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Rad Chat

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamararadchat.transistor.fm
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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Episodes

E174: Hannah Furness - Role of Physiotherapy in Oncology

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer. ​​ ​​ Episode 174: of our living with and beyond cancer series (part 55) ​​ ​​ Description: In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Hannah, who is a chartered physiotherapist with over 12 years clinical experience in oncology, across a broad range of NHS, charity, private and voluntary sectors. Currently, she is working as an NHS Therapies Lead in Patient Optimisation and Geriatric Oncology. ​​Alongside this role, Hannah...

Jul 21, 202543 minEp. 174

E173: Sophie Lambert and Georgia Azzopardi - Radioactive Iodine Treatment

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and its treatment. ​​ ​​ Episode 174: Part of the living with and beyond Series (Part 54). ​​ ​​ Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Georgia Azzopardi and Sophie Lambert, to discuss radioactive iodine treatment, from both a therapeutic radiographers perspective and a patients perspective. ​​ ​​ CPD Reflection Points: ​​Reflect upon how we ensure that patients fully understand the long-term sid...

Jul 14, 202539 minEp. 173

E172: Eva Starkey - From a Being a Patient to becoming a Diagnostic Radiographer Lecturer and Specialist Diagnostic Radiographer

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses congenital conditions, treatment, pain and challenges. Episode 172: Part of the Leadership Series (Part 29) Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Eva Starkey who is a diagnostic radiography lecturer and specialist diagnostic radiographer. She was attracted to diagnostic radiography from a very young age due to being on the other side of the scanner as a patient. She was born with developmental dysplasia o...

Jul 07, 202551 minEp. 172

E171: Bhavna Mehta - The Role of a Paediatric Specialist Orthotist

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses congenital conditions and discrimination. Episode 171: Part of the Workforce and Education Series (Part 60) Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Bhavna Mehta who qualified from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow with an honours degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics in 2021. Bhavna is currently working as a Paediatric Orthotist at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool. She previously worked at Queen Ma...

Jun 30, 202531 minEp. 171

Rad Chat in Uganda #4 Karim Mawerere - "why I wanted to move into oncology after becoming a diagnostic radiographer"

Trigger warning: cancer, cancer treatment and lack of access to treatment. Episode: bonus episode where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Karim from the Uganda Cancer Institute about his role as a radiation therapist and why he moved into oncology after becoming a diagnostic radiographer. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link Tree Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok BlueSky YouTube...

Jun 25, 202515 min

Rad Chat in Uganda #3: Catherine Nakato - "why you need female radiation therapists in Uganda"

Trigger warning: cancer, cancer treatment and lack of access to treatment. Episode: bonus episode where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Catherine from the Uganda Cancer Institute about her role as a radiation therapist and why having female staff is important for the people living with and beyond cancer in Uganda. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link Tree Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok BlueSky YouTube...

Jun 25, 202513 min

Rad Chat in Uganda #2: Ben Ssemata - "why I became a radiation therapist in Uganda"

Trigger warning : cancer, cancer treatment and lack of access to treatment. Episode : bonus episode where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ben from the Uganda Cancer Institute about his role as a radiation therapist, why be wanted to get into this profession and how he hopes to inspire others. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link Tree Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok BlueSky YouTube...

Jun 25, 20258 min

Rad Chat in Uganda #1: Martin Seguya - Supporting the Radiation Therapist Workforce in Uganda

Trigger warning : cancer, cancer treatment and lack of access to treatment. Episode : bonus episode where Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Martin from the Uganda Cancer Institute about his role as a radiation therapist, training and workforce needs. Rad Chat Links: ​​ Rad Chat Website ​​ Link Tree ​​ Facebook ​​ Instagram ​​ LinkedIn ​​ TikTok ​​ BlueSky ​​ YouTube...

Jun 24, 20258 min

E170: Niall Finnegan - PhD Study and Physical Activity in Cancer Care

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, death and dying, and cancer treatment. Episode 170: Part of the Living with and Beyond Series (Part 53) Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit with Niall Finnegan to discuss his PhD, the role of physical activity and supporting people living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. Niall shares his very personal reasons for being so passionate about his PhD and shares the challenges he’s faced. CPD Reflection ...

Jun 16, 202533 minEp. 170

Rad Chat Live #23 at UKOF Conference: Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson - Reflections

Trigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link Tree Facebook In...

Jun 13, 20254 min

Rad Chat Live #22 at UKOF Conference 2025: Lorna Sturgess - Therapeutic Radiographer

Trigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Lorna Sturgess - Therapeutic Radiographer. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link Tree Facebook I...

Jun 13, 20258 min

Rad Chat Live #21 at UKOF Conference 2025: Baz Rodgers and Dr. Helen Rolfe - West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and access to treatment. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Baz Rodgers and Dr. Helen Rolfe - West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance . Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer ...

