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  • **Trigger Warning**

    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Judith Nepital as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 35).

    Discussion about Judith’s cancer diagnosis, health inequalities and how we can improve access for minorities communities.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) reflect on Judith’s experience of being diagnosed for cancer.

    2) evaluate your work space, how could you be more inclusive for people of colour.

    3) consider how you could tackle health inequalities that affect people living with and beyond cancer near you.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    From Me To You: https://www.instagram.com/frommetoyou.aos/?hl=en

    Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma): https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/bile-duct-cancer

    Cholangiocarcinoma Charity - Judith’s story: https://ammf.org.uk/blog/judith-neptial-my-cca-story/

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

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    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Katie Phillips as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 34).

    Discussion about Katie’s diagnosis and treatment along with her podcast Talking With Cancer.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) reflect on Katie’s experience of cancer.

    2) read the signs and symptoms of Thyroid cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/thyroid-cancer

    3) check out Katie’s website: Talking With Cancer: https://www.talkingwithcancer.com/ .

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Talking With Cancer: https://www.talkingwithcancer.com/

    Just Giving Link: https://www.justgiving.com/team/talkingwithcancer

    The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/

    Macmillan Cancer Support Thyroid Cancer: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/thyroid-cancer

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    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Richard Baker about his career, how his role as an engineer contributes to personalised care for patients having treatment at Genesis Care.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) reflect on the importance of maintaining medical equipment.

    2) consider ways to support recruitment and attrition of engineers.

    3) watch this video by Genesis Care on how radiotherapy works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEoQTBemyDY.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Genesis Care: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk

    Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM): https://www.ipem.ac.uk/

    Radiotherapy Physics Careers: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-science/roles-healthcare-science/physical-sciences-and-biomedical-engineering/radiotherapy-physics/radiotherapy-physics

    NHS Radiotherapy Engineering Apprenticeship Example: https://www.iop.org/careers-physics/your-future-with-physics/apprentice/george-stewart#gref

    STEM Ambassadors: https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors

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

  • Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Kat Tunnicliffe as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 46).

    Discussion about Kat’s career, importance of physiotherapy for people living with and beyond cancer undergoing radiotherapy treatment and Perci Health.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) what considerations are taken in your department for physiotherapy referral before radiotherapy?
    2) consider how you can incorporate evidence based practice on maintaining normal function of areas affected by surgery into your practice?
    3) read these resources: https://www.selca.nhs.uk/professionals/latest-guidance-and-resources/physical-activity.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Perci Health: https://www.percihealth.com/

    South East London Cancer Alliance Top Tips on Physical Activity & Cancer: https://www.selca.nhs.uk/professionals/latest-guidance-and-resources/physical-activity

    Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Cancer: https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/cancer

    Trekstock Cancer Charity exercise and cancer: https://www.trekstock.com/exercise-cancer

    Move charity: https://movecharity.org/

    5K Your Way: https://movecharity.org/5k-your-way-1

    Couch to fitness: https://couchtofitness.com/

    Couch to 5K: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/running-and-aerobic-exercises/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/

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

  • **Trigger Warning**

    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nicola Nuttall as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 33).

    Discussion about Laura Nuttall’s diagnosis and treatment, Nicola’s campaigning and the Be More Laura foundation.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1. read about the signs and symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/

    reflect on Nicola’s experience as a parent while Laura was diagnosed and had treatment.

    3. consider how you could support someone who during grief and bereavement.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Be More Laura: https://www.bemorelaura.com/

    Our Brain Bank: https://www.ourbrainbank.org/use-your-brains/

    Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/

    Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour

    Teenage Cancer Trust: https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/

    Mind Charity - Grief: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/experiences-of-grief/

    Child Bereavement UK: https://www.childbereavementuk.org/

    Make A Wish Foundation UK: https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/

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

  • Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Veronica Dell’Acqua and Prof. Cihan Gani about incredible careers, the hypothesis testing programme (HTP) and MR-adaptive dose escalated radiotherapy in rectal cancer (MARS).

