https://simplecast.com A Cancer Pharmacy Podcast brought to you by The British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA). The purpose of the podcast is to promote excellence in the pharmaceutical care of patients with cancer through education. en Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:12 +0000 https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2db546c4-2aeb-4ca5-9056-8011a722c013/86a2a8ff-e3cd-43f8-9caf-9fa80e59326f/3000x3000/lets-talk-about-sact-logo-final-black-square.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com episodic A Cancer Pharmacy Podcast brought to you by The British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA). The purpose of the podcast is to promote excellence in the pharmaceutical care of patients with cancer through education. BOPA, British oncology pharmacy association false https://feeds.simplecast.com/9zYzZiWI cancer education, neoplasm, cancer services, paediatric oncology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, bopa, oncology, cancer, medicines, pharmacist, pharmacy, sact, treatment, haemato oncology, malignancy, haematology, pharmacy technician, british oncology pharmacy association BOPA podcast@bopa.org.uk 72453f49-94ef-412f-a03f-3f5b147ff194 Tue, 3 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-melanoma-focus-d15nw4rj Let's Talk About Melanoma Focus BOPA 00:22:31 In this episode we are joined by Nikita Ponda. We discuss the pharmacist role in a melanoma charity, we discuss TrialFinder, developments in melanoma and much more. In this episode we are joined by Nikita Ponda. We discuss the pharmacist role in a melanoma charity, we discuss TrialFinder, developments in melanoma and much more. false full 48 e37e9ba1-0458-47fc-b5f8-b3771524a8df Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-menopause-and-cancer-ScRCo_dc Let's Talk About Menopause and Cancer BOPA 00:24:08 In this episode we are joined by Dani Binnington, founder of Menopause and Cancer (https://menopauseandcancer.org/). We discuss Dani's journey as a cancer patient going through menopause, guidance and best practice. Link for Non-hormonal-based treatments for menopausal symptoms guidance: https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/04-BMS-ConsensusStatement-Non-hormonal-based-treatments-for-menopausal-symptoms-NOV2025-C.pdf In this episode we are joined by Dani Binnington, founder of Menopause and Cancer (https://menopauseandcancer.org/). We discuss Dani's journey as a cancer patient going through menopause, guidance and best practice. Link for Non-hormonal-based treatments for menopausal symptoms guidance: https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/04-BMS-ConsensusStatement-Non-hormonal-based-treatments-for-menopausal-symptoms-NOV2025-C.pdf false full 47 31b5c739-7f89-4d22-9e59-a9d484a37c0f Mon, 1 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-the-immunotherapy-specialist-advisory-group-MsLQukxy Let's Talk About The Immunotherapy Specialist Advisory Group BOPA 00:33:19 In this episode we are joined by Alice Tew and Meera Desai. We discuss the history of the immunotherapy group, how and why it was established and how its work has evolved. We explore key projects including improving equity of access to second-line agents, the development of immunotherapy monographs, upcoming priorities for the group and much more. In this episode we are joined by Alice Tew and Meera Desai. We discuss the history of the immunotherapy group, how and why it was established and how its work has evolved. We explore key projects including improving equity of access to second-line agents, the development of immunotherapy monographs, upcoming priorities for the group and much more. false full 46 c79c648d-4ba8-44e6-b5f4-c37266868434 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-the-cancer-research-uk-form-project-T99yOhoI Let's Talk About The Cancer Research UK Consent Form Project BOPA 00:24:39 In this episode we are joined by Alia Nizam. We discuss the Cancer Research UK Consent Form Project. We explore how and why the project was developed, what's involved in creating consent forms and much more. In this episode we are joined by Alia Nizam. We discuss the Cancer Research UK Consent Form Project. We explore how and why the project was developed, what's involved in creating consent forms and much more. false full 45 