{"podcast":{"title":"Rad Chat","slug":"rad-chat-4524680","podcast_index_feed_id":4524680,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/rad-chat","website_url":"https://radchat.transistor.fm","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CKiJGMz4HicjF-bnWZsMSuZ53njL6XKL_K3XgioAibU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZDE3/OGQ3YjY4OTE4Yjkz/ZmQzNTJhNDlkYmQz/OTY3ZC5KUEc.jpg","author":"Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara","episode_count":546,"summary":"Rad Chat is a forward-thinking global knowledge hub where healthcare professionals can advance their knowledge and expertise in radiotherapy and oncology by utilising the award winning, first therapeutic radiographer led oncology podcast and social media channels. We're empowering healthcare professionals worldwide by providing free, CPD-accredited radiotherapy and oncology education, by sharing real-world experience, expert insights, best practice and patient perspectives, we're helping healthcare professionals’ advance cancer care and improve patient outcomes.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T20:17:18.210894+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rad-chat-4524680"},"episode":{"title":"E204: Jess Synge - Childhood Cancer to Radiation Therapist","slug":"e204-jess-synge-childhood-cancer-to-radiation-therapist","published_at":"2026-03-16T04:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rad-chat-4524680/e204-jess-synge-childhood-cancer-to-radiation-therapist","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rad-chat-4524680","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/da5a6f8e","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/da5a6f8e/e5339d9b.mp3","summary":"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 Oncology experience shaped by both her work and her own life story. Her path began at age 15, when a cancer diagnosis sparked her commitment to supporting others through theirs. After many years in clinical practice, she joined Elekta to help improve patient care on a wider scale. Based in Tauranga, New Zealand, Jess lives with her husband and two young boys. In late 2024, she faced a second cancer diagnosis, deepening her empathy and adding a profound layer of insight to her work. She continues to find joy in life’s simple comforts - family, staying active, baking, gardening and home DIY. This episode is a deep dive into Jess’ childhood cancer, training to become a radiation therapist, role at Elekta and more recently breast cancer. CPD Reflection Points: Reflect on your own decisions to become a healthcare professional. Consider how you could support a colleague or friend who has had a childhood cancer diagnosis. Consider the long term effects of mantle radiotherapy and understand how you could support someone who experiences these effects. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form . Links from the Episode: Camp Quality Charity Adolescents and Young Adults - Australian Cancer Plan Hodgkins Lymphoma Elekta Research links from the Episode: High incidence of late effects found in Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors, following recall for breast cancer screening A Ca…","meta_description":"Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, blood cancer, breast cancer, childhood cancer and late effects. Episode 204: Part of the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2739,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rad-chat-4524680/episodes/e204-jess-synge-childhood-cancer-to-radiation-therapist/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rad-chat-4524680/e204-jess-synge-childhood-cancer-to-radiation-therapist.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}