Simply Oncology
Welcome to Simply Oncology.
Cancer is daunting for both patients and for clinical teams.
Dr John McGrane and Dr Michael Rowe are oncologists who want to break down the complex parts of cancer care into clear and simple sessions.
We will dive deep into the world of cancer research, patient stories and the latest cancer breakthroughs.
Simply Oncology will have patient focused episodes along with episodes that allow anyone with an interest in oncology to stay up to date.
We hope you join us as we unpick all parts of cancer.
John & Mike
Episodes
28 episodes
Episode 27: In the Clinic - Discussing Endometrial cancer conference updates from ESMO and IGCS with Dr Gemma Eminowicz
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.KEYNOTE B21- looking at adding pembrolizuamb in the adjuvant setting...
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Episode 26: In the Clinic - Discussing Cervical cancer conference updates from ESMO and IGCS with Dr Gemma Eminowicz
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.We talk about updates from ESMO and IGCS...
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Episode 25: Patient Fundamentals - Understanding non-smoking lung cancer with Dr Tom Newsom-Davis
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.We discuss the great work that charities like Ruth Strauss foundation, Ros Wond...
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Episode 24: Patient Fundamentals - Radiotherapy explained with treatment radiographer Amy Warnock
Radiotherapy is one of the silent workhorses of cancer treatment yet has very little coverage in the media.In this episode we talk to Amy Warnock one of our treatment radiographers about what to expect during radiotherapy and she talks thro...
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Episode 23: Patient Fundamentals - Coping with chemotherapy with Rachel Bryce, chemotherapy nurse
Chemotherapy is scary and we want to make it less scary for patients. Simple.We talk to senior chemotherapy nurse Rachel Bryce from University Hospital Plymouth - she is also Macmillan lead systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) lead and U...
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Episode 22: In the Clinic - Discussing molecular profiling in endometrial cancer with Dr Angela George
In recent years we have seen a marked change in the landscape of treatment for endometrial cancer.This has been driven by understanding the different molecular subtypes of endometrial cancer.POLE - with an excellent prognosisMMR def...
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Episode 21: In the Clinic - Discussing bone health in prostate cancer with Dr Xue-Yan Jiang
Approximately 1 in 10 metastatic prostate cancer patients develop osteoporotic fractures.Whilst treatment for prostate cancer has meant patient are living longer we have to make sure they are also living better.Testosterone removal, And...
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Episode 20: In the Clinic - Non-smoking Lung Cancer with Dr Tom Newsom-Davis
Approximately 15% of all lung cancer happen in non-smokers!!We talk to Dr Tom Newsom-Davis a medical oncologist who specialises in lung cancer about this very specific group of lung cancers.Tom is chair-elect of the British Thoracic...
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Episode 19: Patient Fundamentals - Breast cancer -Discussing CDK4/6 inhibitors in breast cancer for patients with Professor Mark Beresford.
In this episode we discuss CDK4/6 inhibitors with Professor Mark Beresford, Clinical oncologist and chair of UK Breast cancer Group.Mark shares his knowledge on why we are giving these drugs to patients with breast cancer and what patie...
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Episode 18: Patient Fundamentals - Prostate cancer: Discussing 'The Big 3' side effects of hormone therapy with BAUN nurse specialist Debbie Victor
To day we focus on the big 3 side effects of hormone manipulation in prostate cancer:-Hot Flushes-The 5 Ps of Fatigue-Sexual FunctionWe talk to British Association or Urological Nursing trustee and nurse specialist Debbie ...
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Episode 17:Patient Fundamentals - Patient overview of hormone therapy in prostate cancer with Debbie Victor BAUN nurse specialist
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.We discuss this with clinical nurse and BAUN trustee- Debbie Vict...
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Episode 16: Patient Fundamentals - Recognising signs of frailty in older cancer patients with Dr Nicolo Battisti
Dr Nicolo Battisti is the president of the Society of international geriatric oncology and a medical oncologist at the Royal Marsden Hospital.He shares his thoughts and wisdom on how we can help our older patients and their carers recognise...
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Episode 15: In the Clinic - Part 2 of discussing frailty and older patients with SIOG president Dr Nicolò Battisti
Part 2 of our Cancer in the elderly and assessing Frailty.We talk to Dr Nicolò Battisti about what measures we can take to set up frailty assessment.Great tips and advice.Enjoy
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Episode 14: In the Clinic - Discussing cancer in the older patient and frailty with Dr Nicolo Battisti -SIOG president
Not every older patient is frail and not every frail patient is old.The incidence of cancer goes up rapidly in the older age groups with a big jump in incidence in the over 75 age group. We are treating increasing numbers of older patie...
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Episode 13: In the Clinic - Discussing how we can help manage our stress, resilience and emotional fatigue with Dr Mike Osborn Clinical Psychologist
Part 2 of 2 of our managing stress when delivering cancer care theme.Here we talk again to the excellent Dr Mike Osborn. We discuss what we can do to help actively recognise and manage some of the impact of stress and emotional fatigue....
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Episode 12: In the Clinic - Discussing stress, resilience and increasing workload with Dr Mike Osborn clinical psychologist
“Just because you make it look easy doesn't mean it is easy for you.”Stress, burnout, resilience and emotional fatigue. These are phrases that have become part of NHS life.In this episode we discuss the impact of this with psychologist ...
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Episode 11: In the Clinic - The National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH) with Dr Karin Purshouse NOTCH Chair
In this episode we speak to Dr Karin Purshouse, current Chair of the National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research. We hear about the origins of the organisation and how it has expanded since 2019, with registrar repr...
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Episode 10: In the Clinic - The FRCR part 2 exam! Discussing the exam for candidates and trainers with the examiners.
Back again with our 2nd episode looking into the dreaded FRCR part 2B exam. We have our 2 examiners - Dr Paul Hatfield (lead examiner) and Dr Alison Stillie (senior examiner) giving out more pearls of wisdom about how to prepare and how...
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Episode 9: In the Clinic - Demystifying the FRCR part 2 exam with the examiners!
Calling all oncology SpRs and their trainers!!The FRCR part 2 exam is a rite of passage every clinical oncology trainee in the UK has to complete to become a consultant.We talk to Dr Paul Hatfield (lead examiner) and Dr Alison Still...
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Episode 8: In the Clinic - Cervical cancer: Discussing the KEYNOTE A-18 trial with Dr Gemma Eminowicz
In this episode we look at the KEYNOTE A-18 trial in cervical cancer with Dr Gemma Eminowicz. This trial was presented by Dr Domenica Lorusso at ESMO 2023 and published in The Lancet in March 2024.
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Episode 7: In the Clinic - Cervical cancer: Discussing the INTERLACE trial with Dr Gemma Eminowicz
In the Clinic episode aimed at doctors and nurses with an interest in cancer care. We discuss the INTERLACE trial in cervical cancer.The INTERLACE trial led by Dr Mary McCormack was presented in ESMO 2023 and looks to shape oncological ...
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Episode 6: Patient Fundamentals - The role of the clinical nurse specialist with Debbie Victor CNS
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 treatm...
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Episode 5: In the Clinic - The RCR: challenges and opportunities in oncology with Dr Nicky Thorp
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.Nicky Thorp is the Medical Director of Professional Practice for Clinical Oncology at the Roya...
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Episode 4: Patient Fundamentals - Impact of cancer through a patient story
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.She talks...
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Episode 3: Patient Fundamentals - What is immunotherapy with Dr Toby Talbot?
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 immunother...
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