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Rad Chat

By: Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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  • The multi-award winning first therapeutic radiographer led oncology podcast. Discussing a wide range of oncology topics along with sharing experiences from patients, students and healthcare professionals within the cancer care and wider healthcare community.
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  • Elekta Neuro-Oncology Series #5: Dr. Arjun Sahgal - Brain Metastasis

    Elekta Neuro-Oncology Series #5: Dr. Arjun Sahgal - Brain Metastasis
    Apr 29 2024
    **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/videosBrain 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-tumourTherapeutic 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/conditionsElekta 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, Ruschin M, Tjong M, Atenafu EG, Das S, Lipsman N, Heyn C, Sahgal A, Husain Z. J Neurooncol. 2022 Sep;159(3):705-712. doi: 10.1007/s11060-022-04115-3. Epub 2022 Aug 24. Conventionally fully fractionated Gamma Knife Icon re-irradiation of primary recurrent intracranial tumors: the first report indicating feasibility and safety.Yan M, Holden L, Detsky J, Tseng CL, Soliman H, Myrehaug S, Husain Z, Das S, Yeboah C, Lipsman N, Ruschin M, Sahgal A.Precision Radiation for Brain Metastases With a Focus on Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery.Shiue K, Sahgal A, Lo SS. Semin Radiat Oncol. 2023 Apr;33(2):114-128. doi: 10.1016/j.semradonc.2023.01.004.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/@...
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    32 mins
  • E127: Louise Codd - Experiences of Ethnically Diverse Student in Therapeutic Radiography Undergraduate Education in the UK

    E127: Louise Codd - Experiences of Ethnically Diverse Student in Therapeutic Radiography Undergraduate Education in the UK
    Apr 26 2024

    **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.


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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259


    Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.
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    37 mins
  • Elekta Neuro-Oncology Series #4: Dr. Sithembile Ngidi and Dr. Mogwale Motebajane - Radiosurgery in South Africa

    Elekta Neuro-Oncology Series #4: Dr. Sithembile Ngidi and Dr. Mogwale Motebajane - Radiosurgery in South Africa
    Apr 22 2024
    **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/videosBrain 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-tumourTherapeutic 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.htmlMediclinic Emfuleni: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/emfuleni/home.htmlMediclinic Vereeniging: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/vereeniging/home.htmlNon-Cancerous Conditions Links:The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Other Conditions Treated: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/conditions-treated/conditionsElekta 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/@radchat2259Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.
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    35 mins
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