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Simply 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 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 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 min