Trigger Warning: this episode discusses Multiple Sclerosis, diagnosis, life limiting conditions and being diagnosed at a young age.

Episode 182: Part of the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Series(Part16).

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with George Harding.

George is a proud husband and father, currently working as a Creative Director at a design agency. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with MS, which reshaped his perspective and inspired him to explore health, wellness, and lifestyle changes to live well with the condition. Outside of work, he is passionate about food, travel, and sport always seeking new experiences and challenges. His journey goal is to not be held back by the diagnosis but rather embrace it, making the most of every day!

This episode is a deep dive into George’s diagnosis of MS, living with this condition, treatments and therapies along with his outlook on life.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. read about the signs and symptoms of MS.
2. reflect on George’s experience.
3. read about the alternative and complementary therapies for MS: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/living-with-ms/treatments-and-therapies/complementary-and-alternative-therapies, https://mstrust.org.uk/a-z/complementary-and-alternative-medicine and MS care: integrating advanced therapies and holistic management

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Links from the Episode:

• MS Trust
• MS Society
• Overcoming MS charity
• Overcoming MS charity cook book
• Overcoming MS charity guided meditation
• MS Society science behind temperature therapy for MS
• Professor Jeremy Chataway MA PhD FRCP(UK)
• Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis: The Evidence-based 7 Step Recovery Program

Research links from the Episode:

• Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis: A Review

Rad Chat Links:

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

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

​​Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer, racism and inequity in healthcare

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​​Episode 181: Part of the living with and beyond series (Part 59)

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​​Description: In this thought provoking episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Tomi Ejedenawe to talk about her career, her passion for oncology and her research study, exploring the different decisions Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women with gynaecological cancer make along their treatment journey (EDCAT) and why she has launched her social media channel ‘Oncology Besties’.

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​​CPD Activity:

1. ​​After listening, reflect on a time in your own practice (or studies) when a patient’s cultural or social background influenced their treatment decisions.

• ​​What challenges did you notice in supporting that patient?
• ​​How did you adapt your communication or approach?
• ​​What might you do differently now having listened to the podcast?

​​Write a short reflection (300–500words) or discuss with a peer/team.

​​2. ​​Explore how oncology information is shared on social media.

• ​​Identify two reputable oncology organisations that use social media effectively for patient education.
• ​​Identify two examples of misinformation or poorly evidenced oncology content.
• ​​Reflect on how patients might interpret and act on both.

​​Create a table or short summary comparing the benefits and risks. Consider how you would signpost patients to trusted sources.

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3. Consider the barriers faced by minority ethnic women in accessing gynae cancer care and support.

• ​​What barriers were highlighted in the podcast?
• ​​How could your own workplace/service improve equity of access or support?
• ​​What is one practical step you could personally take to advocate for inclusivity?

​​Write an action plan (bullet points), or present ideas in a team CPD discussion.

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​​Links from the Episode:

​​Instagram page Oncology Besties

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​​Research links from the Episode:

​​Tackling gynecologic cancer disparities: An assessment of two interventions for improving information exchange with racial/ethnic communities.

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​​Rad Chat Links:

• ​​Rad Chat Website
• ​​Link Tree
• ​​Facebook
• ​​Instagram
• ​​LinkedIn
• ​​TikTok
• ​​BlueSky
• ​​YouTube

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

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer diagnosis, prostate cancer, dying, mental health and lack of representation.

Episode 180: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 58)

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Paul Campbell.

Paul Campbell has over 30 years’ experience in the social care sector, championing vulnerable and marginalised communities. As CEO of Cancer Black Care, he combines professional insight with lived experience, having personally navigated a cancer diagnosis. This fuels his passion for tackling inequalities in cancer care, particularly for Black communities. Paul is committed to early detection, advocacy, and ensuring no one faces cancer alone. His work is rooted in empathy, resilience, and a lifelong dedication to personal and social development.

This episode is a deep dive into Paul’s diagnosis of prostate cancer, his family’s experience of cancer, lack of representation and Paul’s role as CEO of Cancer Black Care Charity.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. read about the signs and symptoms of Prostate Cancer.
2. read about the risks of Prostate Cancer in Black Men.
3. reflect on Paul and his siblings’ stories of being diagnosed with cancer.
4. consider how you could improve the awareness of prostate cancer in the black community.
5. read this journal article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9826514/

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Links from the Episode:

• Cancer Black Care charity
• Paul’s story(Prostate Cancer UK charity)
• Prostate Cancer UK Risk Checker

Research links from the Episode:

• Racial disparities in Black men with prostate cancer: A literature review

Rad Chat Links:

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

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

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, living with and beyond cancer, and cancer diagnosis.

Episode 179: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 57).

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down Harry, Jaime and Gavin to discuss at U-Test, at home testing, how they have helped their friends and what is next.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. Read this article: What factors influence the uptake of bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening? An overview of international research.
2. Consider the positives and negatives of at home testing kits.
3. Consider on how at home testing kits could tackle barriers to screening.
4. Check out U-Test Diagnostics website.

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Links from the Episode:

• Bowel Cancer UK at home screening
• Prostate Cancer UK risk checker
• talkSPORT event in collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support Charity, Green King and Toolstation: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/mens-health-week

Research links from the Episode:

• What factors influence the uptake of bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening? An overview of international research

Rad Chat Links:

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

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

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer.

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​​Episode 178: part of the leadership series (part 30).

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​​Description: In this entertaining episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dylan Callens and Dr. Daniel Portik to talk about Young ESTRO and early careers.

Dylan is a Radiation Therapist pursuing his PhD at KU Leuven while working clinically at University Hospital Leuven, Belgium. ​🔬​ His research focuses on using AI to implement adaptive radiotherapy (ART) workflows for lung cancer. ​🏥​ Clinically, Dylan works part-time as a Quality Manager and helps introduce ART into practice. ​🤝​ Beyond the clinical, he’s an active member of ESTRO’s Early Career Committee, tackling workforce shortages and contributing to the Position & Immobilization focus group.
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​​​🌟​ Daniel completed his training as a Radiation Oncologist in Romania (2019), where he treated patients in his home region, before joining the Emanuel van der Schueren Radiotherapy Quality Assurance (RTQA) Fellowship at the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). ​🏥​ He is now transitioning back to clinical practice as a Radiation Oncologist at Maastro. ​🤝​ Beyond the clinical, Daniel is an active member of the Young ESTRO Committee, the ROSQC Committee, the ESTRO Lung Focus Group, and the EORTC Young & Early Career Investigators Group for radiotherapy and lung cancer.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. ​​Read the research paper linked to this episode on the ESTRO pilot mentoring programme and reflect on how international mentoring initiatives could influence your own professional development, your workplace, and the wider oncology community.
2. ​​How could a mentoring programme (local, national, or international) support your own career development, or that of your colleagues? What challenges might arise in implementing such programmes in your workplace or professional network?

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Links from the Episode:

• ​​Early Career Committee: https://www.estro.org/About/ESTRO-Organisation-Structure/Committees/Young-Committee
• ​​yESTRO - the early career committee: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12904692/

​​Research links from the Episode:

• ​​Professional development through mentoring: Final evaluation of the pilot mentoring programme of the European society of radiotherapy and oncology: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167814024001488
• ​​Young radiation oncology professionals’ perspective on job satisfaction, recruitment and retention: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167814024012337?via%3Dihub

Rad Chat Links:

• ​​Rad Chat Website
• ​​Link Tree
• ​​Facebook
• ​​Instagram
• ​​LinkedIn
• ​​TikTok
• ​​BlueSky
• ​​YouTube

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

Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Nicola Peat and Rosemary Marshall to talk about the role of specialist therapists (physiotherapy and occupational therapists), fatigue and cancer related fatigue management. We also discuss career development and the role of the Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT’s).

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​​Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and cancer related side effects.

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​​Episode 177: Part of the Education and Worforce Development Series (Part 62)

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​​CPD Reflection Points:

1. ​​Write a reflective journal entry on how the episode and the associated literature linked to the episode changed or reinforced your understanding of cancer-related fatigue and its impact on patient care.
2. ​​Discuss the key points from the episode with a colleague or your MDT, and reflect on how your team currently supports patients experiencing fatigue.
3. ​​Identify one area of your current practice related to fatigue assessment or management that could be improved, and create a short action plan to implement a change.

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​​Links from the Episode:

• ​​PRosPer - e-learning around prefab and rehab and includes training in fatigue management. https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/prosper/
• ​​Patient Information on exercise and cancer - https://www.maggies.org/cancer-support/managing-practically/exercise-and-cancer/
• ​​Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/tiredness
• Fatigue module - https://info.guyscanceracademy.co.uk/cancer-related-fatigue-selca/index.html#/

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​​Research links from the Episode:

• ​​Management of fatigue in adult survivors of cancer: ASCO Society for Integrative Oncology Guideline update - https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.24.00541#:~:text=Clinicians%20should%20recommend%20exercise%2C%20CBT,for%20the%20management%20of%20fatigue.
• ​​Pathophysiology of cancer related fatigue - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3281752/
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​​Rad Chat Links:

• ​​Rad Chat Website
• ​​Link Tree
• ​​Facebook
• ​​Instagram
• ​​LinkedIn
• ​​TikTok
• ​​BlueSky
• ​​YouTube

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

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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses breast cancer, genomics and living with and beyond cancer.

Episode 176: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (part 56).

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Cassie Kingswell. This episode is a deep dive into her role as a breast clinical nurse specialist, Breast Cancer Now charity and how she helps people live with and beyond cancer.

Cassie is a breast cancer clinical nurse specialist working at Breast Cancer Now charity, having previously worked in oncology and breast care at Guys and St Thomas’ hospital in London. Her specialist role is in family history and genetics, but has a passion to support all people to live well with and beyond breast cancer.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. Read about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/awareness/signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer.
2. Read about life after treatment: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/life-after-treatment.
3. Consider how you could support people living with and beyond breast cancer.
4. Reflect on how look after your own mental wellbeing when working clinically.

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Links from the Episode:

• Breast Cancer Now charity
• Breast Cancer Now charity healthcare professionals hub
• Breast Cancer Now charity speak to a nurse
• Dr. Kathryn Mannix Rad Chat episode

Research Links from the Episode:

• Breast Cancer Now charity research

Rad Chat Links:

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

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

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, late effects and consequences of treatment.

Episode 175: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 61).

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Maeve Kearney. This episode is a deep dive into her career, her PhD research into survivorship and the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO).

CPD Reflection Points:

1. consider the unmet needs of adolescent and young adults who are diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma.
2. consider the benefits of attending a conference such as ESTRO.
3. look up the first World Radiotherapy Awareness Day on September 7th 2025.

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Links from the Episode:

• Maeve Kearney Trinity College Dublin
• Interview with Chair of the ESTRO 2025 RTT Track
• Postgraduate study opportunities Trinity College Dublin

Research links from the Episode:

• Maeve Kearney ResearchGate

Rad Chat Links:

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

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