Rad Chat is a forward-thinking global knowledge hub where healthcare professionals can advance their knowledge and expertise in radiotherapy and oncology by utilising the award winning, first therapeutic radiographer led oncology podcast and social media channels. We're empowering healthcare professionals worldwide by providing free, CPD-accredited radiotherapy and oncology education, by sharing real-world experience, expert insights, best practice and patient perspectives, we're helping hea ...
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E148: Ashton Davidson (he/they/them) - Nonbinary, Transmasculine Experience of Breast Cancer
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ashton Davidson (he/them) as part of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 13). Discussion about Ash’s transition, experience of breast tissue cancer, and how Ash’ hopes to improve experiences of others. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read…
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World Radiography Day 2024 Special: Callie-Ann Warrington - Diagnostic Radiographer and Paralympic Silver Medallist
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Callie-Ann Warrington about her role as a diagnostic radiographer, Paralympics swimming, neurodiversity, exercise and world radiography day. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Callie-Ann’s journey to becoming a diagnostic radiographer and …
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Boston Scientific Series #3: Sam Worster - Trainee Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sam Worster as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Sam talks about his career, the role of therapeutic radiographers in spacer insertion and experience of SpacerOAR™. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Sam’s training to be…
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E147: Sam Suriakumar - Living With and Beyond a Brain Tumour
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sam Suriakumar as part of living with and beyond cancer series (part 43). Discussion about Sam’s diagnosis and treatment for a brain tumour, life following treatment and mental health. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about adult brain tumour …
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E146: Oa Hackett - Little Lifts Charity
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Oa Hackett as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 42). Discussion about Oa’s cancer diagnosis, treatment, support through treatment and Little Lifts charity. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) look at the signs and symptoms of brea…
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Boston Scientific Series #2: Dr. Clive Peedell - Consultant Clinical Oncologist
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Clive Peedell as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Clive talks about his career, talks about his experience and experience of SpacerOAR™. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read Clive’s research: SpaceOAR™ hydrogel spacer injec…
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E145: Charlotte Beardmore OBE, Dorothy Keane MBE and Ian Graves - e-Integrity an award-winning healthcare e-learning platform
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charlotte Beardmore CBE, Dorothy Keane MBE and Ian Graves who discussed e-Integrity, an award-winning healthcare e-learning platform as part of the leadership series (part 24). To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on your CPD activities over the last year. What ha…
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Radiotherapy Skin Care with Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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**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.jmi…
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Bonus Episode: Allied Health Professionals day 2024 special - Louise Retout and Claire Clarkson
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Louise Retout and Claire Clarkson about their roles at the Greater Manchester cancer alliance, the roles of specialist Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) within cancer care and AHPs day 2024. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) consider the importance of allied health pr…
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Boston Scientific Series #1: Will Kinnaird - Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Will Kinnaird as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Will talks about his career, his sexual dysfunction research and experience of SpacerOAR™. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the impact of sexual dysfunction on people …
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E144: Emma Campbell - Thriving with Secondary Breast Cancer
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Emma Campbell as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 41). Discussion about Emma’s experience of secondary breast cancer, living as a single mother and her advocacy work. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Emma’s cancer d…
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Radiotherapy Treatment with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson
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**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 a…
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E143: Ms. Anushka Chaudhry - Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ms. Anushka Chaudhry as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 39). Discussion about Anushka’s career, how people can prepare for breast tissue or chest surgery, how to look after a surgical site post-surgery. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection …
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E142: Phil Alderson - Male Breast Cancer
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Phil Alderson as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 40). Discussion about Phil’s experience of a male breast cancer and all of his advocacy work. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Phil’s experience of cancer and treatm…
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Prehabilitation with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson
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Jo 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-…
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E141: Sbba Siddique - Ovarian Cancer and Keeping Faith