cbf87fde-fd90-420d-af7b-ab096e5bb71a Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-the-duffy-null-variant-GQfYQQxP Let's Talk About The Duffy Null Variant BOPA 00:45:10 In this episode we are joined by Andrew Hantel, Stephen Hibbs and Lauren Merz. We discuss the Duffy Null variant. Specifically what it is, the history, clinical impact and much more. In this episode we are joined by Andrew Hantel, Stephen Hibbs and Lauren Merz. We discuss the Duffy Null variant. Specifically what it is, the history, clinical impact and much more. false full 44 eafa215a-ef59-46c3-a692-fd2324e4dbe4 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-online-misinformation-Xu4HnyyE Let's Talk About Online Misinformation BOPA 00:20:29 In this episode we are joined by Hana, also known as @pharmadrama on Instagram. Hana is a hospital pharmacist based in the UK who creates content about pharmacy practice, especially in the field of cancer care. We discuss online cancer misinformation, how to tackle it and much more. In this episode we are joined by Hana, also known as @pharmadrama on Instagram. Hana is a hospital pharmacist based in the UK who creates content about pharmacy practice, especially in the field of cancer care. We discuss online cancer misinformation, how to tackle it and much more. false full 43 8f3a734b-8a87-477d-b890-6e98ccf051b0 Sun, 3 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-inavo120-7_uQtlcP Let's Talk About INAVO120 BOPA 00:31:34 In this episode we are joined by Suzanne Frank. We discuss Inavo120 (Inavolisib-Based Therapy in PIK3CA-Mutated Advanced Breast Cancer) study. We discuss the relevance of the data and how it might change practice going forward. This study is available to read at https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2404625 and the update at https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2024.42.16_suppl.1003 In this episode we are joined by Suzanne Frank. We discuss Inavo120 (Inavolisib-Based Therapy in PIK3CA-Mutated Advanced Breast Cancer) study. We discuss the relevance of the data and how it might change practice going forward. This study is available to read at https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2404625 and the update at https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2024.42.16_suppl.1003 false full 42 0bacccab-5885-41e6-83c6-4c262e00ef24 Sun, 6 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-cardio-oncology-IjufnzWS Let's Talk About Cardio-Oncology BOPA 00:31:28 In this episode we are joined by Benjamin Dowsing. We discuss what cardio-oncology is, baseline monitoring, managing patients who develop cardiotoxicity, long term cardiac follow-up and much more. In this episode we are joined by Benjamin Dowsing. We discuss what cardio-oncology is, baseline monitoring, managing patients who develop cardiotoxicity, long term cardiac follow-up and much more. false full 41 440c81ce-9fb5-4a1c-956d-e1c7ab7a58fe Sun, 8 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-paediatric-palliative-care-yKjKw9ul Let's Talk About Paediatric Palliative Care BOPA 00:47:05 In this episode we are joined by Bhumik Patel. We discuss what a paediatric palliative care pharmacist does, common symptoms experienced by patients in paediatric palliative care, managing complex polypharmacy in the very young, challenges around unlicensed and off label medication use and much more. In this episode we are joined by Bhumik Patel. We discuss what a paediatric palliative care pharmacist does, common symptoms experienced by patients in paediatric palliative care, managing complex polypharmacy in the very young, challenges around unlicensed and off label medication use and much more. false full 40 9c4a627b-e1b3-411a-ac92-601520d82eaa Sun, 6 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-virtual-assessment-pathway-clinics-3kMm3bB_ Let's Talk About Virtual Assessment Pathway Clinics BOPA 00:29:59 In this episode we are joined by Emma Williams . We discuss what virtual assessment pathway clinics are, how they were set up at Velindre Cancer Centre, feedback, and much more. In this episode we are joined by Emma Williams . We discuss what virtual assessment pathway clinics are, how they were set up at Velindre Cancer Centre, feedback, and much more. false full 39 323f35f1-d4c4-4879-88de-b0f03b5aeccb Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-rna-neoantigen-vaccines-for-pancreatic-cancer-dUK6JGDy Let’s Talk About