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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara

Rad Chat

A Medicine and Health & Fitness podcast

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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 healthcare professionals’ advance cancer care and improve patient outcomes.

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E229: Loryn Caulfield and Helen Gregory - Evidencing the Impact of Advanced and Consultant Practice

26 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Episode 229: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 81) Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Loryn Caulfield and Helen Gregory. Loryn Caulfield qualified as a therapeutic radiographer in 1998 in Cape Town, South Africa. She moved to Oxford in 2001 and has worked at the Churchill Hospital in the Oxford Cancer Centre ever since. In 2015, Loryn became a Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer working exclusively with patients undergoing radiotherapy or brachytherapy for gynaecological cancer. She completed her MSc in Health Sciences in 2020 and gained College of Radiographers consultant practitioner accreditation in 2021. She is currently seconded one day a week to the NHS England South East Faculty for Advancing Practice as a Training Programme Lead for Cancer and Diagnostics. Helen Gregory is a Consultant Radiographer at Peterborough City Hospital, specialising in palliative radiotherapy, and is also the Trust's MSCC lead. Since qualifying in 2000, she has gained experience across the radiotherapy pathway. Before her current role, she spent 11 years at the University of Hertfordshire as a senior lecturer and Clinical Lead on the undergraduate radiotherapy programme, and pathway lead for the postgraduate programme. This episode is a deep dive into how advanced and consultant practice changes outcomes for patients, the power of continuity of care, why evidencing impact is now essential, the South East impact toolkit, succession planning and the importance of supervision and self-compassion. CPD Reflection Points: Continuity of care: Loryn described how seeing the same patients over years of follow-up builds trust, so they open up about concerns they might never raise in a rushed clinic. Where in your pathway do patients see the same professional, and what could you do to strengthen continuity for the people you care for?Evi...

E228: Dr. Amy Hancock and Rebekah Girling - Research in Advanced Practice

34 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Episode 228: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 80) Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Amy Hancock and Rebekah Girling. Dr. Amy Hancock is a therapeutic radiographer and Director of Medical Imaging at the University of Exeter. A qualitative researcher, Associate Editor and published author, she is a passionate advocate for research that enhances patient care and services. Amy holds several research and academic leadership roles in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE). She is a College of Radiographers Doctoral Fellowship awardee, Deputy Chair of the College research committee, Chair of the CoRIPS funding panel and Lead for the University of Exeter Ageing and Long-term Conditions research group. She is also part of the multidisciplinary team awarded £3.4 million of NIHR Health Technology Assessment funding for TOURIST, a series of randomised controlled trials in palliative radiotherapy for stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. Rebekah Girling is a Diagnostic Radiographer and Clinical Research Lead at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where she has led the development of clinical research across diagnostic and clinical services since 2013. She is also an NIHR Senior Research Leader and Imaging Specialty Lead for the NIHR Research Delivery Network in the East of England. With an Executive MBA and a background in clinical practice, research delivery and service development, Rebekah is passionate about embedding research into everyday healthcare, developing clinical research capability and improving opportunities for patients and staff to take part in research. This episode is a deep dive into why research matters in advanced and consultant practice, how the NIHR and its research portfolio work, routes into research such as becoming a Principal Investigator or joining a...

E227: Helen Gregory and Kim Whitlock - The Power of Networking in Advanced and Consultant Practice

25 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Episode 227: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 79) Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Helen Gregory and Kim Whitlock. Helen Gregory is a Consultant Radiographer at Peterborough City Hospital, specialising in palliative radiotherapy. Since qualifying in 2000, she has gained experience across the radiotherapy pathway. Before her current role, she spent 11 years at the University of Hertfordshire as a senior lecturer and Clinical Lead on the undergraduate radiotherapy programme, and pathway lead for the postgraduate programme. Kim Whitlock is a Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer specialising in breast radiotherapy at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Since qualifying in 2004, she has gained experience across the radiotherapy pathway, from pre-treatment and dosimetry to treatment, supported by an MSc in Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice. Kim now leads the breast radiotherapy pathway, undertaking patient clinics, consent, volume definition and plan approval, while helping to shape advanced and consultant practice within her Trust. In 2024, she completed an 11-month secondment with NHS England as a Radiography Clinical Fellow, and she now contributes to the Society of Radiographers' advisory and special interest groups. This episode is a deep dive into why advanced and consultant practice can feel isolating, the value of structured peer support, how to network authentically even if the word fills you with dread, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how to create opportunities that help others develop. CPD Reflection Points: Overcoming professional isolation: Helen and Kim described how autonomous roles, unseen workloads and competing pressures across the four pillars can leave practitioners feeling isolated. Who do you turn to when you need support from someone who truly understands your role, and...

