buzzing to know you've goneLIVE! (well, recorded) from our brand new studio (well, toilet). In this weeks dose of ridiculous chat Ross & John talk about life as a medieval peasant, how ancient statues had AVERAGE SIZE penises and how much they enjoy a bloody good sneeze!Thanks for listening!#DTYNSupport the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2025-05-1537 minSimply OncologyEpisode 49: In the Clinic - Erdafitinib & Enfortumab Vedotin in metastatic urothelial cancer with Professor Rob JonesSend us a textPart 2 of our discussion on bladder cancer with Professor Rob Jones.We have new drug classes in Bladder cancer !!We look at Erdafitinib which is coming in the post Immunotherapy space to NHS England.We also look ahead to Antibody Drug Conjugates - in particular Enfortumab Vedotin - with EV 302 trial results and what access to this means for the UK bladder community. These are exciting times and we discuss potential side effects of these classes of drugs and how we intend to use them.
2025-05-0921 minSimply OncologyEpisode 50: In the Clinic - 50 years of Royal Charter for the RCR with Dr Katharine Halliday and Dr Tom RoquesSend us a textThe Royal College of Radiologists celebrates 50 years of Royal Charter this year!!!Join us as we explore 50 years of the RCR Royal Charter with the President - Dr Katharine Halliday and Vice President - Dr Tom Roques.We look at the achievements of the Royal College of Radiologists have made over the years and look to the future of cancer care at the RCR.We hear how the RCR is our voice as a community of Radiologists and Oncologists.It guides our learning and sets...
2025-05-0832 minSimply OncologyEpisode 48: In the clinic- discussing Advanced Bladder Cancer with Professor Rob JonesSend us a textJoin us for this Simply Oncology is Back in Bladder Cancer with the amazing Prof Rob Jones.Part 1 of 2 on a free ranging overview of metastatic bladder cancer treatment in the UK.Cisplatin vs CarboplatinRole of IO2nd line chemo?
2025-04-2927 minSimply OncologyEpisode 47: Patient Fundamentals - Understanding Head and Neck Cancer with Dr Claire PatersonSend us a textJoin us for this episode where we explore Head and Neck cancers and their treatment.This is a group of cancers from the mouth to the vocal cords and make up the 8th most common group of cancers in the UK.Almost 13000 cases happen each year in the UK.We discuss the major role that radiotherapy plays and the process and side effects.Teamwork is a major component of Head and Neck cancer therapy.We also discuss how immunotherapy has a role in...
2025-04-2430 minSimply OncologyEpisode 46: Fundamentals - Discussing breast radiotherapy with Professor Mark Beresford (part 2)Send us a textWelcome back for our 2nd part of our radiotherapy update on breast cancer.We finish our discussion with Professor Mark Beresford who is Chair of the UK Breast Group.We discuss the timing of radiotherapy around breast reconstruction.We look at situations where we treat other areas such and above the collar bone (supraclavicular) or central area (internal mammary) areas.We examine when radiotherapy may be offered after mastectomy.We also look at when we may be able to avoid using radiotherapy after...
2025-04-0218 minSimply OncologyEpisode 45: Fundamentals - Discussing breast radiotherapy with Professor Mark Beresford (part1)Send us a textJoin us for the first part of this 2 part masterclass in breast radiotherapy.Breast radiotherapy is a major component of breast cancer treatment. It forms a large part of all radiotherapy delivered across cancer centres.After removal of a breast tumour radiotherapy is offered to reduce the chance of local relapse of the cancer.We talk to Professor Mark Beresford who is chair of the UK Breast Group about how breast radiotherapy has gone from 5 weeks of treatment to 1 week.We talk about side effects...
2025-04-0223 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP62 - Absolutely Gonged Off with Ali JamesThe Boyz catch up with improv superstar Ali James! Talking about the Southend 48Hour Improvathon, our favourite words, and John's pyjama shorts. Will Ross ever send his medical form...? Probably not.Ali James has worked with Mischief Theatre, makers of the critically acclaimed "Goes Wrong" shows, the Comedy Store players and is part of Olivier Award winning Showstopper! the improvised musical - stars of the Edinburgh Fringe and London's glittering West-End. She's also John's wife. Which is nice.Southend 48hr Improvathon 2025 starts 7pm Friday 25th and runs til Sunday 27th of April...