RNA Neoantigen Vaccines For Pancreatic Cancer BOPA 00:15:02 In this episode we are joined by Ben Nelson. We discuss a paper titled “Personalized RNA neoantigen vaccines stimulate T cells in pancreatic cancer”. This paper is available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10171177/ In this episode we are joined by Ben Nelson. We discuss a paper titled “Personalized RNA neoantigen vaccines stimulate T cells in pancreatic cancer”. This paper is available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10171177/ research, cancer services, vaccines, bopa, pancreas, pharmacy, cancer, yorkshire, medicine, registrar, neoantigens, medical oncology, british oncology pharmacy association, clinical paper, pancreatic cancer, rna, innovation, cancer vaccines false full 38 dade1467-0283-4ac0-bffe-c04fc4277634 Mon, 6 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-the-future-of-healthcare-AIZ2WyuR Let's Talk About The Future Of Healthcare BOPA 00:27:04 In this episode we are joined by Julian Barwell. We discuss predictions for what 21st century healthcare is going to look like, what will doctors be doing and how we can train them, balancing digital and molecular progress and much more. In this episode we are joined by Julian Barwell. We discuss predictions for what 21st century healthcare is going to look like, what will doctors be doing and how we can train them, balancing digital and molecular progress and much more. future, new year, cancer services, bopa, 21st, pharmacy, medicine, digital, oncology, 21st century, healthcare, julian barwell, michal sladkowski, molecular false full 37 ce362aa1-b442-45b1-a3a7-9ff850226240 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-elastomeric-pumps-Pr0qOnuH Let's Talk About Elastomeric Pumps BOPA 00:21:02 In this episode we are joined by Chiara Creed, Shumi Tattersfield and Jane Neerkin. We discuss what elastomeric pumps are, clinical applications, advantages and much more. In this episode we are joined by Chiara Creed, Shumi Tattersfield and Jane Neerkin. We discuss what elastomeric pumps are, clinical applications, advantages and much more. sact, bopa, cancer medicines, pharmacy, cancer, uclh, patients, oncology, pharmacology, hospital, chemotherapy, treatment, nhs, medicines false full 36 c29c24c7-fb16-4e06-b6a5-20303f7ff794 Mon, 4 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-acute-oncology-nUqLPWWU Let's Talk About Acute Oncology BOPA 00:25:28 In this episode we are joined by Caroline Wilson and Alison Taylor. We discuss what acute oncology services are and why they are crucial, how cancer patients are supported, common emergencies and much more. In this episode we are joined by Caroline Wilson and Alison Taylor. We discuss what acute oncology services are and why they are crucial, how cancer patients are supported, common emergencies and much more. false full 35 cb3a1879-91ee-4010-a1ee-2f7f7ce77a43 Sun, 6 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-difficult-conversations-55H6AuOP Let's Talk About Difficult Conversations BOPA 00:22:56 In this episode we are joined by Naima Fowlis. We discuss having difficult conversations with patients and staff. We cover the process of breaking bad news, supporting emotional reactions, balancing professionalism and compassion, team dynamics and much more. In this episode we are joined by Naima Fowlis. We discuss having difficult conversations with patients and staff. We cover the process of breaking bad news, supporting emotional reactions, balancing professionalism and compassion, team dynamics and much more. cancer services, bopa, denial, cancer, anger, oncology, healthcare, conversations, haematology, difficulty false full 34 dc6e4ee6-c8e8-416e-b69b-51bf3121c06e Sun, 1 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-diffuse-large-b-cell-lymphoma-T00eRrgr Let's Talk About Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma BOPA 00:28:04 In this episode we are joined by Chris Salmen. We discuss what DLBCL is, diagnosis, management and much more. In this episode we are joined by Chris Salmen. We discuss what DLBCL is, diagnosis, management and much more. false full 33 37574375-1dda-407d-9e41-4f8a66c81300 Sun, 4 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-hyperthermic-intraperitoneal-chemotherapy-oVgqZDav Let's Talk About Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy BOPA 00:22:41 In this episode we are