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E229: Loryn Caulfield and Helen Gregory - Evidencing the Impact of Advanced and Consultant Practice

26 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Episode 229: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 81) Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Loryn Caulfield and Helen Gregory. Loryn Caulfield qualified as a therapeutic radiographer in 1998 in Cape Town, South Africa. She moved to Oxford in 2001 and has worked at the Churchill Hospital in the Oxford Cancer Centre ever since. In 2015, Loryn became a Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer working exclusively with patients undergoing radiotherapy or brachytherapy for gynaecological cancer. She completed her MSc in Health Sciences in 2020 and gained College of Radiographers consultant practitioner accreditation in 2021. She is currently seconded one day a week to the NHS England South East Faculty for Advancing Practice as a Training Programme Lead for Cancer and Diagnostics. Helen Gregory is a Consultant Radiographer at Peterborough City Hospital, specialising in palliative radiotherapy, and is also the Trust's MSCC lead. Since qualifying in 2000, she has gained experience across the radiotherapy pathway. Before her current role, she spent 11 years at the University of Hertfordshire as a senior lecturer and Clinical Lead on the undergraduate radiotherapy programme, and pathway lead for the postgraduate programme. This episode is a deep dive into how advanced and consultant practice changes outcomes for patients, the power of continuity of care, why evidencing impact is now essential, the South East impact toolkit, succession planning and the importance of supervision and self-compassion. CPD Reflection Points: Continuity of care: Loryn described how seeing the same patients over years of follow-up builds trust, so they open up about concerns they might never raise in a rushed clinic. Where in your pathway do patients see the same professional, and what could you do to strengthen continuity for the people you care for?Evi...

E228: Dr. Amy Hancock and Rebekah Girling - Research in Advanced Practice

34 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Episode 228: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 80) Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Amy Hancock and Rebekah Girling. Dr. Amy Hancock is a therapeutic radiographer and Director of Medical Imaging at the University of Exeter. A qualitative researcher, Associate Editor and published author, she is a passionate advocate for research that enhances patient care and services. Amy holds several research and academic leadership roles in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE). She is a College of Radiographers Doctoral Fellowship awardee, Deputy Chair of the College research committee, Chair of the CoRIPS funding panel and Lead for the University of Exeter Ageing and Long-term Conditions research group. She is also part of the multidisciplinary team awarded £3.4 million of NIHR Health Technology Assessment funding for TOURIST, a series of randomised controlled trials in palliative radiotherapy for stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. Rebekah Girling is a Diagnostic Radiographer and Clinical Research Lead at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where she has led the development of clinical research across diagnostic and clinical services since 2013. She is also an NIHR Senior Research Leader and Imaging Specialty Lead for the NIHR Research Delivery Network in the East of England. With an Executive MBA and a background in clinical practice, research delivery and service development, Rebekah is passionate about embedding research into everyday healthcare, developing clinical research capability and improving opportunities for patients and staff to take part in research. This episode is a deep dive into why research matters in advanced and consultant practice, how the NIHR and its research portfolio work, routes into research such as becoming a Principal Investigator or joining a...

