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Had the absolute pleasure to attend the Genesis Care UK Radiotherapy Away Day to share a talk about inclusive radiotherapy and introduce our image library. Thank you so much for the invitation. GenesisCare UK Jo McNamara Naman Julka-Anderson

🚨 Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, side effects and mental health. 🎙️ Episode 161: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (part 48) features the incredible Nic Freeman. Nic has worked as a consultant radiographer for just over 2 years, prior to which in an advanced practice role for 5 years specialising in head & neck cancer, supporting patients and their caregivers throughout their radiotherapy journey and beyond. She manages the acute toxicity burden and provide emotional and practical support to optimise health and well-being during treatment to enable as good a recovery as possible from the treatment side effects. Nic says that this is a very rewarding role and gives her a lot of job satisfaction, it is a privilege to support people through such an incredibly difficult time in their lives. In this educational episode, we discuss Nic’s career, head and neck cancer, head and neck chemoradiation therapy, oral mucositis and how photobiomodulation can help. 🔗 Listen now: https://linktree/radchat 🎓 This episode is part of our free CPD-accredited content, perfect for your busy schedule. Check the show notes for reflective questions, literature links, and resources. Don’t forget to complete the CPD form to receive your accredited certificate! 💡 Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. 💬 Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. #Radiotherapy #Cancer #Oncology #RadOnc #Healthcare #PatientExperience #EDI #Leadership #Workforce #CPD #CPDAccredited #HealthcareEducation #headandneckcancer #lateeffects #radiationfibrosis #salivaryglandcancerawareness #photobiomodulationtherapy #rtt #radonc

Celebrating Eid: A Time for Reflection, Gratitude, and Unity As the blessed month of Ramadan comes to a close, Eid al-Fitr offers us a moment to reflect on the journey of fasting, spiritual growth, and self-discipline. It's a time to express gratitude for the strength, patience, and compassion we've nurtured over the past month. Eid is not only a celebration of the end of Ramadan, but also a reminder of the importance of community, kindness, and generosity. It's a time for reconnecting with loved ones, sharing joy, and supporting those in need. On this special occasion, let's take a moment to celebrate the values that bring us together, compassion, respect, and understanding. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or colleagues, Eid is a beautiful reminder of the strength of human connection. Wishing everyone a joyful, peaceful, and prosperous Eid! May it bring blessings, happiness, and success to all. 🌙✨ #EidAlFitr #Ramadan #Gratitude #Community #Unity #Celebrate

✅Another successful BISIG webinar complete - Delving into the relationship between mammography and radiotherapy. 👏A huge word of thanks to our wonderful speakers, Jo Mc Namara Rad Chat, Cassie Kingswell Breast Cancer Now, Suzie Mc Connell Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Aodhain Mc Fall Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 🙌Thank you to the 65 BISIG members in attendance, for your engagement and such lively and informative discussions! 🗓️The next webinar is scheduled for the 28th of October - Exploring AI advances and implementation. Interested in joining the BISIG? ➡️Contact the team : breastimagingsig@gmail.com Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR)

It was wonderful to be invited to talk about radiotherapy from the nursing perspective on last night’s BISIG webinar & to share the support Breast Cancer Now can provide for people going through breast cancer treatment. The other talks were all fantastic…I’m in awe of the work therapeutic radiographers, radiologists & mammographers do 💕💕💕 Thanks BISIG! Noelle Clerkin Rad Chat Suzie Mc Connell Aodhain Mc Fall

✅Another successful BISIG webinar complete - Delving into the relationship between mammography and radiotherapy. 👏A huge word of thanks to our wonderful speakers, Jo Mc Namara Rad Chat, Cassie Kingswell Breast Cancer Now, Suzie Mc Connell Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Aodhain Mc Fall Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 🙌Thank you to the 65 BISIG members in attendance, for your engagement and such lively and informative discussions! 🗓️The next webinar is scheduled for the 28th of October - Exploring AI advances and implementation. Interested in joining the BISIG? ➡️Contact the team : breastimagingsig@gmail.com Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR)

Thank you so much to those who’ve visited our website. We are proud to introduce the Rad Chat Image Library, designed to enhance cancer treatments, improve the experiences of people of colour living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis, and help reduce health inequalities worldwide. This free medical image library features oncology-related skin reactions and changes, showcasing a diverse range of skin tones and demographics. It will serve as an invaluable educational resource for oncology professionals and individuals affected by cancer across the globe. Medical and Visual Disclaimer: Viewer Discretion Advised. This page contains medical images that may be graphic, sensitive or triggering for some viewers. Please proceed if you are comfortable with viewing such content and see our medical disclaimer. We would love to hear how people have used the images so far, drop us a comment below. #imagelibrary #radiotherapy #oncology #rtt #radiationoncology #radiation #radonc #radiotherapyandoncology #cancertreatment

Thank you so much to Noelle Clerkin for the invite to the BISIG with Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) to talk about radiotherapy and how we can join up the breast cancer pathway. Check out our Instagram stories for all #mammography related content. Jo McNamara

One of my all time favourite Rad Chat episodes with Professor Gill Harrison. Such a lovely human, has taught me lots about how to manage and now make friends with my imposter syndrome. Thank you Gill for an amazing leadership episode for our listeners ❤️. Must listen for anyone who feels they may not be good enough to do something professionally… check out www.radchat.co.uk or go to wherever you listen to your podcasts and music.

🚨 Trigger Warning: imposter syndrome, mental health, childhood trauma, miscarriage, cancer, and misdiagnosis. 🎙️ Episode 160: Part of the Leadership series (part 28) features the incredible Prof. Gill Harrison. Gill is a professor, radiographer and sonographer with almost 35 years’ experience in clinical practice and education. She was Associate Professor, Ultrasound Programme Director and Lead for Teaching Excellence at City, University of London, before becoming Professional Officer for Ultrasound at the Society of Radiographers. She currently lectures at several universities in the UK and overseas. She has been involved in writing guidance documents and standards and has recently co-authored an ultrasound textbook. Gill led the ultrasound survey group for the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS), has written guidance and e-learning materials for the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) and edits NHS e-learning for health obstetric modules. She continues to work with CASE committee and is involved in strategic ultrasound developments, leadership and imposter syndrome coaching. In this deeply personal and insightful episode, is a deep dive into Gill’s career, imposter syndrome, sonographer title regulations and advancements in ultrasound. 🔗 Listen now: https://linktree/radchat 🎓 This episode is part of our free CPD-accredited content, perfect for your busy schedule. Check the show notes for reflective questions, literature links, and resources. Don’t forget to complete the CPD form to receive your accredited certificate! 💡 Stay ahead in radiotherapy and oncology by liking, following, and subscribing to Rad Chat wherever you get your podcasts. 💬 Join our supportive community of professionals who truly get it. Follow us @Rad__Chat and visit our website at www.radchat.co.uk. Together, we’re pushing boundaries in cancer care. #Radiotherapy #Cancer #Oncology #RadOnc #Healthcare #PatientExperience #EDI #Leadership #Workforce #CPD #CPDAccredited #HealthcareEducation #sonography #sonographer #diagnostic Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR)