Rad Chat
Rad Chat is a podcast and knowledge hub for healthcare professionals working in radiotherapy and oncology. It provides free CPD-accredited education through real-world experience, expert insights, best practices, and patient perspectives. The show aims to help professionals worldwide advance cancer care and improve patient outcomes.
Episodes
E219: Sophie Davis, Emma-Praer Berger and Rachael Williams - The Modern Therapeutic Radiographer
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment and side effects of treatment.Episode 219: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 73)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Sophie Davis, Emma-Praer Berger and Rachael Williams.During her time studying Biomedical Science, Sophie sparked a keen interest
Rad Chat Live #4: Society of Radiographers Annual Radiography Conference - Rhona Watson
Rhona talks about all things neuro-oncology.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved.We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of ourcontent unless we expr
Rad Chat Live #3: Society of Radiographers Annual Radiography Conference - Kasey McCulloch
Kasey talks about her degree in radiotherapy and next steps after qualifying.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved.We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any
Rad Chat Live #2: Society of Radiographers Annual Radiography Conference - Rita Matosinhos
Rita talks about her audit of dosimetry processes in her department.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved.We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of o
Rad Chat Live #1: Society of Radiographers Annual Radiography Conference - Dr. Rita Simões
Rita talks about the importance of research.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved.We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we exp
E218: Dr. Aruni Ghose - Health Inequalities, AI in healthcare and Entrepreneurship
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer. Episode 218 which is part of the living with and beyond cancer series.Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down Dr. Aruni Ghose, a Specialty Doctor in Oncology at the South East Wales Immunotherapy Toxicity Service, Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff and Research Fellow in Cardio-Oncology at the H
Bonus Episode: Donna Hughes and Carol Scott - Equipment Managed Services in the UK
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment. Bonus Episode in paid partnership with Ergéa. Description: In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Donna Hughes and Carol Scott.Donna is an experienced therapeutic radiographer with a long and varied career in radiotherapy practice and service development. She currently wor
E217: Dr. Richard Shaffer - Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, benign conditions, side effects and long term conditions.Episode 217: Part of the Education and workforce development series (part 72)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Richard Shaffer is a Radiation Oncologist and a prominent expert in the use of radiotherapy for t
E216: Christopher Tuckett - Allied Health Professional Leadership
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses healthcare.Episode216: Part of the education and workforce development series (Part 72)Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Christopher Tuckett, a senior NHS leader and physiotherapist with a career spanning clinical practice, service improvement and strategic AHP leadership. He has led across
E215: Steph Davies - Life after Cancer
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, sex, infertility and late effects.Episode 217: Part of the living with and beyond cancer series (Part 76)Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Steph Davies. She is the founder of Life after Cancer, a UK not-for-profit supporting adults after cancer treatment thro
E214: Anne-Marie Ball - Exercise and Oncology
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment. Episode 214: Part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer Series (part 75)Description: In this inspiring episode of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara are joined by Anne-Marie Ball, a Clinical Exercise Practitioner, researcher and Cancer Exercise Specialist, to explore the transfo
E213: Louise Butcher - Living with Breast Cancer, Running Topless and Body Confidence Advocacy
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses breast cancer, cancer, self esteem and mental health.Episode 213: Part of the Living with and Beyond Series (Part 74)Description: In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara are joined by Louise Butcher, who shares her extraordinary journey of living with breast canc
E212: Dr Caroline Leek - Fruitfly Collective and Parenting with Cancer
Trigger Warning: cancer, children dealing with cancer, death, dying and mental health. Episode 213: part of theLiving with and Beyond series (part 73).Description: In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara are joined by Caroline, founder of the multi-award-winning Fruit Fly Collective. Caroline has a background in neuroscience research and medici
E211: Holly Stubbs and Lee Wilkinson - Cancer and Pregnancy and Navigating Cancer Treatment
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer and pregnancy and treatment side effects.Episode 211: Part of the Living with and beyond cancer series (Part 72)Description: In this honest, emotional and deeply inspiring episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara are joined by Holly Stubbs and her partner, Lee Wilkinson, to discuss the realities of facing a cancer diagnosis durin
Rad Chat Live at ESTRO 2026 in Collaboration with Elekta at their Exclusive Event for Radiation Therapists
Trigger Warning: we discuss cancer and cancer treatment.Rad Chat live at ESTRO 2026 in Sweden in collaboration with Elekta.Description: At this live event, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Sonja Engberg, Margarida Costa and Roel Bouwmans.CPD Reflection Points:1. Reflecting on Current PracticeCompare the adaptive radiotherapy workflow discussed in the podcast with your ow
Bonus Episode: John Wilkinson and Adam Turner - Managed Equipment Services in the UK
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment. Bonus Episode in paid partnership with Ergéa. Description: In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with John Wilkinson and Adam Turner.John Wilkinson is a Diagnostic Radiographer and Director of Transformation at Ergéa UK & Ireland. He previously served as Imaging Services M
E210: Hannah Barnsley - Implant Safety in MRI
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses diagnostics, healthcare and cancer. Episode 210: part of the education and workforce development series (part 71)Description: In this insightful and educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara are joined by Hannah Barnsley, MRI Radiographer at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, NIHR Fellow, researcher, educator and internationally
Bonus Episode: Heather McClean - Macmillan Cancer Support Neighbourhood Health Strategy
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment and health inequalities. Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Heather McLean. Heather is the Director of Community and System Partnerships at Macmillan Cancer Support, leading transformative neighbourhood‑based innovations that bring personalised cancer care closer to pe
E209: Noreen Hawkshaw, Prof. Laura Ashley and Jill Quinn MBE - Dementia and Cancer
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, dementia and health inequities.Episode 209: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 70)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Noreen Hawkshaw, Prof. Laura Ashley and Jill Quinn MBE. Noreen Hawkshaw is a Macmillan Lead Nurse for Cancer and End of Life Ca
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #37: Sofia Torre, Sharon Vit, Robby Emsley and Jordan Murtagh.