E227: Helen Gregory and Kim Whitlock - The Power of Networking in Advanced and Consultant Practice

25 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Episode 227: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 79) Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Helen Gregory and Kim Whitlock. Helen Gregory is a Consultant Radiographer at Peterborough City Hospital, specialising in palliative radiotherapy. Since qualifying in 2000, she has gained experience across the radiotherapy pathway. Before her current role, she spent 11 years at the University of Hertfordshire as a senior lecturer and Clinical Lead on the undergraduate radiotherapy programme, and pathway lead for the postgraduate programme. Kim Whitlock is a Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer specialising in breast radiotherapy at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Since qualifying in 2004, she has gained experience across the radiotherapy pathway, from pre-treatment and dosimetry to treatment, supported by an MSc in Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice. Kim now leads the breast radiotherapy pathway, undertaking patient clinics, consent, volume definition and plan approval, while helping to shape advanced and consultant practice within her Trust. In 2024, she completed an 11-month secondment with NHS England as a Radiography Clinical Fellow, and she now contributes to the Society of Radiographers' advisory and special interest groups. This episode is a deep dive into why advanced and consultant practice can feel isolating, the value of structured peer support, how to network authentically even if the word fills you with dread, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how to create opportunities that help others develop. CPD Reflection Points: Overcoming professional isolation: Helen and Kim described how autonomous roles, unseen workloads and competing pressures across the four pillars can leave practitioners feeling isolated. Who do you turn to when you need support from someone who truly understands your role, and...

E226: Michelle Bates and Kim Whitlock - Introduction to the East of England Consultant Radiographer Series

34 min

E226: Michelle Bates and Kim Whitlock - Introduction to the East of England Consultant Radiographer Series Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Episode 226: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 78) Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Michelle Bates and Kim Whitlock. Michelle began her career as a Therapeutic Radiographer, working across a variety of departments in England, Ireland and New Zealand. These experiences gave her a broad understanding of radiotherapy and sparked her interest in service improvement and the value of collaboration to share learning. She moved into her current role as Radiotherapy Network Manager five years ago, where she supports radiotherapy departments to collaborate effectively, improve access and quality, and keep patient experience at the centre of service delivery. Kim Whitlock is a Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer specialising in breast radiotherapy at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Since qualifying in 2004, she has gained experience across the radiotherapy pathway, from pre-treatment and dosimetry to treatment, supported by an MSc in Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice. Kim now leads the breast radiotherapy pathway, undertaking patient clinics, consent, volume definition and plan approval, while helping to shape advanced and consultant practice within her Trust. In 2024, she completed an 11-month secondment with NHS England as a Radiography Clinical Fellow, and she now contributes to the Society of Radiographers' advisory and special interest groups. This episode is a deep dive into the East of England Consultant Radiographer Network, why a podcast series on advanced and consultant practice was created, the value of peer support and regional collaboration, the group's impact study, and the debate around fast-track pathways from band 5 to consultant practice. CPD Reflection Points: Working across...

E225: Pierre Montay-Gruel - Radiobiology and the FLASH Revolution

38 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Episode 225: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 77) Description: In this fascinating episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Pierre Montay-Gruel. Pierre graduated from the École Normale Supérieure de Cachan and Université Paris-Sud 11 with training in oncology and radiobiology. He obtained his PhD in 2018 through a joint programme between the University of Lausanne and Université Paris-Sud under Prof. Marie-Catherine Vozenin, where he was among the first researchers investigating FLASH radiotherapy for glioblastoma and normal brain preservation. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Irvine, he joined Iridium Netwerk in Antwerp as Radiobiology Group Leader and is a Visiting Professor at the University of Antwerp. His research focuses on FLASH radiotherapy and its clinical translation. Pierre is actively involved in ESTRO, serving on the Scientific Council, FLASH Focus Group, Early Career Committee and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, and coordinating the ESTRO Mentorship Programme. This episode is a deep dive into the fundamentals of radiobiology, the Rs of radiobiology behind fractionation, why patients respond differently to radiotherapy, the science and promise of FLASH radiotherapy, and why Pierre believes we should never forget ourselves in the process. CPD Reflection Points: Applying the Rs of radiobiology: Pierre explained how repair, reoxygenation, redistribution and immune reactivation underpin fractionated radiotherapy. How confidently could you explain to a patient why their treatment is delivered in fractions, and how could you use radiobiology to strengthen the way you discuss side effects, treatment gaps or lifestyle factors such as exercise?Individual radiosensitivity: Pierre described how genetic differences can make some patients far more sensitive to radiation, and how biomarkers ma...

Rad Chat Live #31 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: HM (Lenny) Verkooijen - Clinical Epidemiology and MOMENTUM Study

10 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. HM (Lenny) Verkooijen talks about her role as a clinical epidemiologist and the MOMENTUM study  Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #30 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Alexa Plichta - Radiation Therapist Practice in the USA

8 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Alexa Plichta talks about her role and training as a radiation therapist in the USA, working on the MR-Linac and future aspirations. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #29 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Roberto Pellegrini - Music and Radiotherapy

6 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Roberto Pellegrini talks about his role as a medical physicist and the power of music within the oncology community. Check out their band too: https://www.instagram.com/estronauts_band/. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #28 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Dr. John Christodouleas - Advances in MR-Linac Treatments

9 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Dr. John Christodouleas talks about his career, role as a radiation oncologist and advances in MR-Linac treatments across the world. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #27 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Sneha Cloake - Evolution of MR-Linac

7 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Sneha Cloake talks about the evolution of MR-Linacs and her role at Elekta. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #26 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Erik Geerlof - MR-Linac Business Manager Elekta

6 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Erik Geerlof talks about his career, MR-Linac hardware and his role at Elekta managing the MR-Linac product line. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #25 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Lisa McDaid - The Christie MR-Linac

18 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Lisa McDaid talks about her role as a diagnostic radiographer working with the MR-Linac at the Christie, UK. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #24 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Dr. Ilker Tosun - Clinical Marketing at Elekta

9 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Dr. Ilker Tosun talks about his role as senior clinical marketing manager at Elekta along with his career journey. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #23 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Dr. Ying Zheng - AI in Adaptive Radiotherapy Work Flows

12 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Dr. Ying Zheng talks about her award winning research on AI usage and optimisation in MR-Linac workflows. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #22 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Dr. Mischa de Ridder - Glottis MR-Linac Treatment

9 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Dr. Mischa de Ridder talks about his groundbreaking research in glottis treatment using the MR-Linac. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #21 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Constantin Schorling - Cardiac Motion Management

6 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Constantin Schorling talks about hid PhD research in cardiac motion management on the MR-Linac. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #20 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Edoardo Salmeri - Medical Engineering and Medical Affairs

6 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Edoardo Salmeri talks about his role as a medical engineer working at Elekta in medical affairs. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #19 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Dr. Detsky - Groundbreaking Glioblastoma MR-Linac Research

10 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Dr. Jay Detsky talks about this groundbreaking research in Glioblastoma using the MR-Linac. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #18 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Raman Dhoot, Prof. Cynthia Eccles and Cameron Baillie

10 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Raman, Cynthia and Cameron talk about the importance of radiation therapists in research. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #17 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Lieke Meijers and Reijer Rutgers - UMC Utrecht

12 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Lieke and Reijer talk about their roles as clinical research radiation therapists at UMC Utrecht.  Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #16 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Jenna Dean - Clinical Research Radiation Therapist within MR-Linac

10 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Jenna Dean talks about her career, PhD research and future of MR-Linac research. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #15 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Wayne Lomax - Adaptive Radiotherapy, Imaging & AI-Enabled Clinical Workflows

10 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Wayne Lomax talks about adaptive radiotherapy, imaging & AI-enabled clinical workflows. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #14 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Dr. Hilary Bryne - Medical Physics Research

13 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Hilary talks about her squiggly career into physics research and the future of radiotherapy research. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #13 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Anna-Maria Lund - New MR-Linac Service in Lind, Sweden

6 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Anna-Maria Lund talks about her role as a nurse radiation therapist in Sweden, installing their first MR-Linac and how they are developing their new service. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #12 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Matthew Wright - MR-Linac Service Engineering

6 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Matthew Wright talks about his role as head of service engineering at Elekta coming from a diagnostic radiography. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #11 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Akos Gulyban - Role of Medical Physicists within the MR-Linac Workflow

11 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Akos Gulyban talks the important role of the medical physicists within the MR-Linac workflows and helping patients understand what goes on. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #10 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Prof. Alison Tree - Chair of MR-Linac Consortium

