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Rad ChatRad Chat Live #23 at UKOF Conference: Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson - ReflectionsTrigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment.Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson.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 TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube2025-06-1303 minRad ChatRad Chat Live at UKIO Conference 2025 #1 - Introduction with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-AndersonBonus 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 TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube2025-06-0202 minRad ChatRadiotherapy Skin Care with Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara**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...2024-10-1624 minRad ChatRadiotherapy Treatment with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson**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 pa...2024-10-0221 minRad ChatPrehabilitation with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-AndersonJo and Naman discussing prehabilitation in cancer care and what prehabilitation you could undertake prior to radiotherapy treatment. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Read the Macmillan prehabilitation guidelines and see what interventions you could implement into your practice. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/news-and-resources/guides/principles-and-guidance-for-prehabilitation2) Review the smoking and alcohol cessation advice and support within your department and reflect on how you would initiate these conversations with your patients.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit...2024-09-2023 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Dr. Alison Tree - Consultant Clinical Oncologist in the MR Linac Series**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Alison Tree’s about her career, prostate cancer treatment and the future of MR Linac research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1. Read the associated documents and research.2. Reflect on your current practice and consider how the MOMENTUM study findings align with, or challenge your existing approaches to prostate cancer management. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:The Society and College of Radiographer...2024-02-0228 minRad ChatE116: James Barber - Equalise, the Society of Radiographers Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with James Barber as part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (part 9).Discussion about James’ career, importance of inclusion and the Society of Radiographers Equality Diversity & Inclusion Group, Equalise. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider how interactions with patients can differ at pre-treatment as a patients first visit to the radiotherapy department compared to treatment appointments.2) Reflect on a time you have interacted with a non c...2024-01-2938 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Cameron Baillie - Introduction to the MR Linac SeriesNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Cameron Baillie to discuss his career to date, MR Linac series and the MR Linac Consortium. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon your practice, how you can you learn about MR guided radiotherapy solutions2) Reflect upon the impact that MR guidance can have on the radiotherapy treatments and the benefit this will bring to patients.3) Reflect upon the role of radiographers in the future of MR Guided radiotherapy treatments.Co...2024-01-2624 minRad ChatE115: Barbara Wilson - Working With Cancer Social Enterprise**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Barbara Wilson as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 30).Discussion about Barbara’s cancer treatment, how to manage your finances during cancer treatment and how to signpost. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect how you might approach a conversation with someone living with and beyond cancer who is considered about managing their finances. 2) Consider how you could support someone living with and b...2024-01-2237 minRad ChatE114: Isla Veal - Exercise Oncology Physiotherapy**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Isla Veal as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 43).Discussion about Isla’s career, current projects and the benefits of exercise for people living with and beyond cancer. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on how you approach a conversation on exercise during treatment to someone living with and beyond cancer. 2) Consider the benefits of exercise for prehabilitation and rehabilitation.3) Read the South East L...2024-01-1540 minRad ChatE113: Rhianna Rout-Lysandrou - Oncology Dietetics**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rhianna Rout-Lysandrou as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 42).Discussion about Rhi’s career and role as an oncology dietitian. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the challenges people living with and beyond cancer face during cancer treatments.2) consider the information you give to people living with and beyond cancer around diet and nutrition.3) consider how you can signpost people to evidence based...2024-01-0843 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Rad Chat 2nd BirthdayNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up to reflect on the last year!Discussion about 2 years of Rad Chat, highlights, reflections and what to look out for in 2024.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...2023-12-1316 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Sophie Lambert and Rebecca Drake - Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sophie and Becca.Discussion about Sophie’s cancer diagnosis and late effects, and with Becca about her reseach. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/symptoms2) reflect on the terminology you use with younger people having cancer treatment.3) consider how to holistically support a young person to live with and beyond cancer...2023-12-0846 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Elena Espinosa-Cabrera and Dr. Gemma Eminowicz - Germ Cell Cancer**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Elena Espinosa-Cabrera and Dr. Gemma Eminowicz.Discussion about Elena’s diagnosis, Gemma’s career, what studying and working in medicine means. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the symptoms of Germ Cell Cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/ovarian-cancer/germ-cell-ovarian-cancer.2) consider how you would support a friend or family member through a cancer diagnosis.3) reflect on Elena’s experience of a relapse...2023-12-0656 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Helen Haar and Catarina Correia Velosa Da Veiga - Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Helen Haar and Catarina Correia Velosa Da Veiga.Discussion about Helen’s diagnosis, her teenage and young adult campaiging, late effects and Catarina’s research, the importance of the patient voice in research and how hearing Helen’s story has changed how she views cancer research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/symptoms2) consi...2023-12-0449 minRad ChatE112: Chris Rigby - Never Too Young to get Bowel Cancer**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Chris Rigby as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 29).Discussion about Chris’ career, living with and beyond bowel cancer, how to speak to family about a diagnosis and his recent award for regional Society of Radiographers' Rep of the Year. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/bowel-cancer/signs-and-symptoms-of-bowel-cancer 2...2023-12-0137 minRad ChatE111: Jon Organ - Life After a Laryngectomy**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jon Organ as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 28).Discussion about Jon’s experience of head and neck cancer, laryngectomy and life after treatment. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the signs and 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-cancer 2) reflect how different your life might be if you had a laryngectomy.3...2023-11-2740 minRad ChatE110: Lynn Buckley - Psychosexual Counselling in Oncology**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lynn Buckley as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 41).Discussion about psychosexual counselling in oncology, who might benefit and how people can access these services To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on how you approach sexuality as a topic with your patients.2) reflect and consider your barriers to speaking about sexuality with patients.3) read about the PLISSIT model: https://www.re...2023-11-2049 minRad ChatProstate Cancer UK Collaboration: Breaking down health inequalities in prostate cancer: a conversation with Dr. Bunmi Olajide**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Bunmi Olajide.Discussion about Dr. Bunmi’s career, the role of screening within primary care, risk factors and health inequities. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: What are the current recommendations for prostate cancer screening, and how have they evolved in recent years?Can you discuss the pros and cons of different screening methods, such as PSA testing and digital rectal examination?Are there any advancements in imaging tech...2023-11-1551 minRad ChatProstate Cancer UK Collaboration - Navigating Prostate Cancer: Anthony Francis' Journey**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Anthony Francis.Discussion about prostate cancer, active surveillance and PSA screening. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms/prostate-cancer-signs-and-symptoms. 2) reflect on the experience of a patient being diagnosed with prostate cancer.3) consider the risk factors for prostate cancer.4) evaluate where active surveillance may be an appropriate treatment strategy for someone diagnosed wit...2023-11-1342 minRad ChatE109: CK (they/them) - Healthcare Challenges for the LGBTIQ+ Community**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with CK as part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (part 8). Discussion about CK’s career and personal healthcare experiences. LGBTIQ+ health and current challenges for the trans population. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) evaluate the language you use with patients, friends and family, how often do you use gender neutral terminology?2) watch this YouTube video on gender inclusion spaces: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ak...2023-11-0636 minRad ChatE108: Nina Lopes - Living With Stage 4 Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Clinical Trials**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nina Lopes as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 28).Discussion about Nina’s treatments to date, speaking to her child about her diagnosis and importance of people taking part in clinical trials. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the challenges of speaking to a child about their parent’s cancer diagnosis.2) consider the barriers for people of colour entering clinical trials...2023-10-3042 minRad ChatE107: Chloe Warrilow and Emily Anderson - Occupational TherapyNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Chloe Warrilow and Emily Anderson as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 40).Discussion about occupational therapy as a career, how they support patients and myths they wish people knew. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider your own workplace; do you have occupational therapist’s there? Are there any service users you work with who may benefit from occupational therapy input?2) consider the need for MDT working within new service deve...2023-10-2345 minRad ChatE106: Richard Baker - Radiotherapy EngineeringNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Richard Baker as part of the Education and Workforce Development (part 39).Discussion about radiotherapy engineering, importance of the role and benefits to patients.To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the importance of engineers within a healthcare setting.2) reflect on how you explain technical procedures to your patients. 3) consider how you could support engineers in promoting their profession. Complete this form for your accredited dig...2023-10-1647 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Afni Shah-Hamilton - Podiatry and Oncology**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Afni Shah-Hamilton.Discussion about podiatry, supporting people living with and beyond cancer, and Afni’s future plans. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the role of podiatrists in cancer care https://tiptoefootcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Podiatrist-and-Cancer-care-Afni-1.pdf 2) read about the neurological effects of systemic anti-cancer treatment on feet: https://tiptoefootcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IOCP-anti-cancer-treatment-2-Afni-1.pdf 3) read about the dermatological effects of systemic anti-cancer treatment on fee...2023-10-0940 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Elly and Amanda - Total Body Irradiation and Patient Voice in Research**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Elly and Amanda.Discussion about Elly’s diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer, and Amanda’s oncology research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Elly’s experience of total body irradiation.2) consider the psychological impact of receiving a false positive result.3) consider how you can improve the experience of young people accessing the services your department offers.4) complete the evaluation: https...2023-09-2553 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Michaela and Patrycja - Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Research**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Michaela and Patrycja.Discussion about Michaela’s diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer, and Patrycja’s oncology research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Michaela’s experience of chemotherapy treatment.2) consider how you could improve the experience of young people navigating a cancer diagnosis while accessing adult services.3) consider the ethical implications of working with animals within medical research.4) complete the eval...2023-09-1855 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Jesse and Jamie - Brain Tumours, Survivorship and Research**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jesse and Jamie Dean.Discussion about Jesse’s cancer diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer and Jamie’s oncology research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the symptoms of brain tumours: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/brain-tumours/symptoms2) consider the implications of a cancer diagnosis for a young adult.3) consider the barriers to brain tumour research.4) complete the evaluation: https://docs.google...2023-09-1259 minRad ChatE105: Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara - Radiotherapy TerminologyNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak as part of the Education and Workforce Development (part 38).Discussion about common terminology used in radiotherapy. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on how you explain procedures and terminology to patients.2) Consider how you could improve your methods to ensure patients fully understand the information.3) Evaluate how you teach students and junior staff on how to phrase explanations.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bi...2023-09-0442 minRad ChatArtificial Intelligence Series #4: Jan BegerNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jan Beger.Discussion about artificial intelligence and how to teach safe AI to the next generation. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on the concerns of the general public around the use of AI.2) Evaluate barriers for women getting into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.3) Consider how to improve access and opportunities for women in STEM.Complete this form for your accredited digital ba...2023-08-2941 minRad ChatE104: Helen Estall - MRI Diagnostic Scan** Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Helen Estall as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (part 37).Discussion about Helen’s career, diagnostic radiography as a career and MRI diagnostic scans. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on terminology you use in your practice to support patients who are worried about procedures.2) evaluate how your department improves the experience of patients undergoing procedures.3) consider how you could support peop...2023-08-2145 minRad ChatE103: Sam Worster: Brachytherapy**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sam Worster as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (part 36).Discussion about Sam’s career, brachytherapy and patient experience. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on the importance of patient experience and dignity during brachytherapy.2) Consider the different types of multi-modality imaging in the planning and treatment of brachytherapy.3) Evaluate the practical considerations around hypo-fractionated regimes vs prostate brachytherapy.2023-08-1454 minRad ChatE102: Dr. Anisha Patel - Doctors Get Cancer Too**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Anisha Patel as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 27).Discussion about Anisha’s cancer diagnosis, her career, book and advocacy work. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) what are the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer?2) consider the challenges people from different cultures and religions face when discussing a cancer diagnosis with their loved ones.3) reflect on a positive interaction you have had...2023-08-0749 minRad ChatE101: John Archer - Operational Lead for Proton Beam Therapy, The Christie, ManchesterNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with John Archer as part of the Leadership series (part 19).Discussion about John’s career, leadership challenges and running a service. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the reasons why you decided on a career in healthcare.2) consider a time when you have had to make a difficult choice / decision.3) reflect on how you could improve your decision making process and decisions during this example.Comp...2023-07-3148 minRad ChatE100: Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara - 100th Episode ReflectionsOur 100th structured episode!Here Jo and Naman reflect on the last 16 months.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 2023-07-2827 minRad ChatArtificial Intelligence Series #3 Dr. Yiannis Kyrasis and Dr. Christina MalamateniouNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Yiannis Kyratis and Dr. Christina Malamanteniou.Discussion about artificial intelligence, professional identity and safeguarding. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on what professional identity means to you.2) consider what safeguarding issues you may need to consider when implementing AI.3) consider how you may use AI in your role.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X....2023-07-1751 minRad ChatE99: Lizzie Streeter - NHS England National LGBT Health Programme Manager**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lizzie Streeter as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 7).Discussion about Lizzie’s career, LGBT health issues and the importance of supporting the LGBT community. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider LGBT specific health issues.2) Reflect on the terminology you use to speak to patients. Is it inclusive?3) Read and/or watching one of the books or TV Shows listed belo...2023-07-1037 minRad ChatE98: Dan Lumley - Amethyst Radiotherapy UK and Stereotactic RadiosurgeryNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dan Lumley as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (part 35).Discussion about Dan’s career as a therapeutic radiographer, stereotactic radiosurgery vs whole brain radiotherapy and why he wants to help people. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider the advantages vs disadvantages of whole brain radiosurgery.2) Consider the barriers for patients to access stereotactic radiosurgery in the UK.3) Consider the similarities and differences in side effects from whole brai...2023-07-0338 minRad ChatArtificial Intelligence Series #2 Dr. Peter van Ooijen and Dr. Christina MalamateniouNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Peter van Ooijen and Dr. Christina Malamanteniou.Discussion about artificial intelligence, governance and future uses. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the dangers of artificial intelligence in healthcare.2) consider how to safely govern artificial intelligence use within your department.3) read this article: https://insightsimaging.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s13244-023-01372-2Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X...2023-06-3045 minRad ChatE97: Joanne Collins - Lead Clinical Pharmacist in Palliative and Supportive CareNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jo Collins as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (part 34).Discussion about Jo’s career, role as a pharmacist and common questions patients ask. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on your knowledge of over the counter and prescribed medications a patient undergoing cancer may need as part of their treatment.2) Consider linking in with your local pharmacy team and finding out ways to work collaboratively: supporting patients, available drug info...2023-06-2649 minRad ChatE96: Laura Allington - Operational Lead for Proton Beam Therapy, University College London HospitalNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Laura Allington as part of the Leadership series (part 18).Discussion about Laura’s career, proton beam therapy and leadership. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on your leadership style.2) consider what compassionate leadership looks like for you.3) consider opportunities to develop your leadership skills.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:2023-06-1947 minRad ChatE95: Naomi Clatworthy - Acute OncologyNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Naomi Clatworthy as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 33).Discussion about Naomi’s career, her role as a nurse consultant and acute oncology. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider the different types of oncology emergencies people living with beyond and cancer can experience.2) Evaluate your knowledge on how to support patients experiencing acute side side effects from their treatment.3) Reflect on your local department’s procedure for managi...2023-06-1240 minRad ChatArtificial Intelligence Series #1 with Dr. Amrita Kumar and Dr. Christina MalamateniouNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Amrita Kumar and Dr. Christina Malamateniou.Discussion about artificial intelligence within radiology and radiography, impact, possibilities and worries. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider the positives and negatives of artificial intelligence.2) reflect on your opinion of artificial intelligence.3) evaluate how artificial intelligence could impact your personal and work lives.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.2023-06-0551 minRad ChatPreparing for a conference with Jessica Eaton and Dr. Ian SimcockBonus episode where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jess Eaton and Dr. Ian Simcock.Discussion about the importance of research and how to prepare for a conference. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read the College of Radiographers research report: https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/getattachment/Research-grants-and-funding/cor-research-strategy/cor-research-strategy-2021-26.pdf?lang=en-GB 2) consider why research is important for your self-development.3) reflect on the benefits of staff attending conferences for your department.C...2023-05-3041 minRad ChatE94: Samantha Bostock - Setting up a Radiotherapy Late Effects ServiceNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Samantha Bostock as part of the Workforce and Service Development (part 32).Discussion about Sam’s career, radiotherapy late effects and how she set up a service to support her patients within her area. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon your practice regarding how you do/don’t discuss potential late effects with your patients, how can you improve on this?2) Reflect on the role of a therapeutic radiographer in supporting patients with ra...2023-05-2249 minRad ChatE93: Lindsey Allan - Macmillan Oncology Dietician and Bowel ObstructionsNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lindsey Allan as part of the Education and Workforce Development series part 31.Discussion about Lindsey’s role, the role of an oncology dietician, bowel obstructions and research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon your practice - do you routinely weigh patients and ask them about their nutritional intake? 2) Do you know what resources are available to help you to provide first line nutrition advice to your patients? Do you know how and w...2023-05-1551 minRad ChatE92: Mary Oladele - Cancer Education UK Charity**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Mary Oladele as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 6).Discussion about Mary’s career, health inequalities and the charity Cancer Education UK she started. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect upon your practice when treating patients from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority or marginalised groups. 2) how can you show awareness and empathy when treating patients who may have certain needs connected to their religious, ethnic or cultu...2023-05-0951 minRad ChatE91: Natalie Woodward - Pelvic Exenteration and Living with Late Effects of Treatment**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Natalie Woodward as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 26).Discussion about Natalie’s treatment pathway, living with and beyond cancer, and body image. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about pelvic exenteration surgery: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/pelvic-exenteration-for-women#:~:text=Pelvic%20exenteration%20is%20an%20operation,of%20the%20lower%20bowel%20(rectum) 2) consider how to holistically support people going through Natalie’s treatme...2023-04-3058 minRad ChatE90: Clare Hutton - Being a Radiotherapy Department ManagerNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Clare Hutton as part of the leadership series (part 17).Discussion about Clare’s career, being a radiotherapy department manager, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the highs and lows of management. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider the CoR Education framework: https://www.sor.org/getmedia/b2f6bf07-668f-4155-950a-b9d96c48eae1/12604-CoR-ECF-Interactive-v9a.pdf 2) Reflect on what leadership skills you have now and consider where you might need to devel...2023-04-2445 minRad ChatE89: Leanne Patrick - Gender Based Violence**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Leanne Patrick as part of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 5).Discussion about Gender Based Violence. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflecting on your practice, can you identify any knowledge gaps that might present as a barrier to you asking about or knowing how to respond to disclosures of Gender Based Violence?2) Take a look at this free course developed by Professor Pa...2023-04-1755 minRad ChatE88: Amanda Webster - Young ESTRO Track and Getting into ResearchNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Amanda Webster as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 30).Discussion about Amanda’s career, PhD research and the young ESTRO track. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect if you are participating in research and trials currently in your own practice. How can you undertake research in your own practice?2) How can you include the patient voice in your research?3) How can you broaden your network? What working group...2023-04-1150 minRad ChatE87: Stephanie Edwards and Thailay Roscoe - Raducational and Social PrescribingNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Steph Edwards and Thailay Roscoe as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 29).Discussion about Raducational and Social Prescribing. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflecting on your practice, how do you think you can adapt it to meet the new HCPC updated standards of proficiency?2) Read through the RSPH Social Prescribing Framework for AHPs (https://www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/resources/ahp-social-prescribing-frameworks.html). Where does your profession fit in on th...2023-04-0359 minRad ChatE86: Noelle Clerkin - MammographyNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Noelle Clerkin as part of the education and workforce development series (part 28).Discussion about Noelle’s career, mammography, patient experience and future developments in mammography. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) look up how to check your chest: https://coppafeel.org/breast-cancer-info-and-advice/how-do-i-check/.2) reflect on a patient’s experience of going for a mammogram. 3) consider the advantages and disadvantages of radiographer led reporting.Complete this form for you...2023-03-2754 minRad ChatE85: Rebecca Quick - Late Effects from Bowel Cancer Treatment**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rebecca Quick as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 25).Discussion about Rebecca’s treatment pathway, living with the consequences and late effects from treatment along with Rebecca’s advocacy work. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association best practice pathway for pelvic radiation disease: https://www.prda.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PRDA_Best-Practice-Pathway_Toolkit.pdf and reflect on how your practice could be impro...2023-03-2044 minRad ChatE84: Dr. Claire Taylor MBE - Chief Nurse of Macmillan Cancer Support CharityNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Claire Taylor MBE as part of the leadership series (Part 16).Discussion about Claire’s career, role at Macmillan cancer support charity and the role of a clinical nurse specialist. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect upon your practice in working with the clinical nurse specialist workforce, in light of current workforce challenges. 2) compare and contrast nursing and allied health professional advanced practice contributions to cancer care.3) consider the multidisciplinary team requirements within an on...2023-03-1348 minRad ChatE83: Dr. Lisa Ashmore - Gynae Narrative Project**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lisa Ashmore as part of Education and Workforce Development (Part 27).Discussion about Lisa’s career and various roles, the gynae narratives project for people living with and beyond gynaecological cancers. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on your practice, are there any moments when the service got in the way of delivering dignified care? Moments patients reported as part of the Gynae Narratives were not having gowns available, having their concerns acknowledged or the...2023-03-0651 minRad ChatE82: Cheryl Cruwys - Breast Density Matters**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Cheryl Cruwys as part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 24)Discussion about why dense breasts matter, Cheryl’s story and her international advocacy work. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read the Dense Breast Info website: https://densebreast-info.org/ 2) what are the two-fold implications of dense breasts?3) how is breast density determined and rated?4) is it normal to have dense breasts?Com...2023-02-2742 minRad ChatE81: Dr. Mike Merchant - Proton Beam Therapy ResearchNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Mike Merchant as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 26)Discussion about Mike’s career, proton beam therapy, current and future research projects. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Read the associated papers posted alongside this podcast episode and reflect upon your learning on this topic. 2) Undertake some scoping to see what referral mechanisms are in place for patients who maybe eligible for proton beam therapy. 3) Evaluate the considerations required for a prot...2023-02-2053 minRad ChatE80: Mairead Daly - Motion Management Strategies for Abdominal RadiotherapyNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Mairead Daly as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 25).Discussion about motion management strategies for abdominal radiotherapy, Mairead's PhD studies and future developments. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider and reflect upon skills you possess that could benefit a research group (think outside the box!).2) Read this systematic review of abdominal compression as a motion management strategy for radiotherapy https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/0284186X.2022.2073186.Complete th...2023-02-1344 minRad ChatE79: Mary Huckle (RIP 3/06/2023)- Living With a Secondary Cancer Diagnosis**TRIGGER WARNING**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Mary Huckle as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 23).Discussion about Mary’s experience of living with secondary cancer, METUPUK and Mary’s advocacy work.Mary Huckle 11/9/1965 - 3/6/2023 RIP. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon the support systems in place in your area for patients receiving treatment for secondary breast cancer? 2) Reflect upon how the advice and support you give patients with secondary cancer may dif...2023-02-0655 minRad ChatE78: Kris Hallenga - Founder of CoppaFeel! Charity and Thriving with a Secondary Cancer Diagnosis**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Kris Hallenga as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 22)Discussion about Kris’ treatment pathway, setting up CoppaFeel! Charity and death. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider the support you have in place for patients who are receiving palliative treatment. How could these be improved? 2) Reflect upon the conversations you have with patients around death and dying. How do you approach these conversations? 3) What support resources are av...2023-01-3048 minRad ChatE77: Joss Harding - Importance of Evidence Based Oral Care and ManagementNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Joss Harding as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 24).Discussion about Joss’ role as a dental hygienist, importance of evidence based oral hygiene and supporting people living with and beyond cancer. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on your personal oral hygiene 2) consider what oral hygiene support and management is available in your department to people living with and beyond cancer.3) consider how you could improve the awareness of good oral...2023-01-2352 minRad ChatE76: Jane Hall - Setting up a Pelvic Radiotherapy Late Effects ServiceNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jane Hall as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 21)Discussion about Jane Hall’s career, setting up a pelvic radiotherapy late effects service, challenges and support from other such services. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider the late side effects patients undergoing pelvic radiotherapy can experience.2) read the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association best practice guide: https://www.prda.org.uk/prda-best-practice-pathway.3) consider how to implement positive changes from this docu...2023-01-1656 minRad ChatE75: Dr. Lucy Gossage - 5K Your Way CharityNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lucy Gossage as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 20)Discussion about Lucy’s career, Ironman triathlon and 5K Your Way an initiative to help people move against cancer. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider the importance of exercise for people living with and beyond cancer.2) explore the resources on the 5K Your Way website: https://5kyourway.org/.3) reflect on how you could encourage more people living with and beyo...2023-01-0953 minRad ChatE74: JJ - Living With and Beyond Head and Neck Cancer Treatment**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with JJ, as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 19).Discussion about JJ’s cancer treatments, how his family have coped and how he is recovering post-treatment. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon the support you offer patients with a head and neck cancer and consider how this may be improved.2) Reflect upon the holistic services in your area to support patients living with and beyond a head and neck...2022-12-2159 minRad ChatE73: Danny Hutton - Manager of the North West England Radiotherapy Operational Delivery NetworkNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Danny Hutton as part of the Leadership Series (part 15)Discussion about the Radiotherapy Operational Delivery Network, projects and Danny’s career journey. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) look up your local operational delivery network. Are you aware of their current projects?2) consider a project you would like your ODN to take forward.3) consider how you might present this project to the ODN?Complete this form for your accredited digi...2022-12-1949 minRad ChatE72: Holly Roberts - Larsen’s Paediatric Cancer Treatment Journey and Larsen’s Pride Charity**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Holly Roberts as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 18)Discussion about Larsen’s cancer treatment journey and how Larsen’s pride charity was formed along with what to expect from them. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect upon your practice in preparing paediatric brain tumour patients, how you can you familiarise them with the space / machines / processes to reduce anxiety and give them greater control over their treatment?2) reflect upon your c...2022-12-1656 minRad ChatE71: Captain Ken Errington - Navigating a Cancer Diagnosis while Serving in the British Army**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Captain Ken Errington as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 17)Discussion about navigating a cancer diagnosis while serving in the British Army. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider challenges young people with a cancer diagnosis face.2) reflect on the difficulties someone serving in the military might face following a cancer diagnosis.3) reflect on support services available to younger people living with and beyond cancer in your dep...2022-12-1233 minRad ChatE70: Dr. Alex King - Psychological Support for Oncology Patients**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Alex King as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 23).Discussion about Psychological Care for Cancer Patients. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider and reflect on the scope of your role in cancer psychological care – universal, enhanced or specialist.2) consider some of the roles of specialist professionals in cancer psychological care.3) reflect on the value of open questions, active listening and collaborative problem-solving in first-line psychological care.Co...2022-12-051h 08Rad ChatE69: Rhea Crighton - Living With and Beyond Cervical Cancer**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rhea Crighton as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 16)Discussion about living with and beyond cervical cancer, late effects of treatment and survivorship. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) What support services such as a dietitian, psychologist, psychosexual therapist, does your department offer patients receiving pelvic radiotherapy?2) How can you, as an individual, support your patients who may present with symptoms of Pelvic Radiation Disease.3) What information do...2022-11-281h 05Rad ChatE62: Ashwin Upadhya - Being a South Asian LGBTQ+ Person Working in the NHS**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ashwin Upadhya as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 4)Discussion about being from a South Asian background and LGBTQ+ while working in the NHS. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon your practice and how you support patients with personalised care. 2) Consider the challenges faced by people from a protected characteristic.3) reflect on how you can you improve your understanding of these challenges faced? Complete thi...2022-10-0759 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Outcomes from the Radiation Reveal Project**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lisa Whittaker, Mia, Kate and Holly from the Radiation Reveal Project.Discussion about the Radiation Reveal project outcomes, top tips from participants and aspects of care they feel need to improve. Using this podcast episode, please help us evaluate the use of podcasting as a sharing tool and allow us to see the impact on your continual professional development. By completing this form: https://forms.gle/ZLTpYUtZYeNFiMAE8 you are agreeing for your answers to be used in our evaluation and presented at...2022-10-0155 minRad ChatE59: Heather Nisbet - Advanced PracticeNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Heather Nisbet as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 17)Discussion around advanced practice. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: Across the 4 pillars of advanced practice: 1) how does research support practice2) What is your leadership style3) What does the education pillar as an advanced practitioner mean to youComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Center for...2022-09-2054 minRad ChatBonus Episode: Erin Kennedy MBE - Paralympic Rowing Champion Thriving with Breast CancerBonus podcast where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Erin Kennedy MBE who discusses her career as a Paralympic champion rower and thriving with breast cancer.To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points from Erin herself: I think for me it’s all about considering the individual within the diagnosis and treatment plan. Just because you consent to treatment and are this set pathway, doesn’t mean you can’t still make choices and have some great opportunities. 1) Giving the feeling of choice - whether over how...2022-09-0850 minRad ChatE58: Mahmudal Hassan - The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Radiotherapy Treatment PlanningNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Mahmudal Hassan as part of Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 17).Discussion about the role of artificial intelligence in radiotherapy planning along with the success of MVision. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider what AI is within your department and reflect upon the impact this has on treatment.2) Undertake a critical review of your planning system. 