Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and its treatment.

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​​Episode 174: Part of the living with and beyond Series (Part 54).

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​​Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Georgia Azzopardi and Sophie Lambert, to discuss radioactive iodine treatment, from both a therapeutic radiographers perspective and a patients perspective.

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​​CPD Reflection Points:

1. ​​Reflect upon how we ensure that patients fully understand the long-term side effects of RAI.
2. ​​Reflect upon how we can consistently assess and address the emotional and psychosocial impact of isolation protocols following RAI treatment, particularly for vulnerable or anxious patients?
3. ​​In what ways can we improve follow-up care and multidisciplinary collaboration to monitor and manage delayed or less visible side effects, such as secondary malignancies?

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​​Links from the Episode:

• ​​Rad Chat Episode with Sophie Lambert https://radchat.transistor.fm/episodes/bonus-episode-sophie-lambert-and-rebecca-drake-non-hodgkin-s-lymphoma
• ​​Cancer Research radioactive iodine treatment https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/radiotherapy/internal/radioactive-liquid-treatment/radioactive-iodine-therapy
• ​​Macmillan radioactive iodine treatment https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/radioactive-iodine-for-thyroid-cancer
• ​​NHS thyroid cancer https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/thyroid-cancer/
• ​​National Cancer Institute thyroid cancer https://www.cancer.gov/types/thyroid/patient/thyroid-treatment-pdq

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​​Research links from the Episode:

​​Podcasting for sharing experiences https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40528263/

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​​Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses congenital conditions, treatment, pain and challenges.

Episode 172: Part of the Leadership Series (Part 29)

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Eva Starkey who is a diagnostic radiography lecturer and specialist diagnostic radiographer. She was attracted to diagnostic radiography from a very young age due to being on the other side of the scanner as a patient. She was born with developmental dysplasia of the hip, and so attended the imaging department from birth until her most recent surgery last year. After working clinically in Glasgow, she moved to Aberdeen to fulfil her passion for education. She still maintains a clinical role alongside an academic one, ensuring her practice is kept relevant and students are educated with the most up to date protocols.

This episode is a deep dive into Eva’s journey to becoming a radiographer, education and clinical practice.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. read about developmental dysplasia of the hip and check out Steps charity.
2. reflect on Eva’s experience while growing up and during her training.
3. consider how you could help inspire the next generation of radiographers.

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Links from the Episode:

• Eva shares her unique journey from patient to Diagnostic Radiography Lecturer Our People | RGU
• Eva Starkey
• CoR, Our 2023 Winners
• SoR, Our 2022 winners | SoR
• Steps charity

Research links from the Episode:

• Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip(DDH): Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management.

Rad Chat Links:

• Rad Chat Website
• Link Tree
• Facebook
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• LinkedIn
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• BlueSky
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Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses congenital conditions and discrimination.

Episode 171: Part of the Workforce and Education Series (Part 60)

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Bhavna Mehta who qualified from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow with an honours degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics in 2021. Bhavna is currently working as a Paediatric Orthotist at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool. She previously worked at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, London and Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, delivering care to patients with a variety of conditions including MSK, Neuro-muscular and Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV). Bhavna has a keen interest in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within her professional career: being part of EDI focus group, British Association for Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO). Her research interests include Scoliosis, CTEV and biomechanics. This episode is a deep dive into the role of a orthotist, congenital conditions and their treatment.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. reflect on the importance of prosthetists within a multi-disciplinary team.
2. consider the how you could support the prosthetists and orthotists in increasing their visibility within your work place.
3. read about Congenital Talipes Equinovarus: https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/conditions/patient-information-leaflets/club-foot/

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Links from the Episode:

Prosthetics and Orthotics Degree:

• University of Strathclyde – Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics – 4 years full time BSc Prosthetics & Orthotics Bachelor's Degree | University of Strathclyde
• University of Salford – Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics – 3 years full time BSc(Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics | University of Salford
• Keele University – Postgraduate Pre-registration MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics – 2 years full time. Prosthetics and Orthotics - Keele University
• University of Derby- Level 6 BSc (Hons) Prosthetic and Orthotic Degree/ Degree Apprenticeship - 3 years full time Prosthetics and Orthotics Degree Apprenticeship - Apprenticeship courses - University of Derby

British Association Of Prosthetists & Orthotists:

• Equality Diversity and Inclusion(EDI)

Research links from the episode:

• Attaining a British consensus statement on managing idiopathic congenital talipes equinovarus(CTEV) through a Delphi process: a study protocol

Rad Chat Links:

• Rad Chat Website
• Link Tree
• Facebook
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• LinkedIn
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• BlueSky
• YouTube

Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.