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sbba Siddique as part of the living with and beyond cancer series (part 38). Discussion about Sbba’s cancer diagnosis, faith and how she helps others raise awareness within the South Asian community. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Sbba…
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E140: Úna Findlay - UK Health Security Agency
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Úna Findlay as part of the leadership series (part 23). Discussion about Úna’s career, transferable skills of therapeutic radiographer and future plans at the UK Health Security Agency. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: Reflect upon your current practice and consider how …
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Bonus Episode: Fodi Kyriakos - Skilled Personnel Network
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Fodi Kyriakos about his career, career progression and the Skilled Personnel Network he has founded. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: Consider signing up to the Skilled Personnel Network: https://www.skilledpersonnelnetwork.com/share/VWG5iZHw9c3VtRhB?utm_source=manual Ba…
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E139: Linda Hindle OBE - The Role of Allied Health Professionals within Public Health
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Linda Hindle OBE as part of the Leadership series (part 22). Discussion about Linda’s career, public health and sustainability. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Linda’s leadership journey. 2) consider your leadership style and how you could improve your con…
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E138: Diana Hurnall - From Therapeutic Radiographer to Trainee Clinical Scientist
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Diana Hurnall as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 52). Discussion about Diana’s career as a therapeutic radiographer, why she switched to the scientist training programme and what the future holds for her. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) r…
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E137: Hannah Bargh-Dawson - Using Ultrasound to Stimulate Microbubbles for Radio-Sensitisation
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Hannah Bargh-Dawson as part of Education and Workforce Development series (part 51). Discussion about Hannah’s career, PhD research and the potential of using ultrasound to stimulate microbubbles for radio-sensitisation in preclinical research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection p…
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E136: Rachel Brooks - Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy in Cardiac Radioablation
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rachel Brooks-Pearson as part of leadership series (part 21). Discussion about Rachel’s career, research stereotactic ablative radiotherapy in cardiac radio-ablation for ventricular tachycardia. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Rachel’s …
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GenesisCare Series #5: Dr. Abdul Hussein Mroue and Dr. Ben George
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Abdul and Ben on their careers, radiotherapy physics and the advanced machinery available at GenesisCare. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the benefits of advanced treatment techniques for people living with and beyond cancer. 2) watch t…
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E135: Prof. Emily Jones and Dr. Emma Meaburn - Brain and Cognitive Development
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Prof. Emily Jones and Dr. Emma Meaburn as part of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 12). Discussion about Prof. Emily Jones and Dr. Emma Meaburn careers and research interests, genetics and brain and cognitive development work at Birkbeck university. To use this podca…
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E134: Dr. Carol Box - Facilitating Biological Experiments at the Institute of Cancer Research, UK.
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Carol Box part of Education and Workforce Development series (part 50). Discussion about Carol’s career, biological experiments at the Institute of Cancer Research and future research within pre-clinical Radiotherapy research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflec…
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Bonus Episode: Beverley De Gale OBE and Orin Lewis OBE - African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT)
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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Beverley De Gale OBE and Orin Lewis OBE to discuss their son Daniel’s experience of blood cancer, the charity African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT) they founded in his honour and the incredible work they do for the black community in raising awareness. To use this…
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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara reflect on 2.6 years of Rad Chat!Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Harshani Green about her career as a clinical oncologist, renal cancer research and what the future holds for her. Beyond the Knife in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review—To Ablate or Not to Ablate?: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/13/3455 UK Early Career R…
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #22: Dr. Karen Campbell - President of UK Oncology Nursing Society
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Karen Campbell on her career, role as the president of the UK Oncology Nursing Society and why nurses need to get involved with research. UK Oncology Nursing Society: https://ukons.org/Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #21: Dr. Stephen Robinson - Liquid Based Biopsy for Brain Tumours
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Stephen Robinson about his career, medical oncology liquid based biopsy for brain tumours.Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #20: Dr. Barry Quinn - Oral Care for People Living With and Beyond Cancer