2025-04-0236 minSimply OncologyEpisode 44: In the Clinic - Discussing how we bridge cancer Health Inequities with Dr Olubukola AyodeleSend us a textJoin us for the 2nd part of our discussion with Dr Olubukola (Bookie) Ayodele on health inequities in cancer care.We look at potential steps to promote health equity.Bookie introduces the concept of 'Cultural Competency' in helping health professionals discuss the very challenging topic that is cancer.We hear how biological difference in blood results can play role in excluding black patients from certain chemotherapy trials.We think about the stepwise change and education needed to make healthcare more accessible to all....
2025-03-3117 minSimply OncologyEpisode 43; In the Clinic - Health inequities in cancer care - Dr Olubukola Ayodele part 1Send us a textJoin us for this Simply Oncology podcast episode on Health Inequites in the UK with Dr Olubukola Ayodele.🎙️We discuss the challenges in delivering equitable cancer care across all patients in the UK.🎙️we hear a recent report stating that black women with breast cancer have 30%higher mortality than equivalent Caucasian women in theUK!🎙️This is not just an issue for low and middle income countries!We need to Mind the Gap and Bridge the Gap.
2025-03-2824 minSimply OncologyEpisode 42: In the Clinic - Part 2 of Bladder preservation in bladder cancer with Ananya ChoudhurySend us a textJoin us for our second part of our discussions with the excellent Professor Ananya Choudhury where we discuss the option of bladder preserving treatment in muscle invasive bladder cancer.In this episode we hear Ananya's views on new Antibody Drug Conjugate trials being used as an alternative to radiotherapy in a bladder 'preservation' strategy.She is clear that this is experimental only at this stage and does not meet any true definition of bladder preservation in her view.A fascinating and enjoyable discussion around all aspects of...
2025-03-2120 minSimply OncologyEpisode 41: In the Clinic - Discussing bladder radiotherapy and preservation in Bladder cancer with Professor Ananya ChoudhurySend us a textJoin us for this episode focusing on the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of bladder cancer. We talk to leading bladder radiotherapy expert Professor Ananya Choudhury.Ananya is passionate about all things bladder cancer related and discusses her views on bladder preservation and radiotherapy.She makes a strong case for bladder radiotherapy in muscle invasive bladder cancer versus surgery and we review the evidence.We also talk about the use of 'plan of the day' and on set imaging in radiotherapy.This is a...
2025-03-1424 minSimply OncologyEpisode 40: In the Clinic - Discussing Burnout & individual Resilience with Professor Susana Banerjee (part 2)Send us a textJoin us in this second part of discussing resilience and burnout and oncology with Professor Susana Banerjee.In our last episode we looked at the ESMO Resilience Taskforce and what institutions should do to improve resilience.In this episode we discuss what can help us on an individual level.A lot of it comes down to a feeling of job satisfaction.That can be having some variety to maintain interest and keeping the parts of the job that we value at our core....
2025-03-0715 minSimply OncologyEpisode 39: In the Clinic - ESMO Resilience Task Force & Oncology Burnout with Professor Susana BanerjeeSend us a textBurnout in oncology and throughout healthcare is a major issue.An ESMO survey conducted in young Oncologists in 2013-2014 revealed 70% of young oncologists in Europe were impacted by burnout. 25% of oncologists surveyed were thinking of a change of career and 38% of leaving the profession. All this at a time of needing more oncologists! Join us in this 2 part episode where we join the superb Professor Susana Banerjee.She discusses the issue of burnout and the excellent work done by the ESMO Resilience Task Force on thi...
2025-02-2828 minSimply OncologyEpisode 38: In the Clinic - The Shape of oncology with Dr Tom Roques, Vice-President of the RCRSend us a textJoin us for this special episode of the Simply Oncology Podcast.We have special guest Dr Tom Roques who is the Vice-President of the Royal College of Radiologists and lead for Clinical Oncology.Tom speaks candidly and clearly on ; - the challenges facing oncology- the opportunities AI may bring in oncology- the clinical oncology model- the role of the RCR in shaping UK oncologyEnjoy
2025-02-2135 minSimply OncologyEpisode 37: In the Clinic - How to become an oncologist with Dr Louise Hanna- RCR lead for medical trainingSend us a textJoin us for this episode of Simply Oncology where we discuss how to become an oncologist.Oncology is always a forward thinking and progressive speciality and this involves training and developing training people to meet that challenge.We talk to Dr Louise Hanna who is an oncologist who treats gynaecological cancers at Velindre Hospital in Cardiff. She is also the Medical Director, Education and Training (MDET) for the Royal College of Radiologist (RCR).We discuss the appeal of becoming an oncologist.The skills needed to...