joined by Apini Patel. We discuss what hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is and how it’s used as a cancer treatment, administration of HIPEC, supporting patients undergoing HIPEC and much more. In this episode we are joined by Apini Patel. We discuss what hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is and how it’s used as a cancer treatment, administration of HIPEC, supporting patients undergoing HIPEC and much more. sact, chemo, cancer patient, nursing, cancer treatment, pharmacy, cancer, medicine, oncology, hipec, hypertrophic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, chemotherapy, treatment, nhs, cancer patients, london, surgery, patient false full 32 0b5a7b2e-37ec-401d-9f1e-527923b8ed40 Mon, 1 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-the-uk-charity-for-tnbc-hiSL8fhi Let's Talk About The UK Charity for TNBC BOPA 00:27:16 In this episode we are joined by Robin Woolcock. We discuss Robin's experience with TNBC, the reason for setting up The UK Charity for TNBC, available support for patients and staff and much more. To access the website click the following link: https://www.ukcharityfortnbc.org/ In this episode we are joined by Robin Woolcock. We discuss Robin's experience with TNBC, the reason for setting up The UK Charity for TNBC, available support for patients and staff and much more. To access the website click the following link: https://www.ukcharityfortnbc.org/ false full 31 9854ccfc-18e6-4265-989c-257c1df6c064 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-supporting-transgender-patients-r9_kFyE_ Let's Talk About Supporting Transgender Patients BOPA 00:24:53 In this episode we are joined by Alison Berner. We discuss available resources to better support transgender patients, special considerations, creating supportive and inclusive environments and much more. In this episode we are joined by Alison Berner. We discuss available resources to better support transgender patients, special considerations, creating supportive and inclusive environments and much more. cancer services, bopa, cancer, patients, transgender patients, nhs, lgbtq+ false full 30 baedf29d-2275-4066-a37d-9d3f3865e4af Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-research-RXO5MgDK Let's Talk About Research BOPA 00:19:30 In this episode we are joined by Pinkie Chambers. We discuss her current research project, the role of a pharmacist as a principal investigator and getting involved in research. In this episode we are joined by Pinkie Chambers. We discuss her current research project, the role of a pharmacist as a principal investigator and getting involved in research. research false full 29 6f8197df-9bbe-433c-8657-fc6109b95cb6 Tue, 7 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-inequalities-and-the-british-asian-cancer-charity-NpTqrXyi Let’s Talk About Inequalities And The British Asian Cancer Charity BOPA 00:16:12 In this episode we are joined by Nusrat Latif. We discuss the British Asian Cancer Charity, current initiatives at tackling inequalities, current projects, campaigns and much more. In this episode we are joined by Nusrat Latif. We discuss the British Asian Cancer Charity, current initiatives at tackling inequalities, current projects, campaigns and much more. cancer services, bopa, cancer, patients, inequalities false full 28 93fa5da5-f9bd-431b-bc1f-b29de01d0102 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-bopa-in-2024-abF_yMLD Let's Talk About BOPA In 2024 BOPA 00:28:47 In this episode we are joined by the BOPA chair, Joe Williams. We discuss changes in the executive committee, plans for BOPA in 2024 and reflect on the past year. In this episode we are joined by the BOPA chair, Joe Williams. We discuss changes in the executive committee, plans for BOPA in 2024 and reflect on the past year. uk, bopa, pharmacy, cancer, 2024, chemotherapy, pharmacist, pharmacy technician false full 27 e22f9aa8-c3b6-423f-87de-a6ea31c460b8 Mon, 8 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-cancer-research-uk-42nJzdug Let's Talk About Cancer Research UK BOPA 00:17:04 In this episode we are joined by Helen Thompson. We discuss the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Charity. We discuss key features of the CRUK website, unique resources, how CRUK can support patients and healthcare staff as well as other topics. In this episode we are joined by Helen Thompson. We