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Barry Quinn about his career, oral care and research. UK Oncology Nursing Society: https://ukons.org/ UK Oral Management in Cancer Care Group (UKOMiC): http://ukomic.com/index.htmlVon Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Jeff Hanna about his research into family-centred cancer care. Family-centered cancer care: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/research/topic/nursing-and-health/caring-for-people-with-complex-needs/research-themes/cancer/family-centred-cancer-care Talking, Telling and Sharin…
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #18: Dr. Mary Denholm - why research is important
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Mary Denholm about her career, research and why mentorship is important. The National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH): https://www.uknotch.com/.Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #17: Prof. Samreen Ahmed - Future of Lung Cancer Diagnosis
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Prof. Samreen Ahmed about her career, medical oncology and future of lung cancer diagnosis. NHS Grail: https://grail.com/clinical-studies/nhs-galleri-trial-clinical/Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #16: Sharon Poole - why you should come to UK Oncology Forum
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Sharon Poole about the development of the UK Oncology Forum and what to look out for next year. UK Oncology Forum: https://oncology-forum.co.uk/programme-meeting/.Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #15: Dr. Anna Olsson-Brown - The Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Anna Olsson-Brown on immunotherapy, late effects and the future of this field. The Immuno-Oncology Clinical Network: https://ioclinicalnetwork.co.uk/ The Immunobuddies podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2128662Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #14: Dr. Ailsa Sita-Lumsden on the future of medical oncology
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Ailsa Sita-Lumsden on medical oncology, patient advocacy and the future of medical oncology.Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #13: Helen Bufton on her lived experience of Lynch syndrome Programme
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Helen Bufton about the Lynch Programme and her lived experience of Lynch syndrome. Lynch Syndrome: https://www.lynch-syndrome-uk.org/ Email team@lynch-syndrome-uk.org for more information. South East Genomics: https://southeastgenomics.nhs.uk/…
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #12: Dr. Syed Azhar Javed Rizvi and Dr. Faiza Salem on Medical Oncology
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Syed Azhar Javed Rizvi and Dr. Faiza Salem on their roles within medical oncology, what they have learnt from UKOF and advice to international workforce.Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #11: Claire Pegg on why nurses, midwives and AHPs take part in research
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Claire Pegg about her role at NIHR, importance of getting involved with research and what she is talking about at UKOF. Multi-professional Practice-based Research Capabilities Framework: https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/research/multi-professional-practice…
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Rad Chat live UK Oncology Forum 2024 #10: Matilda Hewitt - Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance
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Rad Chat live UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Matilda Hewitt about her role at Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and the importance of education. Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance: https://www.gmcanceracademy.org.uk/Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Sam Hurrell about Recourse AI and the prospects of using their systems for training. Recourse AI: https://www.recourseai.com/.Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #8: Dr. Prerana Huddar - The National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH)
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Prerana Huddar talks about her role as a medical oncology trainee and NOTCH. The National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH): https://www.uknotch.com/Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #7: Geni Auret and Alex McIntosh - La Roche-Posay
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Geni Auret and Alex McIntosh about the importance of skin care for people living with and beyond cancer. La Roche-Posay: https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/.Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Conal Ellis from Sciensus talks about his role, care at home and future projects. Sciensus: https://www.sciensus.com/Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #5: Dr. Sukhi Nagpal - Clinical Oncology Registrar and Research Fellow
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Sukhi Nagpal about her career, breast and stereotactic body radiation therapy. UK Early Career Researchers in Cancer: https://www.ukecrc.co.uk/Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Sarah Adomah about her role as a breast CNS and symptoms of recurrence. Breast Cancer Now Charity recurrence information: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/diagnosis/breast-cancer-recurrence/Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #3: Dr. Verna Lavendar, Leigh Hamilton and Gina Madera - Acute Oncology Passport
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Verna Lavendar, Leigh Hamilton and Gina Madera about the acute oncology passport work. Acute Oncology Passports: https://linktr.ee/acuteoncologypassports.Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #2: Guy Chetiyawardana - Psychosexual Support for People Living With and Beyond Cancer
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Rad Chat live UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Guy Chetiyawardana about his role as a consultant therapeutic radiographer specialising in prostate cancer.Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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Rad Chat live at UK Oncology Forum 2024 #1: Dr. Alison Tree - Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
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Rad Chat live UK Oncology Forum Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara speak to Dr. Alison Tree about prostate radiotherapy and her talk today. Alison's previous episode: https://radchat.transistor.fm/episodes/bonus-episode-dr-alison-tree-consultant-clinical-oncologist-in-the-mr-linac-series.Von Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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