2025-02-1429 minSimply OncologyEpisode 36: In the Clinic - Discussing anal cancer with Dr Rebecca MuirheadSend us a textJoin us in this week as we discuss anal cancer with Dr Rebecca Muirhead.Based at Oxford University Hospital, Dr Muirhead has played a key role in the adoption of IMRT in anal cancer. She is part of the ACT and PLATO trial group and shares her insights from these trials with us.We discuss the principles of escalation and de-escalation in the PLATO trial to match the risk of the disease.Rebecca also very elegantly discusses the pros and cons of re-irradiation in anal cancer to...
2025-02-0734 minSimply OncologyEpisode 35: In the Clinic - Overview of prostate radiotherapy with Dr Alison Tree, 37 to 5 treatmentsSend us a textJoin us as we discuss all things prostate radiotherapy with Dr Alison Tree. Alison is synonymous with all things prostate radiotherapy and is superb at setting the scene for prostate cancer.Based at The Royal Marsden Hospital, and The Institute of Cancer Research, Dr Tree has played a key role in several major prostate radiotherapy trials. These include working alongside Professor Nicholas Van As in the PACE trial portfolio and also working on the PIVOTAL Boost trial.She has special interest in MR-guided prostate radiotherapy (the PRISM trial), b...
2025-01-3138 minSimply OncologyEpisode 34: In the Clinic - Part 2 of discussing high grade brain tumours with Professor Anthony ChalmersSend us a textJoin us for part 2 of our excellent review of high grade brain tumours with Professor Anthony Chalmers.We look at the role of PARPi and the challenges with new therapies in high grade gliomas.We discuss tumour treatment fields, vaccine trials and immunotherapy in brain tumours.We also hear Prof Chalmers wish list for helping advance research in brain tumours.We hope you enjoy!
2025-01-2424 minSimply OncologyEpisode 33: In the Clinic - Discussing high grade brain tumours with Professor Anthony ChalmersSend us a textJoin us today as we discuss high grade brain tumours with internationally recognised expert Professor Anthony Chalmers.Part 1 of 2 and we discuss implications of new molecular profiling on prognosis and treatment options in high grade brain tumours.We look at some recent changes in radiotherapy volumes and doses in brain tumours.We also discuss challenges in treatment of high grade brain tumours and the impact of steroids in high grade brain tumours alongside surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
2025-01-1726 minSimply OncologyEpisode 32: In the Clinic - Discussing Global Oncology with Dr Susannah StanwaySend us a textThis week the Simply Oncology podcast goes global!Over 80 % of the world population is living in low or middle income countries.In this podcast, we're hopefully going to try and cover what is global oncology, what some of the challenges that low middle income countries are facing in terms of delivering cancer care.We also touch on how clinicians in the UK might be able to cooperate and contribute to improving Cancer care globally, and to do this, we are delighted to welcome Dr Susie...
2025-01-1031 minSimply OncologyEpisode 31: In the Clinic - Discussing mCRPC with Professor Alison BirtleSend us a textJoin us for our second discussion with Professor Alison Birtle on metastatic prostate cancer.This time we look at mCRPC. What are our choices after first line therapy.We discuss;-PARPi and BRCA testing-Docetaxel re-challenge-Cabazitaxel-Patient SupportThis is a real tour de force by Alison.We hope you enjoy.John & Mike
2025-01-0325 minSimply OncologyEpisode 30: In the Clinic - Discussing metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer with Professor Alison BirtleSend us a textJoin us as we discuss the frontline therapy of metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer with Professor Alison Birtle.Alison has been involved in many of the key trials in urological cancers and shares her take on selecting patients for triplet therapy.We also look at the factors that affect treatment choices for our mHSPC pateints.This area has changed so much in recent years and Alison brings those changes to life in this episode.You hope you enjoy!John & Mike
2024-12-2023 minSimply OncologyEpisode 29: In the Clinic - Ovarian cancer with Dr Shibani Nicum & Dr Rebecca BowenSend us a textJoin us in this episode where we look at the treatment landscape in ovarian cancer.We talk to Dr Shibani Nicum and Dr Rebecca Bowen who both specialise in the treatment of ovarian cancer.They both lead the UK Gynae Trials Group (GTG) group and are involved in running the excellent UK Gynae-oncology Meeting (UKGOM).We look at the use of PARPi, Bevacizumab (Avastin) and new targets in ovarian cancer.This is a rapidly...