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) consider the benefits of the MR Linac consortium in progressing MR-adaptive radiotherapy.

    2) reflect on the challenges people with rectal cancer face with current radiotherapy workflows.

    3) consider the benefits of organ sparing within the rectal cancer pathway.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    MR-Linac Consortium Website: https://mrlconsortium.org

    Elekta Focus Article on MR Linac: https://www.elekta.com/focus/first-of-its-kind-program-to-reinforce-mr-guided-radiation-therapy-evidence-base/

    Evolution of the MOMENTUM Study for Evidence-Based Implementation of MR-Guided Radiotherapy Using the 1.5 Tesla MR-Linac: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)06346-0/fulltext

    Outcomes of Tolerability, Acute Toxicity and Quality of Life from MR-Guided Radiation Therapy (1.5T MR-Linac) for Liver Metastases in the MOMENTUM Study: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)05415-9/fulltext

    Patient-Reported Outcomes of Rectal Cancer Patients Treated on a 1.5T MR-Linac within the MOMENTUM Study: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)05720-6/fulltext

    Optimising the MR-Linac as a standard treatment modality: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jmrs.712

    Interim Toxicity Analysis From the Randomized HERMES Trial of 2- and 5-Fraction Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Guided Adaptive Prostate Radiation Therapy: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)07949-X/fulltext

    Development of prostate bed delineation consensus guidelines for MRI-guided radiotherapy and assessment of its impact on interobserver variability: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)07848-3/fulltext

    Gating and intrafraction drift correction on a 1.5 T MR-Linac: Clinical dosimetric benefits for upper abdominal tumors: Gating and intrafraction drift correction on a 1.5 T MR-Linac: Clinical dosimetric benefits for upper abdominal tumors - Radiotherapy and Oncology(thegreenjournal.com)

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  • Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rob Julian who discusses his career, Oncology Systems Limited and their My QA proactive product.

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    ​​Links from podcast:

    ​​Oncology Systems Limited: https://osl.uk.com/

    ​​My QA Proactive: https://osl.uk.com/qa-dosimetry/qa/myqa-physics-management-platform/myqa-proactive/

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  • Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charlotte Buttercase as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 45).

    Discussion about Charlotte’s medical student journey, research interests and things for future medical students to consider.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) reflect on how you advocate for your patient's best interests in your practice?

    2) reflect on how we can work together to improve diversity in our healthcare system?

    3) consider the current barriers to engagement in clinical research? Both for patients, and healthcare professionals.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Patient and Public Engagement: https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/best-practice/public-involvement/

    Need for increased diversity in Medicine: https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/workforce-and-business/workforce-diversity/nhs-workforce/latest/

    British Society of Immunology: https://www.immunology.org

    Waite Hydrocephalus Bursary Award: https://srhsb.com/waite-hydrocephalus-research-student-bursary/

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

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    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Damien Garland to hear his experience of Prostate Cancer and treatment on the MR Linac at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) reflect on Damien’s experience of prostate cancer.

    2) reflect on how you can improve patient experience for people undergoing treatment in your department.

    3) consider ways to improve awareness of mental health issues for men.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/

    Prostate Cancer UK Charity: https://prostatecanceruk.org/

    Mental Health UK Charityhttps://mentalhealth-uk.org/mens-mental-health/

    Mind Charity - a report on men’s health: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/reports-and-guides/get-it-off-your-chest-a-report-on-men-s-mental-health/

    MR-Linac Consortium Website: https://mrlconsortium.org

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

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    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Amy Cohen Epstein as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 32).

    Discussion about Amy’s career, personal and family experiences of cancer along with the Lynne Cohen Foundation

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) Reflect on Amy’s experience of her mother, Lynne’s, experience of cancer.

    2) Consider how socioeconomic factors can impact on cancer early diagnosis and prevention in USA.

    3) Consider how you could positively influence your family and friends on cancer prevention and early detection.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Lynne Cohen Foundation: https://lynnecohenfoundation.org/

    The Series for Education & Awareness in Medicine: https://www.the-seam.com/stories/your-guide-to-preventive-care-screenings-at-every-age

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  • Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. John Christodouleas about his career, medical affairs and MR Linac based research.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) reflect on your motivations for working in healthcare.