10 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Prof. Alison Tree talks about her research, the MR-Linac Consortium and future directions of the consortium. Links: MR Linac Consortium MOMENTUMDESTINATIONPACE-CRad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #9 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Tessa Leer and Maaike Koelink - MR-Linac Researchers from UMC Utrecht, Netherlands

7 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Tessa Leer and Maaike Koelink talk about their careers as radiation therapists, leading on research within the MR-Linac field and how to inspire others to get into research. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #8 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Margarida Costa - Advancing Your Career

8 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Margarida talks about her challenges and positives as an early careers radiation therapist. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #7 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Dr. Sian Cooper - MR-Linac Clinical Trials

7 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Dr. Sian Cooper talks about her PhD research, prostate MR-Linac clinical trials and future plans. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #6 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Jeanne-Marie Shelton - Role of a Nurse within MR-Linac Workflows

5 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Jeanne-Marie talks about her role as a nurse within the MR-Linac unit. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #5 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Dally Munn and Trevante Taylor - Radiation Therapist Workflows in USA

7 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Dally and Trevante talk about their roles as radiation therapists working on the MR-Linac. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #4 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Cameron Baillie - MR-Linac Consortium

10 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Cameron discusses the consortium, future plans and collaborations. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #3 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Jennie and Samantha - Importance of Clinical Education

5 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Jennie and Samantha talk about their roles at Elekta and how they bring use their extensive clinical experience to support in educating their customers. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #2 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Cynthia Eccles - The Role of a Radiation Therapist within MRI and CT Adaptive Workflows

5 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Cynthia Eccles talks about her role as an RTT, how much MRI and CT adaptive workflows have changed. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #1 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Liz Knowles - Elekta MR and CT Adaptive Workflows

6 min

Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Liz Knowles talks about her role at Elekta and importance of MRI and CT adaptive workflows. Links: MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.   Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

E224: Constance Fourny - Brain Cancer Immunology and Life as a PhD Researcher

30 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses brain cancer and the use of patient blood and tumour samples in research. Episode 224: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 76) Description: In this fascinating episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Constance Fourny. Connie is a final-year PhD student whose career has taken her into the world of cancer research. Her work explores proteins, peptides, cell signalling and how cells move, focusing on gliomas and identifying targets for new brain cancer treatments by studying how the immune system responds to peptides presented on the surface of tumour cells. Having grown up in France before moving to the UK, Connie studied biomedical science, fell in love with immunology, and completed her master's in immunology at King's College London before starting her PhD. She hopes to continue in academic cancer research after her viva. This episode is a deep dive into how cancers evade the immune system, why gliomas are so difficult to treat, how patient consent works for research samples, and the resilience, optimism and sense of purpose behind laboratory cancer research. CPD Reflection Points: 1. Understanding tumour biology: Connie described how gliomas vary between patients and within a single tumour, and how cancers can evade immune detection. How does understanding the biology behind treatment resistance shape the way you would explain treatment options, outcomes or emerging therapies such as immunotherapy and CAR-T cell therapy to patients?2. The person behind the sample: Connie spoke about informed consent for tissue samples and staying connected to the patient behind each one. How is consent for research handled in your setting, and how do you keep the patient at the centre when you work with their data, images or treatment plans rather than with them directly?3. Contributing to research: Connie compared research to laying the foundation stones of a cathedral. What role do you and...

E223: Michelle Rahman - Tackling Health Inequalities

36 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, health inequalities and discrimination. Episode 223: Part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 21) Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Michelle Rahman.  Michelle is a therapeutic radiographer turned transformation and patient involvement professional, her passions are about making healthcare work better for the people who actually uses it – ESPECIALLY those whose voices aren’t always heard. Her career has taken me from the radiotherapy department into the world of health inequalities, transformation, research and patient and public involvement. She now work across healthcare transformation, bringing communities, patients and professionals together to challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset and find better ways of doing things. She is also involved in cancer awareness, community engagement and global research looking at how we can improve outcomes from cervical cancer, because she TRULY believes good healthcare shouldn’t depend on your postcode, background or ability to navigate the system. Outside of work, she is a mum, a daughter, a serial over-thinker and someone who has discovered that apparently you can’t solve every problem with a spreadsheet or a 3D plan… although she is still testing that theory! Michelle is passionate about people, equality, resilience, faith, family and having the sometimes difficult conversations that can lead to meaningful change. And if there’s one thing she has learned along the way, it’s that you don’t have to have all the answers to make a difference. It is scary to step into spaces you have not gone before and she is definitely still learning but sometimes you just need to be brave enough to ask the right questions. This episode is a deep dive into Michelle’s career, health inequalities and what you can do to tackle these issues. CPD Reflection Points: Ampli...