2024-12-1334 minSimply OncologyEpisode 28: In the Clinic -Discussing Health inequalities in UK cancer care with Benson FayehunSend us a textJoin us as we talk with Benson Fayehun, a passionate advocate for addressing health inequalities. Benson is the Founder and President of the Relief for Human Suffering Foundation, a U.S.-based public charity, and the UK Head of Oncology Business Unit at MSD*.In this episode, we delve into how factors like poverty, socio-economic status, language, and more often have a greater impact on cancer care outcomes than the treatment itself.This thought-provoking conversation highlights some of the systemic challenges...
2024-12-0633 minSimply OncologyEpisode 27: In the Clinic - Discussing Endometrial cancer conference updates from ESMO and IGCS with Dr Gemma EminowiczSend us a textAfter a great overview of cervical cancer highlights we now go back to gynae cancer specialist Dr Gemma Emminowicz for insight on endometrial cancer highlights.KEYNOTE B21- looking at adding pembrolizuamb in the adjuvant settingDUO-E - looking at durvalumab and olaparib in the metastatic settingThe horizon for antibody drug conjugates in endometrial cancer.We hope you enjoyJohn& Mike
2024-11-2923 minSimply OncologyEpisode 26: In the Clinic - Discussing Cervical cancer conference updates from ESMO and IGCS with Dr Gemma EminowiczSend us a textWe talk again to Gynae-oncology specialist - the excellent -Dr Gemma Eminowicz from UCL hospital. Gemma also played a key role supporting Dr Mary McCormack in delivering the INTERLACE trial.We talk about updates from ESMO and IGCS on cervical cancer.Gemma discusses her Quality of Life data she presented from INTERLACE and of course we discuss the exciting KEYNOTE A18 data.We hope you enjoy.John & Mike
2024-11-2217 min
Breakfast Business with Joe LynamJohn McGrane Executive Director of the Family Business NetworkThere are quite a few family-owned or run companies in the hospitality sector who are worried about rising costs including minimum wages, energy and misc employment costs. Over the weekend Fine Gael said it would cut VAT in that sector to 11% and yesterday Fianna Fail promised to cut PRSI if they get back in. To discuss what family run companies want from a new government Joe spoke to John McGrane the Executive Director of the Family Business Network.
2024-11-1207 minSimply OncologyEpisode 25: Patient Fundamentals - Understanding non-smoking lung cancer with Dr Tom Newsom-DavisSend us a textThis episode is hoping to show patients and the public that non-smoking lung cancer is a very real and very different type of lung cancer to smoking lung cancer.We discuss the great work that charities like Ruth Strauss foundation, Ros Wonders and EGFR UK do to support this patient group.Pollution may play a part, vaping may play a part.Dr Tom Newsom-Davis Chair-elect of the British Thoracic Oncology Group shines a light on this area of lung cancer.
2024-11-0113 minSimply OncologyEpisode 24: Patient Fundamentals - Radiotherapy explained with treatment radiographer Amy WarnockSend us a textRadiotherapy is one of the silent workhorses of cancer treatment yet has very little coverage in the media.In this episode we talk to Amy Warnock one of our treatment radiographers about what to expect during radiotherapy and she talks through what will happen on the day to day basis of radiotherapy.We hope you enjoy.John & Mike
2024-10-2525 minSimply OncologyEpisode 23: Patient Fundamentals - Coping with chemotherapy with Rachel Bryce, chemotherapy nurseSend us a textChemotherapy is scary and we want to make it less scary for patients. Simple.We talk to senior chemotherapy nurse Rachel Bryce from University Hospital Plymouth - she is also Macmillan lead systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) lead and UKONS SACT representative - about what patients can expect and what to look out for expect on chemotherapy.We think this is great discussion that could be used for anyone new to or dealing with chemotherapy.We hope you enjoy.John & Mike
2024-10-1830 minSimply OncologyEpisode 22: In the Clinic - Discussing molecular profiling in endometrial cancer with Dr Angela GeorgeSend us a textIn recent years we have seen a marked change in the landscape of treatment for endometrial cancer.This has been driven by understanding the different molecular subtypes of endometrial cancer.POLE - with an excellent prognosisMMR deficient - with good prognosis and option for immunotherapyNo Specific molecular profile - intermediate outcome and work still to be doneP53 mutant - with a poorer outcomeDr Angela George from the Royal Marsden Hospital has a specialist interest in genomics and shares her expertise and knowledge...