Jun 13, 202512 min

Rad Chat Live #20 at UKOF Conference 2025: Jason Pawluk - West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and access to treatment. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Jason Pawluk - West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance . Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Link...

Jun 13, 20257 min

Rad Chat Live #19 at UKOF Conference 2025: Dr. Ricky Frazer - Immunotherapy

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and immunotherapy. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Dr. Ricky Frazer - Immunotherapy. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link Tree Face...

Jun 13, 20258 min

Rad Chat Live #18 at UKOF Conference 2025: Jack Quinn - Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

Trigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Jack Quinn - Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link Tree Face...

Jun 13, 20257 min

Rad Chat Live #17 at UKOF Conference 2025: Dr. Sarah Salih - Effects of Particle Therapy on the Immune System

Trigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Sarah Salih - Effects of Particle Therapy on the Immune System. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website...

Jun 13, 20258 min

Rad Chat Live #16 at UKOF Conference 2025: Sarah Dewhurst - Exercise and Oncology

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and clinical trials. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Sarah Dewhurst - Exercise and Oncology. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link T...

Jun 13, 20255 min

Rad Chat Live #15 at UKOF Conference 2025: Dr. Dan Monnery - Supportive & Palliative Care

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment, palliative and end of life care. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025: Dr. Dan Monnery - Palliative and Supportive Care. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: ...

Jun 13, 20258 min

Rad Chat Live #14 at UKOF Conference 2025: Dr. Shibani Nicum and Dr. Susan Lalondrelle - Gynae-oncology Trials Group

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and clinical trials. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Dr. Shibani Nicum and Dr. Susan Lalondrelle - gynae-oncology trials group Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. R...

Jun 13, 202511 min

Rad Chat Live #13 at UKOF Conference 2025: Ellen Quinney, Wayne Douglas and Paul Thomas - North East London Cancer Alliance

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and health inequalities. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Ellen Quinney, Wayne Douglas and Paul Thomas - North East London Cancer Alliance. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in ca...

Jun 12, 202518 min

Rad Chat Live #12 at UKOF Conference 2025: Richard (Ric) Myers and Dr. Stewart Manning - Living With and Beyond Cancer

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment and living with and beyond cancer. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Richard (Ric) Myers and Dr. Stewart Manning - living with and beyond cancer. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re p...

Jun 12, 20259 min

Rad Chat Live #11 at UKOF Conference 2025: Suzanne Nimmo - Macmillan Cancer Support charity

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and living with and beyond cancer. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Suzanne Nimmo from Macmillan Cancer Support Charity . Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Cha...

Jun 12, 20257 min

Rad Chat Live #10 at UKOF Conference 2025: Jackie Wright - Future Dreams Charity

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and living with and beyond cancer. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Jackie Wright from Future Dreams Charity Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad ...

Jun 12, 202510 min

Rad Chat Live #9 at UKOF Conference 2025: Alison Goulding - Radiotherapy UK Charity

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and lack of access to treatment. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Alison Goulding - radiotherapy UK charity Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad C...

Jun 12, 20257 min

Rad Chat Live #8 at UKOF Conference 2025 with Dr. Mona Hassan - Women for Oncology UK

Trigger Warning: cancer and discrimination. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live # at UKOF Conference 2025 Dr. Mona Hassan - Women for Oncology UK. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link Tree Facebook Inst...

Jun 12, 20259 min

Rad Chat Live #7 at UKOF Conference 2025 with Becky Clack - SWAG Cancer Alliance

Trigger Warning: cancer and cancer treatment. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Becky Clark - SWAG Cancer Alliance. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad Chat Website Link Tree Facebook Inst...

Jun 12, 20256 min

Rad Chat Live #6 at UKOF Conference 2025 with Sergi Fayos - Trialing - Clinical Trial Finder

Trigger Warning: cancer, cancer treatment and clinical trial finder. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Sergi Fayos - Trialing, Clinical Trial Finder. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad Ch...

Jun 12, 20256 min

Rad Chat Live #5 at UKOF Conference 2025 with Mr. Ian Ellis - Consultant Clinical Geneticist

Trigger Warning: cancer, genomics, inherited conditions, surgery and genetic testing. Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Mr. Ian Ellis - Consultant Clinical Geneticist. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad ...

Jun 12, 20259 min

Rad Chat Live #4 at UKOF Conference 2025 with Jo Fairhurst - West Midlands Cancer Alliance.

Trigger Warning: cancer treatment and side effects of cancer treatment Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Jo Fairhurst - West Midlands Cancer Alliance. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad C...

Jun 12, 20255 min

Rad Chat Live #3 at UKOF Conference 2025: Lucy Baker - Dental Therapist

Trigger Warning: oral hygiene, cancer treatment and side effects of cancer treatment Bonus Episode: Rad Chat Live at UKOF Conference 2025 with Lucy Baker - Dental Therapist. Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk . Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. Rad Chat Links: Rad Ch...

Jun 12, 20257 min
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