E222: Dr Georgia Harris - Life as a Consultant Clinical Oncologist

25 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment and side effects of treatment. Episode 222: Part of the Education and Workforce Series (Part 75) Description: In this inspiring episode of Rad Chat, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara are joined by Dr Georgia Harris, a radiation oncologist whose career has taken her from Australia to Canada and back again, developing expertise across palliative radiotherapy, supportive cancer care and global oncology. After graduating with honours from the University of Sydney and completing her radiation oncology training in Australia, Georgia undertook a specialist fellowship in palliative radiation oncology at the renowned Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. She also holds a Master of Public Health, reflecting her passion for improving cancer care and addressing inequalities in access to treatment. Now based at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Sydney, Georgia combines clinical practice with research spanning palliative radiotherapy, oligometastatic disease, breast cancer, radiotherapy for older adults, fear of cancer recurrence and the evolving role of radiotherapy alongside immunotherapy. In this episode, we explore Georgia's career journey, the experiences and opportunities that have shaped her practice, and her passion for delivering compassionate, personalised cancer care. We also discuss the importance of palliative and supportive care, the challenges and rewards of working in oncology, and the role of coaching, mentorship and leadership in developing a fulfilling career. An insightful and engaging conversation about finding your path in oncology, embracing opportunities, supporting others and making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by cancer. CPD Reflection Points: Reflect on Dr Georgia Harris's career journey and the experiences, opportunities and challenges that have shaped her professional development. Identify one professional development goal you would like to achieve ove...

E221: Gina Giebner - Gastrointestinal Dietary Advice for People Living with and Beyond Cancer

41 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, diet and nutrition. Episode 221: Part of the education and workforce development series (Part 74) Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Gina Giebner, a cancer dietitian with 20+ years of specialist gastrointestinal experience and a current NHS oncology caseload. She helps people optimise nutrition before, during and after cancer treatment. This episode is a deep dive into how people living with and beyond cancer can consider diet and nutrition.  CPD Reflection Points: How has this episode changed or developed your understanding of the role of nutrition before, during and after cancer treatment?Think about a patient you currently care for. Are there any nutritional needs, concerns or opportunities you could identify or address differently following what you have learned from this episode?What is one practical change you will make to your clinical practice to better support patients with their nutritional needs throughout cancer treatment?Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form. Links from the Episode: British Society of Gastroenterology practice guidance on the management of acute and chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and complications as a result of treatment for cancer The Rehab Dietitian PRDA diet sheetOnline course Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke. © Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.   You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately f...

E220: Dr. Laura Charlesworth - Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Cancer Care

49 min

Trigger Warning: cancer, mental health and serious mental illness, neglect, death and dying.  Episode 220: Part of the Workforce and Development Series (part 78). Description: In this thought-provoking episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara are joined by Dr. Laura Charlesworth to explore the experiences of people living with serious mental illness alongside cancer. Laura shares insights from her research into how serious mental illness and other co-morbidities can influence cancer care, and discusses the importance of person-centred care, health service design and tackling health inequalities. Laura completed her PhD in 2024, titled Enabling coping in people living with cancer and serious mental illness. Her research explored how people living with serious mental illness perceived and experienced their needs when diagnosed with and treated for cancer. Through in-depth interviews and grounded theory analysis, Laura developed a new theoretical model highlighting how personal experiences and resilience, healthcare encounters and stigma, and the wider social determinants of health can shape an individual’s ability to cope with the complexities of living with cancer and serious mental illness. Laura is an Associate Professor and Health Services Research Fellow at York St John University. In this episode, we discuss what her research tells us about delivering more compassionate, inclusive and person-centred cancer care, and consider how health services can better respond to the needs of people experiencing multiple health inequalities. CPD Reflection Points: What did you learn? What were the key things you learned from this activity? Did anything challenge, reinforce or change your existing knowledge, understanding or beliefs?How does this relate to your practice? How does the learning relate to your current role and practice? Has it highlighted anything you could improve, develop or approach differently?What difference could this make to service users? How c...

