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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Arjun Sahgal to discuss his career, and the uses of radiosurgery for brain metastasis. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/ 2) reflect on the benefits of radiosurgery for people diagnosed with brain metastasis. 3) consider the impact of reduced access to radiosurgery could have on a a person living with beyond cancer and their loved ones / carers. 4) watch this video on the Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxikNfTbtzw Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X. Links from podcast: Elekta: https://www.elekta.com/ Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.elekta.com/patients/gamma-knife-treatment/ Leksell Gamma Knife Lightening: https://www.elekta.com/products/stereotactic-radiosurgery/leksell-gamma-knife-lightning/ The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/ The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Videos on how to prepare for treatment: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/ Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour Therapeutic Role of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Neuro-Oncology (2020): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023953/ Characterization and commissioning of a Leksell Gamma Knife ICON system for framed and frameless stereotactic radiosurgery (2022): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35064749/ Concurrent Olaparib and Radiation Therapy in Older Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma: The Phase 1 Dose-Escalation PARADIGM Trial (2024): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360301624000154?via%3Dihub FINAL RESULTS OF THE MGMT UNMETHYLATED ARM OF PARADIGM-2: A PHASE I STUDY OF OLAPARIB AND RADIOTHERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH NEWLY DIAGNOSED GLIOBLASTOMA (GBM) (2023): https://academic.oup.com/neuro-oncology/article-abstract/25/Supplement_2/ii20/7264478?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=true Results of the OPARATIC trial: A phase I dose escalation study of olaparib in combination with temozolomide (TMZ) in patients with relapsed glioblastoma (GBM) (2017): https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2017.35.15_suppl.2022 Non-Cancerous Conditions Links: The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Other Conditions Treated: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/conditions-treated/conditions Elekta case stud on bilateral thalamotomy with Leksell Gamma Knife for Essential Tremor: https://www.elekta.com/medical-affairs/case-studies/case-study-bilateral-thalamotomy-with-leksell-gamma-knife-for-essential-tremor/ Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9160151/ Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For Brain Vascular Malformations: Current Evidence And Future Tasks (2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6874113/ Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia : Review and Update (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452385/ Arjun’s Research: Hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery(HSRS) as a salvage treatment for brain metastases failing prior stereotactic radiosurgery(SRS). Yan M, Lee M, Myrehaug S, Tseng CL, Detsky J, Chen H, Das S, Yeboah C, Lipsman N, Costa LD, Holden L, Heyn C, Maralani P, Ruschin M, Sahgal A, Soliman H. J Neurooncol. 2023 Mar;162(1):119-128. doi: 10.1007/s11060-023-04265-y. Epub 2023 Mar 13. Gamma knife icon based hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery(GKI-HSRS) for brain metastases: impact of dose and volume. Yan M, Holden L, Wang M, Soliman H, Myrehaug S, Tseng CL, Detsky J,...

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Louise Codd as part of the equity, diversity and inclusion series (part 11.). Discussion about Louise’s career, the experiences of ethnically diverse students in therapeutic radiography undergraduate education in the UK and future research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read: ‘closing the gap, 3 years on’ https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/policy-and-research/publications/features/closing-gap-three-years/introduction to understand more about the awarding gap in higher education - reflect on how the issues discussed apply, or perhaps may apply to the experience of therapeutic radiography training. 2) reflect upon your practice and how we can be ally’s to students from ethnically diverse backgrounds in our clinical department. 3) investigate allyship training and the discrimination policy in your department. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X. Links from podcast: Professionalism in 2024: today's doctors shouldn't be held to outdated ideas: https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj.q424 Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Sithembile Ngidi and Dr. Mogwale Motebajane to discuss their careers, Radiosurgery in Africa, health inequalities and the benefits of multi-disciplinary working. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/ 2) reflect on the challenges people with brain tumours and neurological conditions face in Africa. 3) consider the benefits of multi-disciplinary working within Radiosurgery. 4) watch this video on the Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxikNfTbtzw Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X. Links from podcast: Elekta: https://www.elekta.com/ Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.elekta.com/patients/gamma-knife-treatment/ Leksell Gamma Knife Lightening: https://www.elekta.com/products/stereotactic-radiosurgery/leksell-gamma-knife-lightning/ The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/ The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Videos on how to prepare for treatment: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/ Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour Therapeutic Role of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Neuro-Oncology (2020): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023953/ Gamma Knife South Africa: https://www.gamma-knife.co.za/ Radiotherapy resources in Africa: an International Atomic Energy Agency update and analysis of projected needs (2021): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8675892/ Radiotherapy infrastructure for brain metastasis treatment in Africa: practical guildelines for implementation of a stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) program (2023): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12553-023-00799-3 Expanding radiotherapy access in Sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of travel burdens and patient-related benefits of hypofractionation (2023): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10151787/ Dr. Sithembile Ngidi: https://multimedicsumhlanga.co.za/specialists/dr-sithembile-ngidi/ Dr. Mogwale Motebajane: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/doctors/9/dr-mogwale-samson-motebejane.html