2024-10-1133 minSimply OncologyEpisode 21: In the Clinic - Discussing bone health in prostate cancer with Dr Xue-Yan JiangSend us a textApproximately 1 in 10 metastatic prostate cancer patients develop osteoporotic fractures.Whilst treatment for prostate cancer has meant patient are living longer we have to make sure they are also living better.Testosterone removal, Androgen receptor targeted agents and steroids can all reduce bone strength.We talk to Dr Xue-Yan Jiang who is part of a group preparing guidelines for bone health through the Royal College of Radiologists and British Association of Urological Surgeons.We hope you enjoy.
2024-10-0431 minSimply OncologyEpisode 20: In the Clinic - Non-smoking Lung Cancer with Dr Tom Newsom-DavisSend us a textApproximately 15% of all lung cancer happen in non-smokers!!We talk to Dr Tom Newsom-Davis a medical oncologist who specialises in lung cancer about this very specific group of lung cancers.Tom is chair-elect of the British Thoracic Oncology Group and shares his experience of treating non-smoking related lung cancers and their driver mutations - EGFR, ROS-1 and ALK.This is a fascinating discussion and Tom is such an engaging person to talk to.If you have lungs you can get lung cancer.Enjoy...
2024-09-2723 minSimply OncologyEpisode 19: Patient Fundamentals - Breast cancer -Discussing CDK4/6 inhibitors in breast cancer for patients with Professor Mark Beresford.Send us a textIn this episode we discuss CDK4/6 inhibitors with Professor Mark Beresford, Clinical oncologist and chair of UK Breast cancer Group.Mark shares his knowledge on why we are giving these drugs to patients with breast cancer and what patients can expect on them.This is a really big group of patients and we hope this is useful for supporting them.We hope you enjoyJohn & Mike
2024-09-2017 minSimply OncologyEpisode 18: Patient Fundamentals - Prostate cancer: Discussing 'The Big 3' side effects of hormone therapy with BAUN nurse specialist Debbie VictorSend us a textTo day we focus on the big 3 side effects of hormone manipulation in prostate cancer:-Hot Flushes-The 5 Ps of Fatigue-Sexual FunctionWe talk to British Association or Urological Nursing trustee and nurse specialist Debbie Victor on strategies to manage these side effects.This is aimed at helping patients help themselves so feel free to share with anyone you know having hormone therapy for prostate cancer.We hope this is useful.John & Mike
2024-09-1319 minSimply OncologyEpisode 17:Patient Fundamentals - Patient overview of hormone therapy in prostate cancer with Debbie Victor BAUN nurse specialistSend us a textHormone therapy is a key part of prostate cancer treatment. Removing access to testosterone starves prostate cancer and can cause a 'manopause' or male menopause symptoms.We discuss this with clinical nurse and BAUN trustee- Debbie Victor.We look at the impact of this on prostate cancer patients and what positive steps patients can take to tackle these side effects themselves.We hope you enjoy.Mike & John
2024-09-0624 minSimply OncologyEpisode 16: Patient Fundamentals - Recognising signs of frailty in older cancer patients with Dr Nicolo BattistiSend us a textDr Nicolo Battisti is the president of the Society of international geriatric oncology and a medical oncologist at the Royal Marsden Hospital.He shares his thoughts and wisdom on how we can help our older patients and their carers recognise signs of frailty and how to tackle them.
2024-08-3026 minSimply OncologyEpisode 15: In the Clinic - Part 2 of discussing frailty and older patients with SIOG president Dr Nicolò BattistiSend us a textPart 2 of our Cancer in the elderly and assessing Frailty.We talk to Dr Nicolò Battisti about what measures we can take to set up frailty assessment.Great tips and advice.Enjoy
2024-08-2319 minSimply OncologyEpisode 14: In the Clinic - Discussing cancer in the older patient and frailty with Dr Nicolo Battisti -SIOG presidentSend us a textNot every older patient is frail and not every frail patient is old.The incidence of cancer goes up rapidly in the older age groups with a big jump in incidence in the over 75 age group. We are treating increasing numbers of older patients with increasingly complex therapy.This is often called a 'Silver Tsunami'.We talk to Dr Nicolo Battisti - A medical oncologist - who is Clinical Lead of the Senior Adult Oncology Programme at the Royal Marsden Hospital and president of SIOG - the Society o...
2024-08-1622 minSimply OncologyEpisode 13: In the Clinic - Discussing how we can help manage our stress, resilience and emotional fatigue with Dr Mike Osborn Clinical PsychologistSend us a textPart 2 of 2 of our managing stress when delivering cancer care theme.Here we talk again to the excellent Dr Mike Osborn. We discuss what we can do to help actively recognise and manage some of the impact of stress and emotional fatigue.‘What advice would a friend give you about how you are managing stress?’.We need to take care of ourselves as we take care of others.Enjoy!!!John & Mike
2024-08-0925 minSimply OncologyEpisode 12: In the Clinic - Discussing stress, resilience and increasing workload with Dr Mike Osborn clinical psychologistSend us a text“Just because you make it look easy doesn't mean it is easy for you.”Stress, burnout, resilience and emotional fatigue. These are phrases that have become part of NHS life.In this episode we discuss the impact of this with psychologist Dr Mike Osborn for Royal United Bath Hopsital.We talk about telltale signs and the impact this can have on ourselves and patients.
2024-08-0223 minSimply OncologyEpisode 11: In the Clinic - The National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH) with Dr Karin Purshouse NOTCH ChairSend us a textIn this episode we speak to Dr Karin Purshouse, current Chair of the National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research. We hear about the origins of the organisation and how it has expanded since 2019, with registrar representation in all regions in the UK.NOTCH excels in running national multicentre retrospective cohort studies, generating real world evidence with international impact. The value is particularly evident in rare/difficult to study tumour sites/patient groups or where randomised control data is unlikely to ever be generated.Participation offers trainees tangible experience in r...
2024-07-2622 minSimply OncologyEpisode 10: In the Clinic - The FRCR part 2 exam! Discussing the exam for candidates and trainers with the examiners.Send us a textBack again with our 2nd episode looking into the dreaded FRCR part 2B exam. We have our 2 examiners - Dr Paul Hatfield (lead examiner) and Dr Alison Stillie (senior examiner) giving out more pearls of wisdom about how to prepare and how to approach the part 2B exam.We also discuss what advice consultants and supervisors should be giving candidates and what the benefits of being an examiner are.This is a must listen episode for any clinical oncology SpR or supervising consultant."Make every...
2024-07-1925 minSimply OncologyEpisode 9: In the Clinic - Demystifying the FRCR part 2 exam with the examiners!Send us a textCalling all oncology SpRs and their trainers!!The FRCR part 2 exam is a rite of passage every clinical oncology trainee in the UK has to complete to become a consultant.We talk to Dr Paul Hatfield (lead examiner) and Dr Alison Stillie (senior examiner) and find out what they want to hear during the exam.We also hear about how to prepare and what to expect on the day.We find out how much work the examiners do to make the exam fair and balanced....
2024-07-1227 minSimply OncologyEpisode 8: In the Clinic - Cervical cancer: Discussing the KEYNOTE A-18 trial with Dr Gemma EminowiczSend us a textIn this episode we look at the KEYNOTE A-18 trial in cervical cancer with Dr Gemma Eminowicz. This trial was presented by Dr Domenica Lorusso at ESMO 2023 and published in The Lancet in March 2024.https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00317-9This trial took a high-risk group of patients receiving chemoradiation for cervical cancer and they were randomised to placebo vs 2 years of pembrolizumab.The 2 year follow up results showed progression free survival benefit of 11% in favour of 2 years of pembrolizumab (68% vs 57 %) with a Hazard Ratio of...
2024-07-0522 minSimply OncologyEpisode 7: In the Clinic - Cervical cancer: Discussing the INTERLACE trial with Dr Gemma EminowiczSend us a textIn the Clinic episode aimed at doctors and nurses with an interest in cancer care. We discuss the INTERLACE trial in cervical cancer.The INTERLACE trial led by Dr Mary McCormack was presented in ESMO 2023 and looks to shape oncological treatment of cervical cancer in the locally advanced setting.We talk to Dr Gemma Eminowicz who has worked with Dr Mary McCormack over the last 10 years on the INTERLACE trial.We discuss the 8% overall survival gain at 5 years from the addition of an extra 6 weeks of chemotherapy...
2024-06-2825 minSimply OncologyEpisode 6: Patient Fundamentals - The role of the clinical nurse specialist with Debbie Victor CNSSend us a textClinical nurse specialists (often called a CNS) are a key member of every cancer patient's care. They are often the person co-ordinating where patients are in their treatment pathway and help patients and families better understand their treatment and care.Today we talk to Debbie Victor who has over 15 years experience as a clinical nurse specialist.She talks us through the role of the clinical nurse specialist and when and how patients should get in touch."there is no such thing as a stupid question especially if it is weighing...