discuss the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Charity. We discuss key features of the CRUK website, unique resources, how CRUK can support patients and healthcare staff as well as other topics. cancer research uk, cancer services, bopa, cancer, cruk, healthcare, chemotherapy, treatment false full 26 51b98e06-4611-44f3-b2cd-0326d7c01255 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-high-dose-methotrexate-ypCH01PK Let's Talk About High Dose Methotrexate BOPA 00:24:27 In this episode we are joined by Chris Salmen. We discuss high dose methotrexate . We delve into pharmacokinetics, toxicities, monitoring requirements and Chris' experience. In this episode we are joined by Chris Salmen. We discuss high dose methotrexate . We delve into pharmacokinetics, toxicities, monitoring requirements and Chris' experience. pharmacy, cancer, royal marsden, haematology, methotrexate, toxicities, side effects false full 25 d3ba0e38-b069-4cab-8318-043e8c79e72e Mon, 4 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-juvenile-myelomonocytic-leukemia-JFjPA6zF Let’s Talk About Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia BOPA 00:11:03 In this episode we are joined by Susanne Kricke. We discuss what JMML is, symptoms, treatments and Susanne’s research. In this episode we are joined by Susanne Kricke. We discuss what JMML is, symptoms, treatments and Susanne’s research. false full 24 b574cebe-ae94-4e13-a742-f2de4cf077b7 Mon, 5 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-radiology-Qz_e8F0t Let's Talk About Radiology BOPA 00:28:38 In this episode we are joined by Imran Lasker. We discuss different scanning modalities, how pharmacists can request scans and what should be included in scan requests. In this episode we are joined by Imran Lasker. We discuss different scanning modalities, how pharmacists can request scans and what should be included in scan requests. false full 23 8dc4bd63-36ff-4d36-aa88-b50d89682b1e Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-what-its-like-when-a-breast-surgeon-gets-breast-cancer-u4lI7TQx Let’s Talk About What It’s Like When A Breast Surgeon Gets Breast Cancer BOPA 00:26:18 In this episode we are joined by Liz O'Riordan. We discuss her career as a breast surgeon, what it's like to be a cancer patient, sex, and top tips for healthcare professionals. Liz O'Riordan has a fantastic podcast "So Now I've Got Breast Cancer", available at: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pXPnBxEhIDjfMNCgnBTDI  In this episode we are joined by Liz O'Riordan. We discuss her career as a breast surgeon, what it's like to be a cancer patient, sex, and top tips for healthcare professionals. Liz O'Riordan has a fantastic podcast "So Now I've Got Breast Cancer", available at: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pXPnBxEhIDjfMNCgnBTDI  true full 22 7021183c-b465-4302-9aa0-86ee83a9120b Mon, 8 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-immunotherapy-jACnmxkG Let's Talk About Immunotherapy BOPA 00:14:42 In this episode we are joined by Ricky Frazer. We discuss what immunotherapy is, toxicities, multidisciplinary team working within immunotherapy, the role of pharmacy teams in managing immunotherapy and the highly successful “The Immunobuddies” podcast. The Immunobuddies podcast can be found at: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-immunobuddies/id1687866517 In this episode we are joined by Ricky Frazer. We discuss what immunotherapy is, toxicities, multidisciplinary team working within immunotherapy, the role of pharmacy teams in managing immunotherapy and the highly successful “The Immunobuddies” podcast. The Immunobuddies podcast can be found at: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-immunobuddies/id1687866517 false full 21 5086dbd9-d325-4e0c-9ce0-a845d3e48194 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-capacity-uDTZaZ7r Let's Talk About Capacity BOPA 00:38:56 In this episode we are joined by Netty Cracknell , Suzanne Frank, Chandra Maraj, Calum Polwart and Ade Williams. This is our live podcast “Changing Landscape of Cancer Pharmacy in 2023” from the BOPA 2023 symposium in Wales. We discuss pharmacy technician roles, existing capacity issues, community pharmacy involvement in cancer services and much more. The questions for this podcast have been submitted by our live audience at the symposium. In this episode we are joined by Netty