3) Read the linked articles on access to cancer care and reflect upon what access issues you have in you...2022-09-0530 minRad ChatE57: Dr. Rachel Harris - Power of the Patient Voice in ResearchNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Rachel Harris as part of the Leadership series (part 13).Discussion around the power of the patient voice in research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Think about the skincare advice you provide patients. Are they in line with the SCoR guidelines? Please read the latest statement: www.sor.org/risr.2) Think about what service improvements could be undertaken within your department. Do these fit within any of the CoRIPS criteria? You may wish to consider wr...2022-08-3058 minRad ChatE56: Dr. Hazel Roddam - Allied Health Professionals in ResearchNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Hazel Roddam as part of Leadership Series (part 12).Discussion around career progression and getting allied health professionals into research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:1) How could you capture and increase the visibility of local good practice in AHP research & innovation, against the specified objectives in the AHP Research & Innovation Strategy?2) How could you prioritise any actions to address identified gaps?3) How could you link in to local, regional and national resources and support networks to h...2022-08-2245 minRad ChatE55: Dame Laura Lees - CEO of Maggie's CharityNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dame Laura Lee as part of Leadership series (Part 11).Naman and Jo speak to Dame Laura Lee about her role as CEO of the charity Maggie’s and everything the charity offers to people living with and beyond cancer.To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the support services available to patients in your department. 2) reflect on how you could support patients through the cost of living crisis? 3) Read the associated links poste...2022-08-1549 minRad ChatE54: Nic Vernon - Returning to Work in the NHS after a Cancer Diagnosis**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nic Vernon as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 15).Discussion around returning to work after cancer in the NHS and navigating a cancer diagnosis. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) what support is available to patients in your department around work and finances?2) reflect on a time you have supported a colleague return to work after an illness? 3) reflect on how you view illness within the work plac...2022-08-081h 07Rad ChatE47: Dr. Lisa Whittaker - Radiation Reveal Project**Trigger warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Lisa Whittaker as part of Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 12).Discussion about the Radiation Reveal Project. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) what support is available for younger individuals with a cancer diagnosis in your department?2) reflect on the information you provide to younger individuals with a cancer diagnosis? How could you improve the information you provide?3) does your department have a late effects service? If not, how co...2022-05-1655 minRad ChatDying Matters Week with Dr. Kathryn Mannix**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Kathryn Mannix as part of Dying Matters week for aiscussion around death and dying. To use this podcast as evidence of CPD, please undertake these reflective activities and post in the form below: Estimated word count: 1000 words. Time to complete: estimated at 2.5 hours1) Reflect upon your conversations with friends, family and patients about death and dying. Use the podcast to consider how you could develop these conversations further. 2) Investigate what local support services are available for p...2022-05-051h 02Rad ChatE45: Dr. Luke Dyks - Working at CERN and FLASH RadiotherapyDiscussion around CERN and FLASH radiotherapy.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Luke Dyks as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 12).To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Read the journal article on FLASH-RT: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.644400/full 2) Reflect on the positives and negatives of experimental techniques3) Reflect upon the impact new treatment modalities have on the future of radiotherapy Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.2022-04-2546 minRad ChatE40: Dr. Gita Ramdharry - Being a Consultant Allied Health Professional and Equality, Diversity and InclusionNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Gita Ramdharry as part of the Leadership Series (Part 9). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon your leadership and consider what does leadership for anti-racist practice need to look like in support of racial justice?2) Read ‘The Problem of Women of Colour’ and reflect upon your own practice and your department. 3) What support is there in your department for someone from a protected characteristic? Reflect upon how you could make the environment more inclusive. 2022-03-2157 minRad ChatE38: Sarah Newman - Pregnancy and Cancer**Trigger warning**Unfortunately due to technical difficulties we could not share the video to our youtube page.Discussion around pregnancy, cervical cancer and exercise during cancer.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sarah Newman as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 8). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) how could you support a patient who has had to terminate a pregnancy due to a cancer diagnosis?2) what information does your department offer to patients on how to sa...2022-03-0741 minRad ChatE36: Clare O’Neill - Experience of Breast Cancer and CoppaFeel! Charity**Trigger Warning**Discussion around breast cancer and the charity CoppaFeel!Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Clare O’Neill as part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 6). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Recognise the benefits of early diagnosis in breast cancer specifically and refresher yourself on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.2) Understand what is meant by “breast awareness” and distinguish between “breast awareness” and “breast self examination”. 3) Identify common misconceptions about breast cancer.Complet...2022-02-2143 minRad ChatE34: Shannon Johnson - College of Radiographers Industry Partnership Scheme (CoRIPS)Discussion around the College of Radiographers Industry Partnership Scheme (CoRIPS).Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Shannon Johnson as part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 9). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on the outreach work you, or your department do to promote the profession, how do you assess the impact of this work? 2) Consider how you may engage with your local community to promote radiotherapy and the role of therapeutic radiographers. 3) Undertake this e-learning for health module http...2022-02-0736 minRad ChatE32: Charli Parvin - Transition from Therapeutic Radiography Student into Qualified StaffDiscussion around the transition from student therapeutic radiographer to qualified member of staff.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charli Parvin as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 7). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on how you would support a student in your department apply for jobs, help with their personal statement and interview prep?2) Reflect on how you would support a student who disclosed that they were struggling with their mental health? 3) Reflect upon your departmental pre...2022-01-2142 minRad ChatE29: Jemima Reynolds - Trekstock and Supporting Younger Cancer PatientsWe're still getting used to our new microphones so apologise for some feedback sound towards the end of the podcast when we're having a giggle!Discussion around the charity Trekstock and support it offers.