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Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, discrimination, deprivation and clinical trials.Episode 192: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 19)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Georgiana Synesi.Georgiana is a final year PhD student at the Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at the Institute of Cancer Research, London. Her undergraduate and Masters’ degrees are both in pharmacology, but her interest in working with different stakeholders (rather than cells!) to solve problems led her to clinical trials. Her research is all about making cancer clinical trials more inclusive. Georgiana plans to hand in her thesis by the end of 2025, and after that will hopefully continue her research in a postdoctoral role.   This episode is a deep dive into Georgiana’s career, barriers and enablers to clinical trials along with what other researchers can do to ensure better representation of marginalised groups in clinical research trials.CPD Reflection Points:read this blog and reflect on why diverse groups are needed in clinical trials.read this blog and consider the steps you could take to improve access to clinical trial information.consider ways clinicians and researchers can take to reduce their bias towards marginalised groups when speaking about clinical trials, use this article to help you.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Bladder CancerAction Bladder Cancer CharityFight Bladder Cancer CharityHead and Neck CancerSwallows CharityOracle Head and Neck Cancer UKMouth Cancer FoundationSalivary Gland Cancer UKCancer Research UK Find a Clinical TrialResearch links from the Episode:Physician Bias and Clinical Trial Participation in Underrepresented PopulationsImplicit bias in healthcare: clinical practice, research and decision makingInclusion and Diversity in Clinical Trials: Actionable Steps to Drive Lasting ChangeRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Listen to Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson speak to delegates at the North West Radiotherapy Research Strategy Event.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Listen to Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson speak to delegates at the North West Radiotherapy Research Strategy Event.Links from episode:Dr. Cynthia EcclesRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Listen to Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson speak to delegates at the North West Radiotherapy Research Strategy Event.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Listen to Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson speak to delegates at the North West Radiotherapy Research Strategy Event.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, errors and death.Listen to Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson speak to delegates at the North West Radiotherapy Research Strategy Event.Links from episode:Care OpinionDeveloping a research community within an online healthcare feedback platformDr. James MunroRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses living with secondary/metastatic breast cancer, acute illness, death and dying, telling children about cancer and uncertainty.Episode 191: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series(Part62)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Natalie Hall.Natalie founded Fireflies Fitness whilst in remission from breast cancer. It is a community interest company supporting people with fitness after they have received a cancer diagnosis. She now lives with metastatic cancer that spread to her bones and liver and she is a big advocate for the vital benefits of staying active throughout and beyond treatment.This episode is a deep dive into Natalie’s cancer journey, living with secondary/metastatic breast cancer, parenting and Fireflies Fitness.CPD Reflection Points:Look up the signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer.Consider the potential consequences of avoiding discussions about cancer prognosis with children.Design a safe and effective exercise regime for someone like Natalie that is living with metastatic/secondary cancer. Consider using the PRosPer resources to help you.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Royal Marsden CharityBreast Cancer Now - secondary(metastatic) breast cancerBRCA2Circulating tumour DNA & clinical trialFAME TrialStructured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon CancerE13 Christen Williams - BRCA MutationResearch links from the Episode:Fasting-mimicking diet plus chemotherapy in breast cancer treatmentCirculating tumour DNA assays in focus: highlights from ASCO 2025 for cliniciansRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, discrimination, sex and intimacy, and LGBTIQ+ themes.Episode 190: Part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 17)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Francesca Fiennes. Francesca is an experienced Health Promotion Specialist who has worked across the charity sector, the NHS, and now in a local authority Public Health team. She has worked across sex education, breast cancer screening and working with children and young people. She won an award in advancing LGBTQ+ Inclusion at King’s College Hospital, and is currently working as Health Promotion Specialist in Kingston Council.This episode is a deep dive into Francesca’s research, LGBTIQ+ work and health promotion.CPD Reflection Points:Read Francesca’s report.Reflect on the importance of inclusive health promotion.Design an inclusive health promotion campaign for the LGBTIQ+ community.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Trans friendly GP surgeryE125 Dr. Alison Berner UKCATSPride in practice careOutpatients charityE61 Stewart O’CallaghanSocial prescribing Research links from the Episode:Advancing human rights, health equity, and equitable health policy with LGBTQ+ people: An American Academy of Nursing consensus paperLGBTQ and public health: insights on equality and inclusivityProtocols and Policies Regarding the Care of TransgenderRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, lung cancer and medications.Bonus Episode in collaboration with ALK+ charity.Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Debra Montague. Debra founded ALK Positive UK in 2018 after a diagnosis of ALK-positive lung cancer and faced with the absence of a dedicated UK support for people living with this rare type of lung cancer. It is the leading charity for people affected with ALK-positive lung cancer and its purpose to extend the overall survival and quality of life for people living with the disease. Debra was appointed President of Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) in 2025, having formerly executed the role of Vice President. She is the first patient to take on the role.  LuCE is the voice of people affected by lung cancer across Europe. It brings together national patient groups and supports new ones in countries where they do not exist. Debra’s other affiliations include membership of the Medscape steering committee.This episode discusses Debra’s diagnosis, treatment pathway, how she set up the charity and the ongoing support she offers to people facing this diagnosis.CPD Reflection Points:Reflect on the lived experiences of patients and carers affected by ALK-positive lung cancer.Recognise how targeted therapies and precision oncology impact patient pathways.Consider how communication, empathy, and multidisciplinary teamwork can improve the patient experience and better support nervous/anxious patients. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:ALK Positive Charity Lung Cancer EuropeRoy Castle FoundationEGFR positive UKRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, lung cancer and medications.Bonus Episode in collaboration with ALK+ charity.Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Shobhit Baijal.Dr. Shobhit Baijal is a leading Consultant Medical Oncologist at The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust and an Honorary Associate Professor at The University of Birmingham. He is a renowned expert in the Oncological management of all forms of Lung, Colorectal and Liver malignancies.Dr. Baijal completed his medical training at St Bartholomew's Medical School, including a First Class BSc Honours in immunology and cell pathology from University College London. He went on to specialise in Medical Oncology in the West Midlands and was appointed Consultant to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust in 2011.Dr. Baijal actively treat lung, colorectal and liver cancer across multiple hospital sites within the West Midlands. He specialises in all forms of cancer drug treatments including chemotherapy, immuno-oncology, precision oncology and chemoembolisation.He has a large Clinical Trial portfolio and is the UK Chief and Principle Investigator for National and International studies. He works closely with Pharmaceutical companies to access novel drugs for his patients. Dr. Baijal has published extensively and regularly presents at regional, national and international cancer meetings. He is an invited Medical Expert for NICE committee reviews for new anti-cancer drug therapies.As a Steering Committee member of the British Thoracic Oncology Group he has a pivotal role in supporting and educating Thoracic Oncology professionals across the United Kingdom. He is an Honorary Clinical Advisor for EGFR positive UK, on the Expert Panel for Roy Castle Foundation and is also an advisor to ALK Positive UK.This episode is a deep dive into Shobhit’s career, ALK+ lung cancer and it’s treatment along with how you can support the ALK+ charity.CPD Reflection Points:Read about ALK+ cancer.Read about the treatment options for ALK+ cancer.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Roy Castle FoundationEGFR positive UKBritish Thoracic Oncology GroupResearch links from the Episode:ALEX StudyFirst targeted treatment to reduce the risk of ALK positive lung cancer returning after complete tumour removal recommended by NICERad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger warning: cancer, cancer treatment, health inequalities and discrimination.OUTpatients Conference 2025 where we hear from Dr. Ariel Breaux-Torres talks about anti-racism, abolition and radical hope.Links:Community platform and anti-racismRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger warning: cancer, cancer treatment, health inequalities and discrimination.OUTpatients Conference 2025 where we hear from Daniel Edwards (aka DJ Dallyn) talking about his experience of bowel cancer and Natasha Flegg talking about her experience as friend to Daniel along with both discussing Booty Call a community interest company aimed at supporting the LGBTQ+ community talk about cancer awareness.Links:Booty Call CICRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger warning: cancer, cancer treatment, health inequalities and discrimination.OUTpatients Conference 2025 where we hear from James Barber about how professionals can be better to support LGBTIQ+ people living with and beyond cancer.Links:James BarberRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger warning: cancer, cancer treatment, health inequalities and discrimination.OUTpatients Conference 2025 where we hear from Jawadat talking about their experience of being queer from an Nigerian background.Links:African Queer and Creative CommunityRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

Trigger warning: cancer, cancer treatment, health inequalities and discrimination.OUTpatients Conference 2025 where we hear from Kim Meeking and Dr. Amanda Bolderston about Queering Cancer Charity.Links:Queering Cancer CharityRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

MR-Linac Consortium 2025 with Dr. Lando Bosma talking about his research into the use of MR-Linac.Links:Elekta MR-LinacTools and recommendations for commissioning and quality assurance of deformable image registration in radiotherapyRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

MR-Linac Consortium 2025 with Dr. Jinzhong Yang and Dr. Bjorn Stemkens talking about the MR-Linac and the need for industry collaboration.Links:Elekta MR-LinacRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

MR-Linac Consortium 2025 with Dr. Prof. Martijn Intven talking about his research in rectal and pancreatic cancer treatment with an MR-Linac.Links:Elekta MR-LinacRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube

MR-Linac Consortium 2025 with Cameron Baillie talking about the MR-Linac Consortium and why it is needed.Links:Elekta MR-LinacRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSky • • YouTube

MR-Linac Consortium 2025 with Dr Kasri Rahim talking about his role as a radiation oncologist utilising the MR-Linac.Links:Elekta MR-LinacRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSky YouTube