    2) consider the differences in private and public healthcare.

    3) consider ways to improve access to radiotherapy.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    MR-Linac Consortium Website: https://mrlconsortium.org

    Evolution of the MOMENTUM Study for Evidence-Based Implementation of MR-Guided Radiotherapy Using the 1.5 Tesla MR-Linac: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)06346-0/fulltext

    Outcomes of Tolerability, Acute Toxicity and Quality of Life from MR-Guided Radiation Therapy (1.5T MR-Linac) for Liver Metastases in the MOMENTUM Study: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)05415-9/fulltext

    Patient-Reported Outcomes of Rectal Cancer Patients Treated on a 1.5T MR-Linac within the MOMENTUM Study: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)05720-6/fulltext

    Optimising the MR-Linac as a standard treatment modality: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jmrs.712

    Interim Toxicity Analysis From the Randomized HERMES Trial of 2- and 5-Fraction Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Guided Adaptive Prostate Radiation Therapy: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)07949-X/fulltext

    Development of prostate bed delineation consensus guidelines for MRI-guided radiotherapy and assessment of its impact on interobserver variability: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)07848-3/fulltext

    Gating and intrafraction drift correction on a 1.5 T MR-Linac: Clinical dosimetric benefits for upper abdominal tumors: Gating and intrafraction drift correction on a 1.5 T MR-Linac: Clinical dosimetric benefits for upper abdominal tumors - Radiotherapy and Oncology(thegreenjournal.com)

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

  • **Trigger Warning**

    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Tatum de Roeck as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 30).

    Discussion about Tatum’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, benefits of yoga and Shine Cancer Support charity.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) Reflect on Tatum’s experience of cancer and treatment.

    2) Consider how you could improve Tatum’s experience of treatment.

    3) Explore and consider the benefits of yoga for people living with and beyond cancer.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Shine Cancer Support: https://shinecancersupport.org/

    Not your grandma’s cancer show podcast hosted by Tatum: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/not-your-grandma-s-cancer-show/id1603674127

    Articles on the rise in cancer in the under 50s: https://www.bmj.com/company/newsroom/global-surge-in-cancers-among-the-under-50s-over-past-three-decades/ and https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/sep/05/cancer-cases-in-under-50s-worldwide-up-nearly-80-in-three-decades-study-finds

    Yoga into Cancer Care: A Review of the Evidence-Based Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5769195/

    Yoga for Symptom Management in Oncology: A Review of the Evidence Base and Future Directions for Research: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6541520/

    Effects of yoga vs placebo on inflammation among cancer survivors: A nationwide multicenter phase III randomised controlled trial (RCT): https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.2023.41.16_suppl.12111

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  • Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Bethany Williams and Rebekah Lawes about their careers, therapeutic radiographer led working and MR Linac workflow.

    The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust’s MR Linac was implemented with The Institute of Cancer Research, London (ICR), and funded by a £10-million grant from the Medical Research Council to the ICR and supported by The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    Reflect on potential patient benefits, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Identify specific cases or scenarios where this technology could enhance treatment precision and outcomes.Consider the enablers and barriers to therapeutic radiographer led workflows.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Evolution of the MOMENTUM Study for Evidence-Based Implementation of MR-Guided Radiotherapy Using the 1.5 Tesla MR-Linac: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)06346-0/fulltext

    Outcomes of Tolerability, Acute Toxicity and Quality of Life from MR-Guided Radiation Therapy (1.5T MR-Linac) for Liver Metastases in the MOMENTUM Study: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)05415-9/fulltext

    Patient-Reported Outcomes of Rectal Cancer Patients Treated on a 1.5T MR-Linac within the MOMENTUM Study: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)05720-6/fulltext

    Optimising the MR-Linac as a standard treatment modality: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jmrs.712