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Jemima Reynolds as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 5). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) How do you support younger patients within your department? Are you aware of local services, or charities that you may be able to refer patients to...2022-01-1152 minRad ChatE27: Iyna Butt - South East Asian Community and Cancer**Trigger Warning**Discussion around breast cancer within the South East Asian Community.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Iyna Butt as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 4). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Consider your own practice, reflecting on how you support patients with a variety of cultural, religious and spiritual needs. 2) Investigate if you have any local support groups and how you could advertise these to patients.3) Reflect specifically on the advice you give patients and...2022-01-051h 03Rad ChatE24: Professor Heidi Probst - Empowering the Patient’s VoiceDiscussion around why the patient's voice is important and getting into research.Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Professor Heidi Probst as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 4). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) How can you encourage evidence-based practice in your department?2) Have you considered how you could improve the experience for breast cancer patients in your department?3) Reflect upon how you engage with research in the department. Complete this form for you...2021-12-1739 minRad ChatE19: Rachael Moses OBE - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Humanitarian WorkDiscussion about breaking down barriers and career progression as an Allied Health Professional, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and getting involved with humanitarian work. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rachael Moses OBE as part of the Leadership series (Part 4). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) If you feel comfortable, reach out to a friend from a protected characteristic and ask them about their story. 2) Think of a time when someone has helped or supported you, have you given them help or support back? 3) Look at who...2021-11-2553 minRad ChatE18: Dr. Amanda Bolderston - Queering CancerDiscussion about experiences of LGBTQ+ patients and healthcare professionals, and Queering Cancer. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Amanda Bolderston as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (Part 2). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) How does your own identity influence your practice, your academic work or your research? 2) What do you think your gaps are in terms of knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community? 3) What learning plan can you put into place to address some of these gaps? Then complete this form...2021-11-2443 minRad ChatE17: Nichola Jamison - Students and new Professionals Officer at the Society College of RadiographersDiscussion about working as the Students and new Professionals Officer at the Society and College of Radiographers. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nichola Jamison as part of the Leadership series (Part 3). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) How do you think you could adapt your approach to working alongside a newly qualified radiographer joining your team in 2021? 2) Given the challenges within your department at the moment, what extra support mechanisms are available to students? 3) Given clinical placement capacity issues, how could you adapt your placement...2021-11-1726 minRad ChatE16: Shareen Pavaday - Racism**Trigger Warning**Discussion about working at NHS England within Equality, Diversity and Inclusion along with shared personal stories. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Shareen Pavaday as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (Part 1). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) Think about a time where you have recognised your clinical and professional practice needed to adapt to include the needs of patients/colleagues. 2) Where do you see the importance of EDI in your workplace? 3) What do you understand about your own identity and...2021-11-161h 05Rad ChatE15: Charlotte Beardmore - Working at the Society and College of RadiographersDiscussion about the Society and College of Radiographers, Radiography Workforce and European Federation of Radiographer Societies. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charlotte Beardmore as part of the Leadership series (Part 2). To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points: 1) Have you thought about seeking out a mentor, how would you go about this and how might this help you? 2) Reflect why using your protected title when you introduce yourself is important. E.g.: “Hello my name is xxx and I’m a therapeutic radiographer, I will be….” 3) What opportunities might yo...2021-11-0842 minRad ChatWorld Radiography Day 2021 Special EditionNaman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara answer questions from the public.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 2021-11-0838 minRad ChatE14: William Kinnaird - Male Sexual DysfunctionDiscussion about male sexual dysfunction and therapeutic radiographer led research. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with William Kinnaird as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 3).To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) Reflect upon how you currently support patients and the daily discussions you have. How can you change your practice to further support patients who are likely to experience side effects affecting sexual function? 2) Read this article https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijcp.13873 and ensure you are aware of what side effects pat...2021-11-0346 minRad ChatE12: Janice St. John Matthews - Clinical Fellow to the Chief Allied Health Professional Officer (England)Discussion about being a Clinical Fellow for the Chief Allied Health Professionals Officer (CAHPO) (England) and Thriving with Dyslexia. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Janice St. John Matthews as part of the Leadership series (Part 1). To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon how you could support a student with dyslexia within the clinical setting. 2) Reflect upon the benefits of crowdsourcing and how you could utilise this within an area of your practice. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3...2021-10-2337 minRad ChatE4: Hazel Pennington, Joanna McNamara and Shannon Johnson - Recruitment, Retention and AttritionDiscussion around recruitment, retention and attrition within therapeutic radiography as a profession. Naman Julka-Anderson chats with Macmillan Clinical Fellows Hazel Pennington and Joanna McNamara and Shannon Johnson who is a STEM ambassador.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 Twitte...2021-02-251h 08Rad ChatE2: The Hosts of Rad ChatIntroduction to your hosts Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamaraPlease 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 2020-02-191h 01