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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer. ​​​​Episode 184: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 63)​​​​Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Sarah Berwick, to talk about the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) Programme and integrating the e-portfolio route into practice.​​​​The purpose of the ACCEND programme is to provide clear and transparent guidance and direction on the knowledge, skills and capabilities required by healthcare professionals who care for people affected by cancer. It has been designed for people in non-oncology roles and specialist cancer services that are part of multi-professional teams across the UK.​​Specifically the ACCEND programme is for:​​support workers​​nursing associates​​nurses​​allied health professionals​​psychologists​​pharmacists.​​Significant parts of the workforce are under pressure now. At risk of being without the right number of healthcare professionals with the right knowledge, skills and capabilities to effectively deliver the NHS Long Term Plan.​​The ambitions for the future of cancer workforce were recently launched in the Long Term Workforce Plan.​​The ACCEND programme will help increase and improve the supply of the cancer healthcare professional workforce in the future.​​​​CPD Reflection Points:​​Read the associated resources posted alongside this episode. What are the benefits and limitations of a programme such as ACCEND? ​​Reflect on how aligning your development goals with national initiatives like ACCEND can help you stay relevant and forward-thinking in your practice.​​Reflect on the importance of ensuring equal access to educational and developmental opportunities for all healthcare professionals, including assistant practitioners and support staff, as highlighted by ACCEND.​​​​Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.​​​​Links from the Episode:​​Humber and North Yorkshire's cancer alliance Facebook page​​ACCEND Framework | NHS England | Workforce, training and education​​Macmillan (ACCEND)​​Learning Hub - Home​​​​​​Research links from the Episode:​​Using the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) framework in the workplace​​​​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 discrimination including racism and diagnostic scans.Episode 183: Part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 17)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Connie.Connie is of African origin, born in Zimbabwe and emigrated to the UK 27 years ago. She is a proud diagnostic radiographer at Bolton Foundation Trust in the Northwest with 38 years in the profession. She holds an MSc in Nuclear Medicine. Having worked in various positions in different organisations, general x-ray, obstetric ultrasound, specialist paediatric radiographer, specialist nuclear medicine radiographer along with working in military hospitals, Thornhill Airbase (Zimbabwe), Duke of Connaught (Belfast) and NHS hospitals. She is an active member of Society of Radiographer (SoR), Chair of Race Equality Group under Equalise, Equalise Observer in UK Council, and Trustee in SoR Benevolent Fund. Connie is a recipient of the King's Award for Voluntary Service at One House Community Centre. This episode is a deep dive into Connie’s career, diagnostic radiography, the need for equity, diversity and inclusion along with the SoR equalise network.CPD Reflection Points:reflect on Connie’s career and life experiences.consider how you can improve the experience of international recruits that join your NHS department.look at the SoR Equalise groupComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:International recruitment toolkit NHS employersRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, lung cancer, stigma, treatment, late effects and cancer recurrence.Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Michael Anderson talks about his experience of anal cancer, Bottom Line charity and how to help others going through the same experience.Anal Cancer Symptoms Macmillan Cancer SupportBottom Line Anal Cancer SupportStandard versus reduced-dose chemoradiotherapy in anal cancer (PLATO-ACT4): short-term results of a phase 2 randomised controlled trialTests for Anal CancerRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment, late effects and cancer recurrence.Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Dr. Emma Hainsworth about her career, qualitative research, IMACC experience and advice to others wanting to get into research.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment, late effects and cancer recurrence.Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Sarah Steele talks about her experience of cervical cancer, late effects, living with and beyond cancer and what she is doing with the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association (PRDA) at IMACC.Eve appeal: cervical cancer symptoms PRDA best practice guidanceRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment and cancer recurrence.Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Johanne, Anne and Robbie about their careers to date, early careers research network, anal cancer research and top tips for other early careers researchers.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment and cancer recurrence.Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Katy Cooper about her role as a clinical research practitioner, inclusivity in clinical trials and her experience of IMACC so far.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment and cancer recurrence.Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Dr. Amy Turner from Proteintech talking about her research career, cancer research, Proteintech’s podcast and what she hopes to get from IMACC.Chris and Sharon Curtis Swallows Charity.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment and cancer recurrence.Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from Dr. Tim Simmons about his role as a consultant clinical oncologist, specialising in anal cancer, gives an overview of anal cancer diagnosis and treatment along with what he is looking forward to getting out of IMACC.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

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:read about the signs and symptoms of MS.reflect on George’s experience.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 managementComplete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:MS TrustMS SocietyOvercoming MS charityOvercoming MS charity cook bookOvercoming MS charity guided meditationMS Society science behind temperature therapy for MSProfessor Jeremy Chataway MA PhD FRCP(UK)Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis: The Evidence-based 7 Step Recovery ProgramResearch links from the Episode:Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis: A ReviewRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