Cracknell , Suzanne Frank, Chandra Maraj, Calum Polwart and Ade Williams. This is our live podcast “Changing Landscape of Cancer Pharmacy in 2023” from the BOPA 2023 symposium in Wales. We discuss pharmacy technician roles, existing capacity issues, community pharmacy involvement in cancer services and much more. The questions for this podcast have been submitted by our live audience at the symposium. isopp, pharmacy technicians, cancer services, capacity, bopa, conference, pharmacy, cancer, symposium, wales, international pharmacy, patients, international society for oncology pharmacy, 2023, healthcare, live podcast, pharmacist, nhs, physician associates, cancer patients, private healthcare false full 20 a347ff6e-41fe-454d-af98-40409566e157 Mon, 4 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-isopp-HroYWWxH Let's Talk About ISOPP BOPA 00:30:21 In this episode we are joined by Evelyn Handel and Netty Cracknell, president and president elect of The International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners. We discuss what ISOPP is, its initiatives, achievements, challenges and make the big announcement! In this episode we are joined by Evelyn Handel and Netty Cracknell, president and president elect of The International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners. We discuss what ISOPP is, its initiatives, achievements, challenges and make the big announcement! false full 19 d9a774eb-3210-48d9-b873-5ae72f384f97 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-buku-medicine-weQ7p_cr Let's Talk About BUKU Medicine BOPA 00:14:12 In this episode we are joined by Alex Langridge. We discuss the BUKU Medicine app, its features, the thoughts behind it and how to utilise it in practice. In this episode we are joined by Alex Langridge. We discuss the BUKU Medicine app, its features, the thoughts behind it and how to utilise it in practice. false full 18 2810e2c6-00a6-4795-a00a-96030063bf7a Mon, 6 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-radiotherapy-2cAmUheT Let's Talk About Radiotherapy BOPA 00:31:34 In this episode we are joined by Rachael Barton and Steph Hatcliffe. We discuss palliative and radical radiotherapy, side effects and their management and the set up of a palliative radiotherapy service in Hull. In this episode we are joined by Rachael Barton and Steph Hatcliffe. We discuss palliative and radical radiotherapy, side effects and their management and the set up of a palliative radiotherapy service in Hull. oncologist, tiredness, pharmacy services, cancer services, bopa, palliative, consultant, pharmacy, cancer, x ray, hull, medicine, radical, patients, radiotherapy, oncology, opioids, radiologist, nausea, pharmacist, innovation, patient, clinic false full 17 ba97c057-3d30-4c3b-b8b3-d77e73a6fc04 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-car-t-and-pharmacy-technicians-_8D4ew2U Let’s Talk About CAR-T And Pharmacy Technicians BOPA 00:31:08 In this episode we are joined by Gemma Hicks, Fan Iek Cheng and Jennifer Pirrie. We cover roles of pharmacy technicians within the CAR-T setting, benefits to patients and staff, commissioning of CAR-T in Scotland and much more. For more information contact: faniek.cheng@gosh.nhs.uk, gemma.hicks6@nhs.net and jennifer.pirrie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. In this episode we are joined by Gemma Hicks, Fan Iek Cheng and Jennifer Pirrie. We cover roles of pharmacy technicians within the CAR-T setting, benefits to patients and staff, commissioning of CAR-T in Scotland and much more. For more information contact: faniek.cheng@gosh.nhs.uk, gemma.hicks6@nhs.net and jennifer.pirrie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. atmp, sact, nursing, bopa, pharmacy, cancer, novel, medicine, oncology, bmt, hospital, chemotherapy, nhs, comissioning, aseptics, scotland, haematology, technician, pharmacy technician, car-t false full 16 dfde0244-1faa-479f-86fe-5c84a84ad51c Mon, 2 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-peripheral-neuropathy-3_OwlyzF Let's Talk About Peripheral Neuropathy BOPA 00:18:34 In this episode we are joined by Catherine Quinlan. We discuss peripheral neuropathy, its impact on patients, preventative measures, current research and Catherine’s experience at the MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting. In this episode we are joined by Catherine Quinlan. We discuss peripheral