2024-06-2018 minSimply OncologyEpisode 5: In the Clinic - The RCR: challenges and opportunities in oncology with Dr Nicky ThorpSend us a textIn this episode we talk to Dr Nicky Thorp to look at the work of the Royal College of Radiologists in supporting development of oncology services.Nicky Thorp is the Medical Director of Professional Practice for Clinical Oncology at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).In this episode we discuss Nicky's role in the RCR, how the RCR is supporting oncology and what challenges and opportunities are happening in oncology currently.'The RCR is not a building of brick and mortar. It is the members and fellows that make...
2024-06-1726 minSimply OncologyEpisode 4: Patient Fundamentals - Impact of cancer through a patient storySend us a textIn this episode we explore the impact of a cancer diagnosis through a patients eyes and story. We talk to Anna Ridley who was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018 and treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy.She talks about her cancer diagnosis and how one of the most difficult times was telling her family the news. She also dealt with some major challenges along her treatment journey.She talks about how she stayed positive and kept moving forwards through her treatment and beyond. She highlighted that the is...
2024-06-1131 minSimply OncologyEpisode 3: Patient Fundamentals - What is immunotherapy with Dr Toby Talbot?Send us a textIn this episode we are joined by Dr Toby Talbot a consultant oncologist who has been heavily involved in modern immunotherapy through his work with melanoma trials. He treats skin, sarcoma and lung cancer and is discussing what immunotherapy is as a cancer treatment.We discuss how this new cancer therapy is different to chemotherapy and how it is sometimes used with other treatments.Immunotherapy has been a major change to improve outcomes for patients in many cancer types.We hope you enjoy.Mike & John
2024-05-1625 minSimply OncologyEpisode 2: Patient Fundamentals - The impact of a cancer diagnosis with psychologist Dr Mike OsbornSend us a textIn this episode we are joined by Dr Mike Osborn a clinical psychologist working at the Royal United Hospital, Bath.Dr Osborn helps patients with cancer on how a cancer diagnosis can impact them and how they may expect to feel. He shares his experience and insights after years of working with cancer patients and has some valuable tips that may help patients, families and carers.“Cancer doesn’t just affect cells, it affects families”.We hope you enjoyJohn & Mike
2024-05-0928 minSimply OncologyEpisode 1: Patient Fundamentals - What is cancer?Send us a textIn this episode Dr John McGrane and Dr Michael Rowe discuss what cancer is in basic terms.We discuss some of the causes of cancer and the common treatment types for cancer.We hope you enjoy.John & Mike
2024-04-1828 minSimply OncologyIntroduction to Simply OncologySend us a textWelcome to the Simply Oncology podcast!Dr John McGrane and Dr Michael Rowe are clinical oncologists who want to make all parts of cancer care as easy to understand as possible.We discuss our 2 streams of podcast;1) Fundamentals series - Breaking cancer care to basic learning blocks. For patients, students and anyone with an interest in cancer.2) In the Clinic series - A more focused discussion on more clinical aspects of delivering cancer care. For anyone working in healthcare treating cancer patients. Thanks for listeningJ...
2024-04-1804 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP15 - Numbers Are a ConceptThis episode the boys talk about Shredded Wheat, computer games and John's massive cable. Thanks for for helping us reach 3,500 downloads!! Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-06-1443 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP12 - Sorry For Party Rockin'This episode the Ross & John talk about the rise and fall of LMFAO, jumping shoes & Royal controversy. Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-05-2452 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP10 - Cards on the Hand Deck with Jordan Gray - Bumper 10th Episode Celebration!This week marks our 10th episode of Organic Capers and to say thanks to you all for the support we've invited the multi-award winning star of The Fringe, Melbourne, Friday Night Live, QI, Russell Howard's Hour but most importantly, our best mate JORDAN GRAY! Jordan is taking her critically acclaimed, award winning show Is It A Bird?! On a UK Tour in the autumn. Grab your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/jordan-gray-tickets/artist/5394386?fbclid=PAAabMlQwZgZgLRDyRsBv4aX0NmrsT20AbHhuaXTbVXpN64tT3Y-1GjJuyaeASupport the showFollow us on Social Media, join...
