{"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":"E205: Annie Prescott - NIHR Research on Brachytherapy and Workforce Education","slug":"e205-annie-prescott-nihr-research-on-brachytherapy-and-workforce-education","published_at":"2026-05-12T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rad-chat-4524680/e205-annie-prescott-nihr-research-on-brachytherapy-and-workforce-education","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rad-chat-4524680","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/80e70886","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/80e70886/3f4051d1.mp3","summary":"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 Research, at Lancaster University with the support of the NIHR INSIGHT programme. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara talk to Annie about her work focusing on gynaecological brachytherapy, including various topics such as the use of non-pharmacological interventions and workforce education in radiotherapy. CPD Reflection Points: After reading this paper and this paper , write a structured reflection (approx. 500–700 words) using a reflective model (e.g., Gibbs or Rolfe). Key Areas to Consider: Emotional impact on patients Anxiety, embarrassment, vulnerability, and fear described in both studies Communication and information gaps How well patients understood procedures Timing, clarity, and consistency of information provided Physical vs psychological care Were emotional needs addressed as much as physical ones? Dignity and privacy Particularly in intimate procedures like brachytherapy Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form . Links from the Episode: Mummy’s Star Charity Bright Spot Network Cancer and pregnancy register Brachytherapy NIHR INSIGHTS programme Research links from the Episode: Humphrey, P., Bennett, C. and Cramp, F.(2018)‘The experiences of women receiving brachytherapy for cervical cancer: A systematic literature review’, Radiography, 24(4), pp. 396-403. 10.1016/j.radi.2018.06.002 Powlesland, C., MacGregor, F. and Swainston, K.(2023)‘Women’s e…","meta_description":"Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, internal radiotherapy and side effects. Episode 205: Part of the Education and Workforce…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1989,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rad-chat-4524680/episodes/e205-annie-prescott-nihr-research-on-brachytherapy-and-workforce-education/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/e205-annie-prescott-nihr-research-on-brachytherapy-and-workforce-education.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}