Explore every episode of the podcast Simply Oncology
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| Episode 17:Patient Fundamentals - Patient overview of hormone therapy in prostate cancer with Debbie Victor BAUN nurse specialist | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:24:24 | |
Hormone therapy is a key part of prostate cancer treatment. Removing access to testosterone starves prostate cancer and can cause a 'manopause' or male menopause symptoms. | |||
| Episode 16: Patient Fundamentals - Recognising signs of frailty in older cancer patients with Dr Nicolo Battisti | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:26:10 | |
Dr Nicolo Battisti is the president of the Society of international geriatric oncology and a medical oncologist at the Royal Marsden Hospital. | |||
| Episode 7: In the Clinic - Cervical cancer: Discussing the INTERLACE trial with Dr Gemma Eminowicz | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:25:50 | |
In the Clinic episode aimed at doctors and nurses with an interest in cancer care. We discuss the INTERLACE trial in cervical cancer. | |||
| Episode 6: Patient Fundamentals - The role of the clinical nurse specialist with Debbie Victor CNS | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:18:15 | |
Clinical nurse specialists (often called a CNS) are a key member of every cancer patient's care. They are often the person co-ordinating where patients are in their treatment pathway and help patients and families better understand their treatment and care. | |||
| Episode 5: In the Clinic - The RCR: challenges and opportunities in oncology with Dr Nicky Thorp | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:26:42 | |
In this episode we talk to Dr Nicky Thorp to look at the work of the Royal College of Radiologists in supporting development of oncology services. We hope you enjoy. | |||
| Episode 4: Patient Fundamentals - Impact of cancer through a patient story | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:31:03 | |
In this episode we explore the impact of a cancer diagnosis through a patients eyes and story. We talk to Anna Ridley who was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018 and treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy. | |||
| Episode 3: Patient Fundamentals - What is immunotherapy with Dr Toby Talbot? | 16 May 2024 | 00:25:15 | |
In this episode we are joined by Dr Toby Talbot a consultant oncologist who has been heavily involved in modern immunotherapy through his work with melanoma trials. He treats skin, sarcoma and lung cancer and is discussing what immunotherapy is as a cancer treatment. | |||
| Episode 2: Patient Fundamentals - The impact of a cancer diagnosis with psychologist Dr Mike Osborn | 09 May 2024 | 00:28:15 | |
In this episode we are joined by Dr Mike Osborn a clinical psychologist working at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. | |||
| Episode 1: Patient Fundamentals - What is cancer? | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:28:20 | |
In this episode Dr John McGrane and Dr Michael Rowe discuss what cancer is in basic terms. | |||
| Introduction to Simply Oncology | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:04:04 | |
Welcome to the Simply Oncology podcast! | |||
| Episode 15: In the Clinic - Part 2 of discussing frailty and older patients with SIOG president Dr Nicolò Battisti | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:19:31 | |
Part 2 of our Cancer in the elderly and assessing Frailty. | |||
| Episode 14: In the Clinic - Discussing cancer in the older patient and frailty with Dr Nicolo Battisti -SIOG president | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:22:54 | |
Not every older patient is frail and not every frail patient is old. | |||
| Episode 13: In the Clinic - Discussing how we can help manage our stress, resilience and emotional fatigue with Dr Mike Osborn Clinical Psychologist | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:25:38 | |
Part 2 of 2 of our managing stress when delivering cancer care theme. | |||
| Episode 12: In the Clinic - Discussing stress, resilience and increasing workload with Dr Mike Osborn clinical psychologist | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:23:35 | |
“Just because you make it look easy doesn't mean it is easy for you.” | |||
| Episode 11: In the Clinic - The National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH) with Dr Karin Purshouse NOTCH Chair | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:22:04 | |
In this episode we speak to Dr Karin Purshouse, current Chair of the National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research. | |||
| Episode 10: In the Clinic - The FRCR part 2 exam! Discussing the exam for candidates and trainers with the examiners. | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:25:32 | |
Back again with our 2nd episode looking into the dreaded FRCR part 2B exam. | |||
| Episode 9: In the Clinic - Demystifying the FRCR part 2 exam with the examiners! | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:27:27 | |
Calling all oncology SpRs and their trainers!! | |||
| Episode 8: In the Clinic - Cervical cancer: Discussing the KEYNOTE A-18 trial with Dr Gemma Eminowicz | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:22:30 | |
In this episode we look at the KEYNOTE A-18 trial in cervical cancer with Dr Gemma Eminowicz.
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| Episode 21: In the Clinic - Discussing bone health in prostate cancer with Dr Xue-Yan Jiang | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:31:19 | |
Approximately 1 in 10 metastatic prostate cancer patients develop osteoporotic fractures. | |||
| Episode 20: In the Clinic - Non-smoking Lung Cancer with Dr Tom Newsom-Davis | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:23:44 | |
Approximately 15% of all lung cancer happen in non-smokers!! | |||
| Episode 19: Patient Fundamentals - Breast cancer -Discussing CDK4/6 inhibitors in breast cancer for patients with Professor Mark Beresford. | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:17:08 | |
In this episode we discuss CDK4/6 inhibitors with Professor Mark Beresford, Clinical oncologist and chair of UK Breast cancer Group. | |||
| Episode 18: Patient Fundamentals - Prostate cancer: Discussing 'The Big 3' side effects of hormone therapy with BAUN nurse specialist Debbie Victor | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:19:58 | |
To day we focus on the big 3 side effects of hormone manipulation in prostate cancer: | |||
| Episode 22: In the Clinic - Discussing molecular profiling in endometrial cancer with Dr Angela George | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:33:05 | |
In recent years we have seen a marked change in the landscape of treatment for endometrial cancer. | |||
| Episode 23: Patient Fundamentals - Coping with chemotherapy with Rachel Bryce, chemotherapy nurse | 18 Oct 2024 | 00:30:49 | |
Chemotherapy is scary and we want to make it less scary for patients. Simple. | |||
| Episode 24: Patient Fundamentals - Radiotherapy explained with treatment radiographer Amy Warnock | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:25:53 | |
Radiotherapy is one of the silent workhorses of cancer treatment yet has very little coverage in the media. | |||
| Episode 25: Patient Fundamentals - Understanding non-smoking lung cancer with Dr Tom Newsom-Davis | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:13:35 | |
This episode is hoping to show patients and the public that non-smoking lung cancer is a very real and very different type of lung cancer to smoking lung cancer. | |||
| Episode 28: In the Clinic -Discussing Health inequalities in UK cancer care with Benson Fayehun | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:33:27 | |
Join us as we talk with Benson Fayehun, a passionate advocate for addressing health inequalities. Benson is the Founder and President of the Relief for Human Suffering Foundation, a U.S.-based public charity, and the UK Head of Oncology Business Unit at MSD*. | |||
| Episode 27: In the Clinic - Discussing Endometrial cancer conference updates from ESMO and IGCS with Dr Gemma Eminowicz | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:23:06 | |
After a great overview of cervical cancer highlights we now go back to gynae cancer specialist Dr Gemma Emminowicz for insight on endometrial cancer highlights. | |||
| Episode 26: In the Clinic - Discussing Cervical cancer conference updates from ESMO and IGCS with Dr Gemma Eminowicz | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:17:44 | |
We talk again to Gynae-oncology specialist - the excellent -Dr Gemma Eminowicz from UCL hospital. Gemma also played a key role supporting Dr Mary McCormack in delivering the INTERLACE trial. | |||
| Episode 30: In the Clinic - Discussing metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer with Professor Alison Birtle | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:23:44 | |
Join us as we discuss the frontline therapy of metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer with Professor Alison Birtle. | |||
| Episode 29: In the Clinic - Ovarian cancer with Dr Shibani Nicum & Dr Rebecca Bowen | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:34:31 | |
Join us in this episode where we look at the treatment landscape in ovarian cancer. | |||
| Episode 31: In the Clinic - Discussing mCRPC with Professor Alison Birtle | 03 Jan 2025 | 00:25:00 | |
Join us for our second discussion with Professor Alison Birtle on metastatic prostate cancer. | |||
| Episode 32: In the Clinic - Discussing Global Oncology with Dr Susannah Stanway | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:31:55 | |
This week the Simply Oncology podcast goes global! | |||
| Episode 33: In the Clinic - Discussing high grade brain tumours with Professor Anthony Chalmers | 17 Jan 2025 | 00:26:26 | |
Join us today as we discuss high grade brain tumours with internationally recognised expert Professor Anthony Chalmers. | |||
| Episode 34: In the Clinic - Part 2 of discussing high grade brain tumours with Professor Anthony Chalmers | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:24:13 | |
Join us for part 2 of our excellent review of high grade brain tumours with Professor Anthony Chalmers. | |||
| Episode 35: In the Clinic - Overview of prostate radiotherapy with Dr Alison Tree, 37 to 5 treatments | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:38:25 | |
Join us as we discuss all things prostate radiotherapy with Dr Alison Tree. | |||
| Episode 36: In the Clinic - Discussing anal cancer with Dr Rebecca Muirhead | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:34:51 | |
Join us in this week as we discuss anal cancer with Dr Rebecca Muirhead. Based at Oxford University Hospital, Dr Muirhead has played a key role in the adoption of IMRT in anal cancer. She is part of the ACT and PLATO trial group and shares her insights from these trials with us. We discuss the principles of escalation and de-escalation in the PLATO trial to match the risk of the disease. Rebecca also very elegantly discusses the pros and cons of re-irradiation in anal cancer to try to regain control of anal caner symptoms in patients where cancer returns. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 39: In the Clinic - ESMO Resilience Task Force & Oncology Burnout with Professor Susana Banerjee | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:28:19 | |
Burnout in oncology and throughout healthcare is a major issue. An ESMO survey conducted in young Oncologists in 2013-2014 revealed 70% of young oncologists in Europe were impacted by burnout. 25% of oncologists surveyed were thinking of a change of career and 38% of leaving the profession. All this at a time of needing more oncologists! Join us in this 2 part episode where we join the superb Professor Susana Banerjee. She discusses the issue of burnout and the excellent work done by the ESMO Resilience Task Force on this critical issue. Professor Banerjee is an internationally renowned medical oncologist at The Royal Marsden Hospital treating and researching gynaecological cancers. She has been heavily involved in the ESMO Resilience project and looking for strategies for dealing with the huge problem that is burnout in oncology. We hope you find this as useful as we have! https://www.esmoopen.com/article/S2059-7029(24)01403-0/fulltext | |||
| Episode 38: In the Clinic - The Shape of oncology with Dr Tom Roques, Vice-President of the RCR | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:35:25 | |
Join us for this special episode of the Simply Oncology Podcast. We have special guest Dr Tom Roques who is the Vice-President of the Royal College of Radiologists and lead for Clinical Oncology. Tom speaks candidly and clearly on ; - the challenges facing oncology - the opportunities AI may bring in oncology - the clinical oncology model - the role of the RCR in shaping UK oncology Enjoy | |||
| Episode 37: In the Clinic - How to become an oncologist with Dr Louise Hanna- RCR lead for medical training | 14 Feb 2025 | 00:29:12 | |
Join us for this episode of Simply Oncology where we discuss how to become an oncologist. Oncology is always a forward thinking and progressive speciality and this involves training and developing training people to meet that challenge. We talk to Dr Louise Hanna who is an oncologist who treats gynaecological cancers at Velindre Hospital in Cardiff. She is also the Medical Director, Education and Training (MDET) for the Royal College of Radiologist (RCR). We discuss the appeal of becoming an oncologist. The skills needed to deliver and co-ordinate cancer care. How you can find out more if you are interested in becoming an oncologist. An unmissable episode if you are interested in a career in oncology. Enjoy! | |||
| Episode 40: In the Clinic - Discussing Burnout & individual Resilience with Professor Susana Banerjee (part 2) | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:15:34 | |
Join us in this second part of discussing resilience and burnout and oncology with Professor Susana Banerjee. In our last episode we looked at the ESMO Resilience Taskforce and what institutions should do to improve resilience. In this episode we discuss what can help us on an individual level. A lot of it comes down to a feeling of job satisfaction. That can be having some variety to maintain interest and keeping the parts of the job that we value at our core. Susie shares some personal views that echo this view in this episode. We hope you enjoy. | |||
| Episode 43; In the Clinic - Health inequities in cancer care - Dr Olubukola Ayodele part 1 | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:24:04 | |
Join us for this Simply Oncology podcast episode on Health Inequites in the UK with Dr Olubukola Ayodele. We need to Mind the Gap and Bridge the Gap. | |||
| Episode 42: In the Clinic - Part 2 of Bladder preservation in bladder cancer with Ananya Choudhury | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:20:32 | |
Join us for our second part of our discussions with the excellent Professor Ananya Choudhury where we discuss the option of bladder preserving treatment in muscle invasive bladder cancer. In this episode we hear Ananya's views on new Antibody Drug Conjugate trials being used as an alternative to radiotherapy in a bladder 'preservation' strategy. She is clear that this is experimental only at this stage and does not meet any true definition of bladder preservation in her view. A fascinating and enjoyable discussion around all aspects of muscle invasive bladder cancer. Enjoy Role that ADCs may have on bladder preservation. | |||