    Interim Toxicity Analysis From the Randomized HERMES Trial of 2- and 5-Fraction Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Guided Adaptive Prostate Radiation Therapy: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)07949-X/fulltext

    Development of prostate bed delineation consensus guidelines for MRI-guided radiotherapy and assessment of its impact on interobserver variability: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)07848-3/fulltext

    Gating and intrafraction drift correction on a 1.5 T MR-Linac: Clinical dosimetric benefits for upper abdominal tumors: Gating and intrafraction drift correction on a 1.5 T MR-Linac: Clinical dosimetric benefits for upper abdominal tumors - Radiotherapy and Oncology(thegreenjournal.com)

    Therapeutic Radiographers at the Helm: Moving Towards Radiographer-Led MR-Guided Radiotherapy https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1078817422001109#:~:text=TRs%20are%20pivotal%20in%20image,are%20indispensable%20for%20the%20MRIgRT

    The Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) publishes this guidance document for the therapeutic radiography profession and education providers with an overview of the educational and professional requirements for the profession to support safe, effective use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in radiotherapy for the purposes of simulation (MRSim) or on-board radiotherapy guidance (MR-RT). https://www.sor.org/getmedia/3be2a7d1-2d57-4d6b-b4ef-60368a3b7eae/mri_guided_radiotherapy-1.pdf_2

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  • Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Heather Williams MBE as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 44).

    Discussion about Heather’s career, the role of a physicist, and the importance of women and non-binary people in science.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) Reflect on how you first found out about your profession and career routes.

    2) Consider how you can help improve access for women and non-binary people within your profession.

    3) Look at the Science Grrl website: https://sciencegrrl.co.uk/.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Wikipedia Heather Williams(physicist) - Wikipedia

    ScienceGrrl’s website Home - ScienceGrrl

    Discovery of the positron, including THAT photo: Positron - Wikipedia

    National PET Imaging Platform (using total body PETCT): National PET Imaging Platform | NPIP

    Introduction to total body PETCT and the physicists who designed it (also suitable for use in schools): How does physics allow us to look inside the body? - Futurum(futurumcareers.com)

    Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM): https://www.ipem.ac.uk/

    STEM ambassadors: https://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors

    Society of Radiographers Careers, Promotion and Outreach Group: https://www.sor.org/about/get-involved/special-interest-groups/careers-promotion-and-outreach-group

    Society of Radiographers Promoting the Profession Resources: https://www.sor.org/about/about-radiography/promotional-resources

    If anyone knows someone they think deserves an MBE, here are details of how you nominate them Nominate someone for an honour or award: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

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  • **Trigger Warning**

    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Alison Tree’s about her career, prostate cancer treatment and the future of MR Linac research.

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    ​​To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    ​​1. Read the associated documents and research.
    2. ​​Reflect on your current practice and consider how the MOMENTUM study findings align with, or challenge your existing approaches to prostate cancer management.

    ​​

    ​​​​Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

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    ​​Links from podcast:

    ​​The Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) publishes this guidance document for the therapeutic radiography profession and education providers with an overview of the educational and professional requirements for the profession to support safe, effective use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in radiotherapy for the purposes of simulation (MRSim) or on-board radiotherapy guidance (MR-RT): https://www.sor.org/getmedia/3be2a7d1-2d57-4d6b-b4ef-60368a3b7eae/mri_guided_radiotherapy-1.pdf_2.

    Daily adaptive radiotherapy for patients with prostate cancer using a high field MR-linac: Initial clinical experiences and assessment of delivered doses compared to a C-arm linac: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7210377/.

    5-Year Outcomes from PACE B: An International Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) vs. Conventionally Fractionated or Moderately Hypo Fractionated External Beam Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer:

    https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)07822-7/fulltext.

    The MOMENTUM Study: An International Registry for the Evidence-Based Introduction of MR-Guided Adaptive Therapy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7505056/.

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  • **Trigger Warning**

    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with James Barber as part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (part 9).

    Discussion about James’ career, importance of inclusion and the Society of Radiographers Equality Diversity & Inclusion Group, Equalise.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) Consider how interactions with patients can differ at pre-treatment as a patients first visit to the radiotherapy department compared to treatment appointments.

    2) Reflect on a time you have interacted with a non cis-gender or heterosexual patient and consider how you tailored this interaction more to meet the patients specific needs, and how you could have tailored this more.

    3) Look around in your department and at the resources you provide to your patients and reflect on how these could be made to be more inclusive and welcoming to a broader ranger of patients.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Signing up to Equalise (all groups) - Equalise Application Form | SoR (Available to SoR members only).

    Signing up to LGBTQI+ Equalise Group – email [email protected] (Available to SoR members only).

    Signing up to Radiotherapy Pre-Treatment Special Interest Group – email [email protected]

    Pre-Treatment SIG meeting – to run 2024 (date TBC) – updates and sign up will be circulated via the Radiotherapy Pre-Treatment Special Interest Group Synapse Page Society of Radiographers. Equalise: https://www.sor.org/students/support-advice#:~:text=Equalise%20is%20our%20Equality%20and,sexual%20orientation%2C%20disability%20and%20belief.

    Society of Radiographers equality news: https://www.sor.org/news/equalities.

    Royal College of Radiologists National Radiotherapy Consent Forms: https://www.rcr.ac.uk/our-services/management-service-delivery/national-radiotherapy-consent-forms/.

    LGBTQI+ Resources:

    OUTpatients - LGBTIQ+ Cancer Charity

    Stonewall

    Inclusive pregnancy status guidelines for ionising radiation: Diagnostic and therapeutic exposures | SoR

    NHS England » LGBT health

    LGBTQ+ people and cancer treatment | Macmillan Cancer Support

    LGBTQ+ people and cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support

    Prostate cancer is not just a man's concern - the use of PSA screening in transgender women - PubMed(nih.gov)

    Gender-Affirming Surgery and Cancer: Considerations for Radiation Oncologists for Pelvic Radiation in Transfeminine Patients - International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics(redjournal.org)

    Prostate cancer tests and treatment: A guide for gay and bisexual men | Prostate Cancer UK

    Developing UK Guidance on How Long Men Should Abstain from Receiving Anal Sex before, During and after Interventions for Prostate Cancer - PubMed(nih.gov)

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  • Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Cameron Baillie to discuss his career to date, MR Linac series and the MR Linac Consortium.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) Reflect upon your practice, how you can you learn about MR guided radiotherapy solutions

    2) Reflect upon the impact that MR guidance can have on the radiotherapy treatments and the benefit this will bring to patients.

    3) Reflect upon the role of radiographers in the future of MR Guided radiotherapy treatments.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    MR-Linac Consortium Website: https://mrlconsortium.orgEvolution of the MOMENTUM Study for Evidence-Based Implementation of MR-Guided Radiotherapy Using the 1.5 Tesla MR-Linac: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)06346-0/fulltextOutcomes of Tolerability, Acute Toxicity and Quality of Life from MR-Guided Radiation Therapy (1.5T MR-Linac) for Liver Metastases in the MOMENTUM Study: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)05415-9/fulltextPatient-Reported Outcomes of Rectal Cancer Patients Treated on a 1.5T MR-Linac within the MOMENTUM Study: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)05720-6/fulltextOptimising the MR-Linac as a standard treatment modality: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jmrs.712Interim Toxicity Analysis From the Randomized HERMES Trial of 2- and 5-Fraction Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Guided Adaptive Prostate Radiation Therapy: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)07949-X/fulltextDevelopment of prostate bed delineation consensus guidelines for MRI-guided radiotherapy and assessment of its impact on interobserver variability: https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(23)07848-3/fulltextGating and intrafraction drift correction on a 1.5 T MR-Linac: Clinical dosimetric benefits for upper abdominal tumors: Gating and intrafraction drift correction on a 1.5 T MR-Linac: Clinical dosimetric benefits for upper abdominal tumors - Radiotherapy and Oncology(thegreenjournal.com)

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  • **Trigger Warning**

    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Barbara Wilson as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (part 30).

