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Rad ChatRad 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. Author: Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Anal Cancer Series #2: Claire Laverty - Lived Experience of Anal Cancer
Sunday, 29 March, 2026
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses HPV, anal cancer, cancer treatment, sex and intimacy, late effects and survivorship.Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Clare Laverty. Claire is a mum, wife & dental practice manager, with lived experience of anal cancer. After undergoing chemo-radiotherapy in 2024, she now advocates for awareness, support, and honest conversations around side effects and survivorship.This episode is a deep dive into Claire’s anal cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.CPD Reflection Points:read about the signs and symptoms of anal cancer.consider how you could improve your ability to recognise potential symptoms of anal cancer in female patients, and avoid misattributing these to more common benign conditions.consider how you could adapt your communication and clinical approach to better support patients experiencing stigma, emotional distress, or concerns about body image and intimacy related to anal cancer.what steps could you take take to ensure patients receive holistic, multidisciplinary care, including appropriate referrals and support for both physical and psychological needs.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Practical considerations for anal intimacy during and after cancer treatmentThe impact of anal cancer treatment on female sexuality and intimacy: a systematic reviewSexual Toxicity After Chemoradiation for Anal Cancer Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Mixed-Methods AnalysisAnal Cancer BMJ Best PracticeVaginal and sexual health after radiotherapy for anal cancer: A Danish prospective cohort studyRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