| Episode 41: In the Clinic - Discussing bladder radiotherapy and preservation in Bladder cancer with Professor Ananya Choudhury | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:24:32 | |
Join us for this episode focusing on the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of bladder cancer. We talk to leading bladder radiotherapy expert Professor Ananya Choudhury. Ananya is passionate about all things bladder cancer related and discusses her views on bladder preservation and radiotherapy. She makes a strong case for bladder radiotherapy in muscle invasive bladder cancer versus surgery and we review the evidence. We also talk about the use of 'plan of the day' and on set imaging in radiotherapy. This is a fascinating insight from a world expert in bladder cancer. We hope you enjoy. | |||
| Episode 44: In the Clinic - Discussing how we bridge cancer Health Inequities with Dr Olubukola Ayodele | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:17:23 | |
Join us for the 2nd part of our discussion with Dr Olubukola (Bookie) Ayodele on health inequities in cancer care. We look at potential steps to promote health equity. Bookie introduces the concept of 'Cultural Competency' in helping health professionals discuss the very challenging topic that is cancer. We hear how biological difference in blood results can play role in excluding black patients from certain chemotherapy trials. We think about the stepwise change and education needed to make healthcare more accessible to all. Enjoy | |||
| Episode 45: Fundamentals - Discussing breast radiotherapy with Professor Mark Beresford (part1) | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:23:14 | |
Join us for the first part of this 2 part masterclass in breast radiotherapy. Breast radiotherapy is a major component of breast cancer treatment. It forms a large part of all radiotherapy delivered across cancer centres. After removal of a breast tumour radiotherapy is offered to reduce the chance of local relapse of the cancer. We talk to Professor Mark Beresford who is chair of the UK Breast Group about how breast radiotherapy has gone from 5 weeks of treatment to 1 week. We talk about side effects and when we offer an extra radiotherapy boost to the area the tumour was. We also discuss radiotherapy for reducing the risk of disease in the axilla (armpit) and the current surgery versus radiotherapy debate for that area. This is a must listen for anyone wanting to learn more about breast radiotherapy. | |||
| Episode 47: Patient Fundamentals - Understanding Head and Neck Cancer with Dr Claire Paterson | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:30:45 | |
Join us for this episode where we explore Head and Neck cancers and their treatment. This is a group of cancers from the mouth to the vocal cords and make up the 8th most common group of cancers in the UK. Almost 13000 cases happen each year in the UK. We discuss the major role that radiotherapy plays and the process and side effects. Teamwork is a major component of Head and Neck cancer therapy. We also discuss how immunotherapy has a role in advanced Head & Neck cancer. A must listen for anyone supporting or being treated for Head & Neck cancer. | |||
| Episode 46: Fundamentals - Discussing breast radiotherapy with Professor Mark Beresford (part 2) | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:18:58 | |
Welcome back for our 2nd part of our radiotherapy update on breast cancer. We finish our discussion with Professor Mark Beresford who is Chair of the UK Breast Group. We discuss the timing of radiotherapy around breast reconstruction. We look at situations where we treat other areas such and above the collar bone (supraclavicular) or central area (internal mammary) areas. We examine when radiotherapy may be offered after mastectomy. We also look at when we may be able to avoid using radiotherapy after breast surgery in low risk cases. Another must listen. | |||
| Episode 48: In the clinic- discussing Advanced Bladder Cancer with Professor Rob Jones | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:27:07 | |
Join us for this Simply Oncology is Back in Bladder Cancer with the amazing Prof Rob Jones. Cisplatin vs Carboplatin Role of IO 2nd line chemo? | |||
| Episode 49: In the Clinic - Erdafitinib & Enfortumab Vedotin in metastatic urothelial cancer with Professor Rob Jones | 09 May 2025 | 00:21:36 | |
Part 2 of our discussion on bladder cancer with Professor Rob Jones. We have new drug classes in Bladder cancer !! We look at Erdafitinib which is coming in the post Immunotherapy space to NHS England. We also look ahead to Antibody Drug Conjugates - in particular Enfortumab Vedotin - with EV 302 trial results and what access to this means for the UK bladder community. These are exciting times and we discuss potential side effects of these classes of drugs and how we intend to use them. Enjoy | |||