    Discussion about Barbara’s cancer treatment, how to manage your finances during cancer treatment and how to signpost.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) Reflect how you might approach a conversation with someone living with and beyond cancer who is considered about managing their finances.

    2) Consider how you could support someone living with and beyond cancer to work through their cancer treatment.

    3) Consider how you can signpost within your department.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Working With Cancer Social Enterprise: https://workingwithcancer.co.uk/.

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  • **Trigger Warning**

    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Isla Veal as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 43).

    Discussion about Isla’s career, current projects and the benefits of exercise for people living with and beyond cancer.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) Reflect on how you approach a conversation on exercise during treatment to someone living with and beyond cancer.

    2) Consider the benefits of exercise for prehabilitation and rehabilitation.

    3) Read the South East London Cancer Alliance Top Tips on Physical Activity & Cancer: https://www.selca.nhs.uk/professionals/latest-guidance-and-resources/physical-activity

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:

    Guys and St. Thomas’ Hospital: www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk

    South East London Cancer Alliance Top Tips on Physical Activity & Cancer: https://www.selca.nhs.uk/professionals/latest-guidance-and-resources/physical-activity

    Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Cancer: https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/cancer
    Trekstock Cancer Charity exercise and cancer: https://www.trekstock.com/exercise-cancer

    Move charity: https://movecharity.org/

    5K Your Way: https://movecharity.org/5k-your-way-1
    Couch to fitness: https://couchtofitness.com/

    Couch to 5K: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/running-and-aerobic-exercises/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/


    Publications:

    Veal I, Peat N, Jones GD, Tsianakas V, Armes J. Missed opportunities for physical activity management at key points throughout the chemotherapy pathway for colorectal survivors: an observational interview study. Support Care Cancer. 2019 Apr;27(4):1215-1222. doi: 10.1007/s00520-018-4472-y. Epub 2018 Oct 11. PMID: 30310988.

    PATEL, ALPA V.; FRIEDENREICH, CHRISTINE M.; MOORE, STEVEN C.; HAYES, SANDRA C.; SILVER, JULIE K.; CAMPBELL, KRISTIN L.; WINTERS-STONE, KERRI; GERBER, LYNN H.; GEORGE, STEPHANIE M.; FULTON, JANET E.; DENLINGER, CRYSTAL; MORRIS, G. STEPHEN; HUE, TRISHA; SCHMITZ, KATHRYN H.; MATTHEWS, CHARLES E.. American College of Sports Medicine Roundtable Report on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Cancer Prevention and Control. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 51(11):p 2391-2402, November 2019. | DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002117

    Boyle H, Fullbrook A, Wills A, Veal I, Peat N, Al-Noor Z, Bradshaw R, Raga A, Hegarty A, Hainsworth A, Ilyas M, Banugo P, Bidd H; Guy's and St Thomas’ Hospital Prehabilitation team. “Multimodal prehabilitation service for patients with colorectal cancer: the challenges of implementation”. BMJ Open Qual. (2023) May;12(2):e002064. doi: 10.1136/bmjoq-2022-002064. PMID: 37220992.

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  • **Trigger Warning**

    Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rhianna Rout-Lysandrou as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (part 42).

    Discussion about Rhi’s career and role as an oncology dietitian.

    To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

    1) reflect on the challenges people living with and beyond cancer face during cancer treatments.

    2) consider the information you give to people living with and beyond cancer around diet and nutrition.

    3) consider how you can signpost people to evidence based information.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

    Links from podcast:
    British Dietetics Association Food Facts sheet: https://www.bda.uk.com/food-health/food-facts.html

    British Dietetics Association Specialist Oncology Group: https://www.bda.uk.com/specialist-groups-and-branches/oncology-specialist-group.html
    World Cancer Research Fund: https://www.wcrf-uk.org/
    Trekstock Cancer Charity nutrition and cancer: https://www.trekstock.com/nutrition-and-cancer

    Macmillan Cancer Support building-up diet: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/building-up-diet

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