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Sofia, Sharon, Robby and Jordan talking about the AI special interest group for radiography.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licen
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #36: Trisha MacNeill - Patient Ambassador
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Trish talking about her experience of cancer and working as a patient ambassador.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #35: Ross McGhee FCR - Chair of ROC Charity
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Ross McGhee talking about his role as chair of the ROC charity.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works f
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #34: El Barker, Poppy Jeffaries and Jordan Stanton
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with El, Poppy and Jordan talking about their research and attending UKIO.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative w
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #33: Jim Hughes - Diagnostic Radiography Lecturing
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Jim talking about his lecturing and importance of student learners at UKIO.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create deriva
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #32: Paul Dixon - Rothband
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Paul talking about Rothband and radiation protection.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or com
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #31: Jade Collins - Xiel
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Jade talking about her career as a physicist and now working in industry.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivati
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #29: Dean Harris - the curious radiographer’s guide to physics book
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Dean talking about his role as a medical physicist and the book he is writing.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create der
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #30: Josh Garroway - Vertec
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Josh talking about his role at Vertec and transitioning into industry.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #28: Alice Denslow and Connor Parish - Student Sessions at UKIO
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Alice Denslow and Connor Parish talking about the transition from student to band 5 and importance of student learners at UKIO.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce,
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #27: Anuj Sharma - Ergéa
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Anuj talking about his role at Ergéa and working in industry.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works fro
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #26: Prof. Ronan Killeen and Stefan McDonald - xWave Technologies
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Prof. Ronan Killeen and Stefan McDonald talking about xWave Technologies© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivativ
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #25: Vladyslav Kulikov - Health Economics
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Vlad talking about health economics and the Grace project.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from o
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #24: Rianna Ulume - Marketing at Amethyst Radiotherapy UK
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Rianna talking about her role as marketing lead at Amethyst Radiotherapy UK.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create deriv
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #23: Ahmed Ifthaker - Sustainability in Radiotherapy
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Ahmed talking about this role as a medical physicist and his work around sustainability in radiotherapy.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, pu
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #22: Emma Ketterer - Podiatry to Diagnostic Radiographer
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Emma Ketterer talking about her journey from podiatrist to diagnostic radiographer working in industry.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, pub
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #21: Sarah-Jane Ketterer - Therapeutic Radiography Academia
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Sarah-Jane talking about her career, academia and the future workforce.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #20: Prof. Naomi Shiner - Simulation and Moulage
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Naomi talking about her career, simulation and moulage in teaching.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative wor
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #19: Paul Burns - Thor Photobiomodulation
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Paul talking about PBM and Thor.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #18: Nic Freeman - Photobiomodulation
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Nic talking about her role and PBM.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #17: Dr. Andy - patient safety partner
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Andy talking about his career and role as a patient safety partner.Radiotherapy UK Charity© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #16: Dr. Saurabh Jha - Cardio-thoracic Radiology
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Dr. Saurabh Jha talking about cardio-thoracic radiology and use of AI within chest x-ray reporting.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #15: Gareth Hill - Senior Radiography Leadership
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Gareth Hill talking about the leadership special interest group through the Society of Radiographers.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publi
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #14: Abbey Gregory - Ultrasound GE Healthcare
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Abbey Gregory talking about her career and ultrasound.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or co
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #13: Rachael Mullen and Jeff Richards - Medneo
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Rachael Mullen and Jeff Richards from Medneo.Mendeo© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or comme