2023-05-101h 02Ross & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP9 - A Motorbike Went Past ThenThis week the boys talk about Only Fools and Horses Tours, Tobacco tins and slow drivers. Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-05-0337 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP8 - One of Them OnesIn this episode Ross & John discuss elasticated waist bands, vanity over vision and fashion choices. Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-04-2634 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP7 - It's No-Ones FaultThis week the boys talk about The X-Factor, Jordan Gray and apologies. Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-04-1933 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP6 - How Old?In this episode the boys discuss Ross's radio slip up, violent hecklers and growing mushrooms. Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-04-1233 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP5 - Gary BorelowIn this episode the boys discuss Take That, Complaints & internet trolls. Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-04-0432 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP4 - It WoodIn this episode the boys discuss Sports Day, Michelin Star Restaurants, old trees and more. Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-03-2841 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP3 - F***On this episode of Organic Capers, Ross & John discuss swearwords, Zen Motoring, the Magic Half Hour and being too old for Festivals.Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-03-2150 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP2 - Short Term Memory LossThis week the boys discuss coasters, premium rate telephone numbers, Patreon's Questions and more! Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-03-1437 minRoss & John's Organic Capers PodcastEP1 - GenesisThe very beginning. In the very first episode of Ross & John's Organic Capers the boys get to grips with the new desk, discuss swan fights, Improvathons, Tennis injuries and more.Support the showFollow us on Social Media, join our Patreon and more here.
2023-03-0734 min
Scott Radley ShowBonus Segment - John McGranePelé is a soccer player who did more than just play the beautiful game, he sparked a love for the sport of soccer in many people's hearts. Now that he's died, people are looking back on his legacy and many achievements. While some remember seeing him on their TV, a Hamilton man is remembering what it was like playing against him. Was it intimidating? Exciting? An opportunity to get an autograph right there on the pitch?Guest: John McGrane, Former Canadian Men’s Soccer Player, Member of the Canadian & Hamilton Soccer Halls of Fame and the Hamilton Spo...
2023-01-0421 min
Transplaining with Jordan GrayWith Ross McGrane, John Oakes & Esther ManitoIt's a case of one in, one out this week, as John Oakes and Esther Manito mysteriously fail to coincide. Ross McGrane is ever-present, however, and helps Jordan transplain big and small questions about the universe and cosmetics. We also deal with audience questions relating to penguins, pizza and human evolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Get Out N Drive PodcastM1 Concourse CEO Tim McGrane: Driven To Do More For Auto EnthusiastsSend us a textRide along with Jason OldeCarrGuy Carr and John CustomCarNerd Meyer as they talk with Tim McGrane, CEO of M1 Concourse. The "M" in M1 must stand for MORE. Tim has done and is doing more for the automotive community and the auto enthusiast than you could ever imagine! Highly respected in the automotive community, Tim has been involved in all aspects of the classic car auction industry including being the Vice President Marketing & Corporate Communications of a little place you may have heard of, Barrett-Jackson. M1 Concourse is a world class E...
2022-07-1144 min
No Driving GlovesTim McGrane and M1 ConcourseThe early days of Pebble Beach, Barrett and Jackson before Barrett-Jackson, Laguna Seca, Blackhawk, M1. Tim McGrane has some stories and the resume to back it up. Find out what is in store for Woodward this fall. All because of a girl. https://m1concourse.com/ www.nodrivinggloves.com
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The FallowersEp 33 - Roundtable Discussion On Girls Physical Activity & Sport with Dr Bronagh McGrane, Emma Cowley & Sara McQuinnWe took a deep dive into facilitators and barriers to girls participation in sport and physical activity. Bronagh, Emma & Sara provided plenty of insights from both their experiences and research in this area. See biographies below:
Bronagh is a full time lecturer in DCU in the area of primary physical education. She completed her PhD in 2015 in the area of school based interventions in FMS and PA. After that she moved to work in the UK in Edge HIll University and returned to DCU in 2017. Her research areas include FMS,PA, wellbeing, physical self-confidence and coaching...
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SharkPod PodcastSharkPod #50 "Beyond Brexit - Opportunities and Challenges" with John McGraneWhat is Up SharkNation!
John McGrane is Director General of The British Irish Chamber of Commerce, a private sector organisation which he co-founded in 2011 to represent businesses with interests in the two islands and their economies.
He is a retired financial services professional having completed a 40 year career with the Royal Bank of Scotland / Ulster Bank Group in Ireland.
Who better to chat opportunities and challenges arising from Brexit?
The guys cover:
1. The British Irish Chamber of Commerce - what is it? and why is is so important?
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The Nolan Show"Business is now extremely worried" - John McGrane"Business is now extremely worried" - John McGrane Director General British Irish Chamber of Commerce
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