Mediclinic Emfuleni: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/emfuleni/home.html Mediclinic Vereeniging: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/vereeniging/home.html Non-Cancerous Conditions Links: The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Other Conditions Treated: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/conditions-treated/conditions Elekta case stud on bilateral thalamotomy with Leksell Gamma Knife for Essential Tremor: https://www.elekta.com/medical-affairs/case-studies/case-study-bilateral-thalamotomy-with-leksell-gamma-knife-for-essential-tremor/ Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9160151/ Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For Brain Vascular Malformations: Current Evidence And Future Tasks (2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6874113/ Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia : Review and Update (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452385/ Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ellie Crawley as part of the leadership series (part 19). Discussion about Ellie’s journey into becoming a business owner, mental health and empowerment. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on how you view exercise for your lifestyle. 2) reflect on how you explain how to safely exercise to people undergoing cancer treatments. 3) consider the benefits of prehab for people undergoing cancer treatments. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X. Links from podcast: Feel Fit: https://www.myfeelfitstudio.com/ Mind Charity: https://www.mind.org.uk/ Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Matthew Foote to discuss his career, introduction of Radiosurgery in Australia and health inequalities. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/ 2) reflect on the experiences of people living with and beyond cancer Australia who need to travel long distances for radiotherapy. 3) consider the benefits of single day treatments for people who need to travel for radiosurgery. 4) watch this video on the Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxikNfTbtzw Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X. Links from podcast: Elekta: https://www.elekta.com/ Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.elekta.com/patients/gamma-knife-treatment/ Leksell Gamma Knife Lightening: https://www.elekta.com/products/stereotactic-radiosurgery/leksell-gamma-knife-lightning/ The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/ The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Videos on how to prepare for treatment: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/ Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour Therapeutic Role of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Neuro-Oncology (2020): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023953/ Characterization and commissioning of a Leksell Gamma Knife ICON system for framed and frameless stereotactic radiosurgery (2022): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35064749/ Icon Cancer Centre Australia: https://iconcancercentre.com.au/ Dr. Matthew Foote: https://iconcancercentre.com.au/doctor/matthew-foote/ Non-Cancerous Conditions Links: The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Other Conditions Treated: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/conditions-treated/conditions Elekta case stud on bilateral thalamotomy with Leksell Gamma Knife for Essential Tremor: https://www.elekta.com/medical-affairs/case-studies/case-study-bilateral-thalamotomy-with-leksell-gamma-knife-for-essential-tremor/ Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9160151/ Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For Brain Vascular Malformations: Current Evidence And Future Tasks (2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6874113/ Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Review and Update (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452385/ Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sue Jansen van Rensburg about her career, how her role as an dosimetrist contributes to personalised care for patients having treatment at GenesisCare. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the importance of personalised care for people undergoing radiotherapy. 2) consider the implications of increased radiation dose to normal tissue. 3) watch this video by GenesisCare 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: GenesisCare: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk GenesisCare dosimetry and physics: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/careers/dosimetry-and-physics-career-opportunities UK 2022 Consensus on Normal Tissue Dose-Volume Constraints for Oligometastatic, Primary Lung and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy: https://www.clinicaloncologyonline.net/article/S0936-6555(22)00094-2/abstract Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Renay Joss to discuss her incredible career, the introduction of gamma knife treatments and therapeutic radiographer led working. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/ 2) reflect on the challenges patients face to access radiosurgery in the UK. 3) consider the benefits of therapeutic radiographer led working for patients undergoing treatment. 4) watch this video on the Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxikNfTbtzw Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X. Links from podcast: Elekta: https://www.elekta.com/ Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.elekta.com/patients/gamma-knife-treatment/ Leksell Gamma Knife Lightening: https://www.elekta.com/products/stereotactic-radiosurgery/leksell-gamma-knife-lightning/ The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/ The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Videos on how to prepare for treatment: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/ Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour Therapeutic Role of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Neuro-Oncology (2020): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023953/ Genesis Care: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk Genesis Care Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/treatment/radiotherapy/gamma-knife-radiosurgery-for-brain-tumours Non-Cancerous Conditions Links: The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Other Conditions Treated: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/conditions-treated/conditions Elekta case stud on bilateral thalamotomy with Leksell Gamma Knife for Essential Tremor: https://www.elekta.com/medical-affairs/case-studies/case-study-bilateral-thalamotomy-with-leksell-gamma-knife-for-essential-tremor/ Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9160151/ Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For Brain Vascular Malformations: Current Evidence And Future Tasks (2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6874113/ Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia : Review and Update (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452385/ Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Alison Berner as part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 10). Discussion about discussing her career, her gender identity clinic work and PhD research. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the healthcare experience of trans people. 2) read this journal article by Dr. Alison Berner: attitudes of transgender men and non-binary people to cervical screening: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study in the UK: https://bjgp.org/content/71/709/e614 3) read and understand the gender construction kit: https://genderkit.org.uk/ Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X. Links from podcast: UK Cancer and Transition Service (UCATS): https://www.themedicalcentreislington.co.uk/2023/10/26/uk-cancer-and-transition-service-ucats/ Trans plus UK Cancer and Transition Service (UCATS): https://www.wearetransplus.co.uk/uk-cancer-and-transition-service/ NHS Gender Dysphoria Clinic Finder: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/how-to-find-an-nhs-gender-identity-clinic/ Gender Construction Kit: https://genderkit.org.uk/ Transgender Health Journal: https://home.liebertpub.com/publications/transgender-health/634 Trans Actual Information for Trans People: https://transactual.org.uk/healthcare-trans/ Royal College of General Practitioners: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/transgender-care NHS England Gender Services Clinical Programme Commissioning: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/npc-crg/gender-dysphoria-clinical-programme/ HumanPapillomavirus (HPV): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv/ Cervical Screening for Trans Men and/or Non-Binary People: https://www.jostrust.org.uk/information/cervical-screening/trans-non-binary Person-centered cancer genetic counseling for transgender and gender diverse patients: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780323885348000080?via%3Dihub OUTpatients Charity: https://outpatients.org.uk/ Queering Cancer Charity: https://queeringcancer.ca/ Macmillan Cancer Support Charity Transgender and Non-Binary Experience: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/transgender Macmillan Cancer Support Charity Genomics Toolkit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/innovation-in-cancer-care/genomics-toolkit Dr. Alison Berner Research Articles on Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alison-Berner Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Katie Hunt and Esther Buckland to discuss their careers, the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, physics behind radiosurgery and the patient experience of the workflow. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/ 2) reflect on the importance of individualised treatment pathways to ensure we meet the NHS commitment to personalised cancer care. 3) watch the videos by the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery on the patient experience: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos 4) watch this video on the Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxikNfTbtzw Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X. Links from podcast: Elekta: https://www.elekta.com/ Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.elekta.com/patients/gamma-knife-treatment/ Leksell Gamma Knife Lightening: https://www.elekta.com/products/stereotactic-radiosurgery/leksell-gamma-knife-lightning/ The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/ The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Videos on how to prepare for treatment: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos Brain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/ Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour Therapeutic Role of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Neuro-Oncology (2020): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023953/ Characterization and commissioning of a Leksell Gamma Knife ICON system for framed and frameless stereotactic radiosurgery (2022): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35064749/ Non-Cancerous Conditions Links: The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Other Conditions Treated: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/conditions-treated/conditions Elekta case stud on bilateral thalamotomy with Leksell Gamma Knife for Essential Tremor: https://www.elekta.com/medical-affairs/case-studies/case-study-bilateral-thalamotomy-with-leksell-gamma-knife-for-essential-tremor/ Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9160151/ Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For Brain Vascular Malformations: Current Evidence And Future Tasks (2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6874113/ Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Review and Update (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452385/ Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**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/ Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning** 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 Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning** 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 Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 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/ Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 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/ 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/ Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 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) Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rob Julian who discusses his career, Oncology Systems Limited and their My QA proactive product. ​​ ​​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/ ​​ ​​Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. ​​ ​​Our links: ​​Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat ​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ ​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ ​​LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk ​​Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat ​​Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en ​​YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 ​​ ​​Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke. ​

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/ Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning** 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 Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

**Trigger Warning** 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 Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

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) Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259 Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.