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #12: Sarah O’Hare - Lower GI Radiotherapy Prehabiliation
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Sarah O’Hare talking about her role in lower GI radiotherapy and the need for prehabiliation.Pitch your project at UKIO© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribu
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #11: Simon Rost and Morris Panner from GE and Intelarad
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Simon Rost and Morris Panner from GE and Intelarad.GE HealthcareIntelarad© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivati
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #10: Dr. Matthew Hatton and Dr. David Woolf - Tourist platform study
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Dr. Matthew Hatton and Dr. David Woolf talking about the Tourist platform study for lung cancer.Tourist platform© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, dis
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #9: Steve Lacey - ASMIRT and RadPod
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Steve Lacey talking about his role, ASMIRT and RadPod podcast.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works fr
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #8: Vafa Taleban and Jason Elliott - Culture Change and Burnout
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Vafa Taleban and Jason Elliott talking about culture change and burnout© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #7: Tom Welton - Immediate Past President of the Society of Radiographers
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Tom Welton a lead practice educator and immediate past president of the Society of Radiographers.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish,
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #6: Katie Thompson - President of the Society of Radiographers
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #6: Katie Thompson - President of the Society of RadiographersWe are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Katie Thompson the president of the Society of Radiographers talking about her presidency.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may n
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #5: Josh Imber - OIS
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Josh Imber from OIS.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #4: Pam Black - Chair of the College of Radiographers Board of Trustees
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Pam Black to talk about her role and also what professionalism looks like.A crisis of opportunity? Responding to the Young People and Work Milburn Review© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, down
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #3: Alex Britton - Ergéa managed equipment services
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Alex Britton from Ergéa talking about managed equipment services.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #2: Lizzie Ladd - AI Safety in Diagnostic Imaging
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Lizzie Ladd talking about her role and safety of AI in diagnostic imaging.South West Imaging Training Academy© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, displa
Rad Chat Live at UKIO 2026 #1: Lewis Edwards - OSL
We are live at UKIO 2026 in Liverpool with Lewis Edwards from OSL.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of
E208: Dr. Matt Morgan - Intensive Care Consultant, Professional Speaker and Medical Advisor
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses death, dying, intensive care, conversations about stopping treatment, imposter syndrome and failures in the NHS.Episode 209: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 69)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr Matt Morgan, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and a BMJ columnis
E207: Emily Spillman - Prehabilitation and Penny Brohn UK Charity
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment and body image.Episode 207: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 71)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Emily Spillman.Emily is the Physical Activity Lead at Penny Brohn UK, where she develops and delivers exercise programmes supporting people living wit
E206: Kevin Sullivan - Clinical Leadership to Leadership in Industry
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, challenges and failures.Episode 206: Part of the Leadership Series (Part 33)Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara hear about Kevin’s amazing career, future of radiotherapy and how industry partners can support you.Kevin is a therapeutic radiographer and healthcare transformation leade
E205: Annie Prescott - NIHR Research on Brachytherapy and Workforce Education
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, internal radiotherapy and side effects.Episode 205: Part of the Education and Workforce Series (Part 68)Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara Annie Prescott, a Therapeutic Radiographer at Rosemere Cancer Centre in Preston part-time, whilst she studies towards an MSc in Clinical Resea
Anal Cancer Series #5: Michael Anderson - Lived Experience of Anal Cancer
Trigger Warning: this episode talks about cancer, HPV, anal cancer, cancer treatment, side effects, sec and intimacy, clinical trials and stigma.Supported by an unrestricted grant from Incyte Biosciences. Incyte had no involvement in the development, content, or editorial review of the activities associated with this initiative.Description:In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson
Anal Cancer Series #4: Prof. David Sebag-Montefiore - The Role of Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Anal Cancer and Clinical Trials.
Trigger Warning: this episode talks about cancer, HPV, anal cancer, cancer treatment, clinical trials and stigma.Supported by an unrestricted grant from Incyte Biosciences. Incyte had no involvement in the development, content, or editorial review of the activities associated with this initiative.Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with
Anal Cancer Series #3: Ms. Tamzin Cuming - The Role of Surgery in the Treatment of Anal Cancer
Supported by an unrestricted grant from Incyte Biosciences. Incyte had no involvement in the development, content, or editorial review of the activities associated with this initiative.Trigger Warning: this episode talks about cancer, HPV, anal cancer, cancer treatment and stigma.Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Ms. Tazmin Cummin
Bonus Episode: Professor Joanna Callaghan - Goodbye Breasts!