E219: Sophie Davis, Emma-Praer Breger and Rachael Williams - The Modern Therapeutic Radiographer

36 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment and side effects of treatment. Episode 219: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 73) Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Sophie Davis, Emma-Praer Breger and Rachael Williams. During her time studying Biomedical Science, Sophie sparked a keen interest in cancer cell biology and treatment, this led Sophie to exploring a career as a therapeutic radiographer. Sophie completed a master's Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology. Sophie then went on to become a Band 5 Therapeutic Radiographer at The Royal Marsden Hospital. Sophie had a keen interest in students and education and became the practice educator for Therapeutic Radiography students. Sophie had a passion for improving education and completed a masters module in practice education. In 2022 Sophie started working as a lecturer at London South Bank University. Sophie is currently working on implementing different skills and simulation programmes into the degree course to enhance clinical learning. Emma-Praer has over a decade of experience as a therapeutic radiographer, having worked in a range of hospitals across England, including a veterinary clinic where she delivered radiotherapy to dogs and cats. Following her role at UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Services, she developed a passion for teaching, which led her to become a lecturer at LSBU. She is currently completing her PGCE apprenticeship and has recently introduced a personal statement–led approach to student recruitment. Rachael qualified as a Therapeutic Radiographer in July 2010 from the University of the West of England. Rachael is currently the course leader and senior lecturer for the Therapeutic Radiography programme at London South Bank University. Rachael is passionate about radiotherapy with a specific interest in radiotherapy planning and dosimetry, along with clinical practice. Rachael enjoys te...

Rad Chat Live #4: Society of Radiographers Annual Radiography Conference - Rhona Watson

15 min

Rhona talks about all things neuro-oncology. © Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #3: Society of Radiographers Annual Radiography Conference - Kasey McCulloch

3 min

Kasey talks about her degree in radiotherapy and next steps after qualifying. © Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #2: Society of Radiographers Annual Radiography Conference - Rita Matosinhos

5 min

Rita talks about her audit of dosimetry processes in her department. © Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

Rad Chat Live #1: Society of Radiographers Annual Radiography Conference - Dr. Rita Simões

5 min

Rita talks about the importance of research. © Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

E218: Dr. Aruni Ghose - Health Inequalities, AI in healthcare and Entrepreneurship

43 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer.  Episode 218 which is part of the living with and beyond cancer series. Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down Dr. Aruni Ghose, a Specialty Doctor in Oncology at the South East Wales Immunotherapy Toxicity Service, Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff and Research Fellow in Cardio-Oncology at the Hatter Cardiovascular Institute, University College London, UK. He is an NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, Chief Medical Officer at British based OncoFlow AI Cancer CoPilot. He is Director of Operations at the International Urology Cancer Summit, Steering Committee of the London Global Cancer Week Cancer Health Disparities, Oncology Council of the Royal Society of Medicine, Collaborator at the Lancet Commission on Cancer Control in the Commonwealth and a Future Cancer Leader at the UK and Ireland Global Cancer Network. In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara talk to Dr. Aruni Ghose about his career, health inequalities and OncoFlow, which uses AI to help healthcare professionals involved in cancer care create personalised management plans for cancer patients. CPD Reflection Points: One area of your practice where AI could improve patient care, efficiency or decision-making.What benefits this could bring to patients and healthcare professionals.What would need to be considered before introducing AI into your practice.Reflect on a patient you have cared for: What individual factors influenced their care? Could AI have helped identify or respond to any of these factors? What aspects of personalised care could AI never replace?Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form. Links from the Episode: Dr Aruni Ghose LinkedIn Profile Onco Flow AI Research links from the Episode: Dr Aruni Ghose Scholarly ActivityRad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam...