​​Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer, racism and inequity in healthcare​​​​Episode 181: Part of the living with and beyond series (Part 59)​​​​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’.​​​​CPD Activity:​​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.​​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.​​​​Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.​​​​Links from the Episode:​​Instagram page Oncology Besties ​​​​Research links from the Episode:​​Tackling gynecologic cancer disparities: An assessment of two interventions for improving information exchange with racial/ethnic communities. ​​​​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, 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:read about the signs and symptoms of Prostate Cancer.read about the risks of Prostate Cancer in Black Men.reflect on Paul and his siblings’ stories of being diagnosed with cancer.consider how you could improve the awareness of prostate cancer in the black community.read this journal article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9826514/Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Cancer Black Care charityPaul’s story(Prostate Cancer UK charity)Prostate Cancer UK Risk CheckerResearch links from the Episode:Racial disparities in Black men with prostate cancer: A literature reviewRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: 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:Read this article: What factors influence the uptake of bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening? An overview of international research.Consider the positives and negatives of at home testing kits.Consider on how at home testing kits could tackle barriers to screening.Check out U-Test Diagnostics website.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Bowel Cancer UK at home screeningProstate Cancer UK risk checkertalkSPORT event in collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support Charity, Green King and Toolstation: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/mens-health-weekResearch links from the Episode:What factors influence the uptake of bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening? An overview of international researchRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer.​​​​Episode 178: part of the leadership series (part 30).​​​​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.​​​​​🌟​ 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:​​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. ​​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?​​Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.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%3DihubRad 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).  ​​​​Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and cancer related side effects.​​​​Episode 177: Part of the Education and Worforce Development Series (Part 62)​​​​CPD Reflection Points:​​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.​​Discuss the key points from the episode with a colleague or your MDT, and reflect on how your team currently supports patients experiencing fatigue.​​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.​​​​Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.​​​​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/tirednessFatigue module - https://info.guyscanceracademy.co.uk/cancer-related-fatigue-selca/index.html#/​​​​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/​​​​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 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:Read about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/awareness/signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer.Read about life after treatment: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/life-after-treatment.Consider how you could support people living with and beyond breast cancer.Reflect on how look after your own mental wellbeing when working clinically.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Breast Cancer Now charityBreast Cancer Now charity healthcare professionals hubBreast Cancer Now charity speak to a nurseDr. Kathryn Mannix Rad Chat episodeResearch Links from the Episode:Breast Cancer Now charity researchRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: 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:consider the unmet needs of adolescent and young adults who are diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma.consider the benefits of attending a conference such as ESTRO.look up the first World Radiotherapy Awareness Day on September 7th 2025.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Maeve Kearney Trinity College DublinInterview with Chair of the ESTRO 2025 RTT TrackPostgraduate study opportunities Trinity College Dublin Research links from the Episode:Maeve Kearney ResearchGateRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer.​​​​Episode 174: of our living with and beyond cancer series (part 55)​​​​Description: In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Hannah, who is a chartered physiotherapist with over 12 years clinical experience in oncology, across a broad range of NHS, charity, private and voluntary sectors. Currently, she is working as an NHS Therapies Lead in Patient Optimisation and Geriatric Oncology. ​​Alongside this role, Hannah runs her own online cancer physiotherapy business StrongerThan, using her passion for people and science to create bespoke rehabilitation plans and empower clients from across the UK. While Hannah is experienced working with all ages, stages and types of cancer, she has specialist experience supporting people receiving palliative care to live life fully, comfortably and with dignity.  ​​​​CPD Reflection Points:​​What are the key rehabilitation needs of people living with and beyond cancer?​​How can physiotherapy interventions address common issues such as fatigue, pain, or deconditioning?​​How does your current practice align with the evidence presented in the literature linked?​​What might you change in your clinical approach as a result of your learning from this episode?​​Are there opportunities within your service to incorporate or improve prehabilitation and rehabilitation?​​Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.​​​​Blog posts: ​​https://www.strongerthan.co.uk/blog  ​​E-book: ​​https://www.strongerthan.co.uk/for-health-professionals  ​​Publications on Geriatric Oncology: ​​Leach, H and Jethwa J (2020) ‘Cancer Rehabilitation’, in O’Hanlan S and Smith M  (4th edition)  A Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Older Patient. Elsevier Health. https://www.uk.elsevierhealth.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-rehabilitation-of-the-older-patient-9780702080166.html  ​​Perspectives on prehabilitation for older adults with cancer: A report from the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) rehabilitation group ​​SIOG2024-4-OA-051 The development of the senior adult oncology programme at the Royal Marsden NHS foundation trust ​​SIOG2024-4-P-141 Using remote physiotherapy assessment to identify sarcopenia in older adults with cancer, receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment ​​SIOG2024-4-P-114 A review of body composition in older adults undergoing systemic anticancer treatment within the senior adult oncology programme at The Royal Marsden ​​SIOG2024-4-P-153 Evaluating geriatric assessments and driven interventions in older adults with breast, lung and gastrointestinal cancer: a retrospective analysis ​​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 and its treatment.​​​​Episode 174: Part of the living with and beyond Series (Part 54).​​​​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.  ​​​​CPD Reflection Points:​​Reflect upon how we ensure that patients fully understand the long-term side effects of RAI. ​​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?​​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?​​​​Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.​​​​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​​​​​​Research links from the Episode:​​Podcasting for sharing experiences https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40528263/​​​​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 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:read about developmental dysplasia of the hip and check out Steps charity.reflect on Eva’s experience while growing up and during her training.consider how you could help inspire the next generation of radiographers.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Eva shares her unique journey from patient to Diagnostic Radiography Lecturer Our People | RGUEva StarkeyCoR, Our 2023 Winners SoR, Our 2022 winners | SoRSteps charityResearch links from the Episode:Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip(DDH): Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.