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment and mastectomy.Bonus EpisodeDescription: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara features the incredible Professor Joanna Callaghan is a filmmaker and Professor of Filmmaking at the University of Sussex. Known for her boundary-pushing storytelling and distinctive approach to personal
Bonus Episode: Dr. Shah Islam - UKIO President 2026/202
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, medical intervention and failure. Bonus Episode: which features the incredible Dr. Shah Islam. Shah graduated in 2010 from Barts and The London School of Medicine with Distinction. He immediately entered combined clinical academic training, followed by being awarded an NIHR clinical academic fellowship in Radiology between
Anal Cancer Series #2: Claire Laverty - Lived Experience of Anal Cancer
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses HPV, anal cancer, cancer treatment, sex and intimacy, late effects and survivorship.Supported by an unrestricted grant from Incyte Biosciences. Incyte had no involvement in the development, content, or editorial review of the activities associated with this initiative.Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit do
Anal Cancer Series #1: Alex Sparrowhawk and Emma Davey - HIV, HPV, Anal Cancer and the George House Trust
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses HPV, HIV, anal cancer, cancer and cancer treatment.Supported by an unrestricted grant from Incyte Biosciences. Incyte had no involvement in the development, content, or editorial review of the activities associated with this initiative.Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Alex Sparrowhawk and Emma
E204: Jess Synge - Childhood Cancer to Radiation Therapist
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, blood cancer, breast cancer, childhood cancer and late effects.Episode 204: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 70)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Jess Synge. Jess is a Radiation Therapist turned industry professional, brining over 20 years of Onco
E203: Dr. Saahil Mehta - Preconditioning and Prehabiliation Before Breast Cancer Surgery, Plexaa and Bloom43
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, surgical complications and side effects.Episode 203: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 69).Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Saahil Mehta. Saahil is a consultant Plastic Surgeon and founder of Plexaa, is revolutionising surgical outcomes. His r
E202: Sarah Phillips - Living With an Incurable Disability
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses disabilities and life limiting conditions.Episode 202: Part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 20)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Sarah Phillips. Sarah lives with two incurable conditions that shape her daily life. The first is a rare genetic neuromuscular disease caused by t
E201: Hayley Gibson, Hayley Snowden and Sue Ormesher - Tackling Health Inequalities in West Yorkshire & Harrogate
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer screening, breast cancer, health inequalities and lack of access.Episode 201: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 67)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Hayley Gibson, Hayley Snowden and Sue Ormesher.Hayley Gibson is the Principal Radiographer for Breast Im
E200: Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson - Radiotherapy Side Effects
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment and side effects of cancer treatment.Episode 200: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 68)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara talk about radiotherapy side effects, why they happen and tumour site specific CPD Reflection Points:Reflect on your own clinical practice aro
E199: Mandy Geyman - Pregnancy and Cancer
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, pregnancy, family planning and mental health.Episode 199: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 67)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Mandy Geyman is a mom, inflammatory breast cancer survivor, and public speaker who completed chemotherapy while pregnan
E198: Juliet Uzoma Aguwa - Breast Cancer From Weakness to Power
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, uncertainty, faith and spirituality, death and dying.Episode 198: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series(Part66)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Juliet Uzoma Aguwa, known as Juliet-U, is an actress, author, and breast cancer survivor whose story embodies cou
E197: Carly Moosah - Breast Cancer, BRCA and Bloom43
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, death and dying, genetic testing and how to talk to your children about cancer.Episode 197: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 65).Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Carly Moosah.Carly is the Patient Champion of Bloom43. Through her lived experience
E196: Shreya Patel-Parekh - Women’s Health and thefifty1percent podcast
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses discrimination, cardiac arrests, cancer, menstruation and women’s health.Episode 196: Part of the Leadership Series(Part32)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down Shreya Patel-Parekh.Shreya founded thefifty1percent with a simple belief: women deserve health information that’s human and genuinely useful. S
E195: Sonia Kumar MP - Member of Parliament and a Physiotherapist
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses discrimination and incontinence.Episode 195: Part of the Leadership Series (Part 31)Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Sonia Kumar who is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dudley since 2024. She was an physiotherapist in the NHS before becoming
E194: Becky Robbins - Gamma Knife Treatment for a Benign Meningioma
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses diagnosis, treatment, mental health and fear of recurrence.Episode 194: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 64).Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Becky to hear about her life, treatment for a meningioma and her advice to others.Becky is a mum of 3: “My family is my world an
Bonus Episode: Rad Chat 4th Birthday Messages
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer.This bonus episode shares birthday messages from our community with reflections from Jo and Naman too.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline
E193: Rad Chat & Menopause and Cancer Podcast Collaboration with Dani Binnington
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, surgery, menopause, mental health and side effects of treatment.Rad Chat Podcast Episode 193: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 63)Menopause and Cancer Podcast Episode: 195Description: In this collaborative episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dani Binnington from the Menopause an