Bonus Episode: Donna Hughes and Carol Scott - Equipment Managed Services in the UK

36 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment.  Bonus Episode in paid partnership with Ergéa.  Description: In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Donna Hughes and Carol Scott. Donna is an experienced therapeutic radiographer with a long and varied career in radiotherapy practice and service development. She currently works for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the Lead Radiographer for the radiotherapy satellite centre in Milton Keynes, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. Donna trained in England and spent the first half of her career working in Ireland before returning to the UK. Her clinical experience includes roles in neuro-oncology and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), as well as contributing to the implementation of an MR Linac service in the private sector. She is particularly passionate about patient care and the people she works alongside.  Carol is a senior therapeutic radiographer and Radiotherapy Services Manager at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She has extensive experience in radiotherapy service leadership, advanced radiotherapy technologies and stereotactic radiotherapy, and has held senior clinical leadership roles including Deputy Clinical Director for Oncology. Carol has played a key role in the development of innovative radiotherapy services at Oxford, including stereotactic and image-guided radiotherapy, and has contributed to radiotherapy development and commissioning at a national level through NHS England. We discuss how the role of a managed equipment service supports staff by freeing up clinical time, supporting with recruitment and retention of staff, as well as sustainability and future proofing digital solutions.  CPD Reflection Points: Reflect on how the current management and maintenance of radiotherapy or diagnostic equipment affects your department’s efficiency, staff experience, and patient car...

E217: Dr. Richard Shaffer - Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions

44 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, benign conditions, side effects and long term conditions. Episode 217: Part of the Education and workforce development series (part 72) Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Richard Shaffer is a Radiation Oncologist and a prominent expert in the use of radiotherapy for treating benign disease, including Dupuytren’s, Ledderhose, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, keloid scars, osteoarthritis, tendinopathy and bursitis. Since starting his practice in 2011, Dr. Shaffer has treated more than 3000 benign patients and provided training and mentoring to fellow consultants starting benign radiotherapy practices. He co-wrote the 2015 Royal College of Radiologists guidelines for benign conditions and is the founder and President of the International Society for Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions (www.iorbc.com). This episode is a deep dive into Richard’s career, history of radiotherapy for benign conditions, dose and fractionation along with potential side effects. CPD Reflection Points: Identify common benign indications that can be treated by radiotherapy.Understand appropriate dose and fractionation for benign conditions.Recognise the risks and benefits of treating benign disease with ionising radiation.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form. Links from the Episode: Theralife clinicsDupuytrens UKJoint pain practice Radiotherapy Academy for Benign ConditionsInternational organisation for radiotherapy for benign conditionsResearch links from the Episode: Recommendations for using radiotherapy for benign disease in the UKRadiotherapy for benign disease; assessing the risk of radiation-induced cancer following exposure to intermediate dose radiationRad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke. © Rad Chat 202...

E216: Christopher Tuckett - Allied Health Professional Leadership

37 min

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses healthcare. Episode216: Part of the education and workforce development series (Part 72) Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Christopher Tuckett, a senior NHS leader and physiotherapist with a career spanning clinical practice, service improvement and strategic AHP leadership. He has led across acute, community and national settings, with a strong focus on quality, value and workforce optimisation. Christopher is currently undertaking a PhD exploring the acceptability of healthcare interventions, including digital models of care, bringing fresh insight into how technology, behaviour and service design intersect to improve outcomes and productivity. This episode is a deep dive into life as an AHP, career development, leadership and research into digital models of care.  CPD Reflection Points: What is one aspect of your work that creates significant value, but is currently difficult to measure or demonstrate? How could you make that value more visible?How has the episode changed your thinking about productivity in healthcare? Identify one measure of activity in your service that could be better linked to quality, outcomes or patient impact.What is one thing you could do differently when communicating the value of your role, or service to senior leaders, or finance colleagues? What will you do differently as a result?Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form. Links from the Episode: Christopher TuckettDigital Services for Integrated CareRad Chat Links: Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke. © Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved.   We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.   You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, lice...

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