neuropathy, its impact on patients, preventative measures, current research and Catherine’s experience at the MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting. nursing, bopa, cancer care, japan, pharmacy, cancer, mascc, medicine, neuropathy, chemotherapy, treatment, pins and needles, side effects, patient false full 15 f0e9ced3-de60-4fa0-80a4-abf101e7908d Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-the-bopa-verification-passport-C1jHXL0T Let’s Talk About The BOPA Verification Passport BOPA 00:17:44 In this episode we are joined by Netty Cracknell and Jonathan Knight. We discuss reasons for the BOPA Verification Passport, the benefits for staff and patients and its upcoming release. In this episode we are joined by Netty Cracknell and Jonathan Knight. We discuss reasons for the BOPA Verification Passport, the benefits for staff and patients and its upcoming release. false full 14 f24ad3b6-e7d1-4f94-a384-62f6c99de984 Mon, 4 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-car-t-_d6sTE5B Let's Talk About CAR-T BOPA 00:26:26 In this episode we are joined by Jessica Pealing. We cover what CAR-T is, patients eligibility, administration, toxicities and much more. In this episode we are joined by Jessica Pealing. We cover what CAR-T is, patients eligibility, administration, toxicities and much more. false full 13 27a58770-463c-4e2e-a4cf-96c8205a4e99 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-research-with-capho-aNQ0zodT Let's Talk About Research With CAPhO BOPA 00:19:49 In this episode we are partnering with our colleagues from The Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO). We are joined by Tiffany Nguyen and discuss a variety of research projects happening in Canada. We discuss pharmacists managing patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a community pharmacy engagement initiative for oral anticancer drugs, research in climate stewardship as well as international collaboration on research projects. In this episode we are partnering with our colleagues from The Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO). We are joined by Tiffany Nguyen and discuss a variety of research projects happening in Canada. We discuss pharmacists managing patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a community pharmacy engagement initiative for oral anticancer drugs, research in climate stewardship as well as international collaboration on research projects. false full 12 717f740a-108b-44cf-988c-21bfc8ed2966 Tue, 1 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-anticancer-drug-dosing-in-kidney-dysfunction-HhWkbXG2 Let's Talk About Anticancer Drug Dosing In Kidney Dysfunction BOPA 00:30:14 In this episode we are joined by Geeta Sandhu and Carla Scuderi from Australia. We talk about kidney dysfunction, how it affects anticancer medicines and the anticancer drug dosing in Kidney dysfunction guideline In this episode we are joined by Geeta Sandhu and Carla Scuderi from Australia. We talk about kidney dysfunction, how it affects anticancer medicines and the anticancer drug dosing in Kidney dysfunction guideline false full 11 70adca79-a9d0-413e-9df6-980a09086c30 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-my-cml-ycWRhZD7 Let's Talk About My CML BOPA 00:29:19 In this episode we are joined by Andrea Preston and Nick Duncan. We discuss CML, challenges facing patients and the "My CML" app. In this episode we are joined by Andrea Preston and Nick Duncan. We discuss CML, challenges facing patients and the "My CML" app. app, cancer services, bopa, cml, pharmacy, cancer, medicine, patients, healthcare, british oncology pharmacy association, pharmacist, nhs, haematology, patient, pharmacy technician false full 10 c02effcd-bcae-44bd-bc66-62b92b2ac1d4 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-supportive-care-SO9pD0yB Let's Talk About Supportive Care BOPA 00:21:11 In this episode we are joined by Joanne Collins. We discuss the role of the supportive care pharmacist, how it has evolved, its role in the future and general supportive care. In this episode we are joined by Joanne Collins. We discuss the role of the supportive care pharmacist, how it has evolved, its role in the future and general supportive care. false full 9 01c385ad-62e0-40ed-8684-401f7b4c6b5b Tue, 9 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-geriatric-oncology-3c4hczl3 Let's Talk About Geriatric Oncology BOPA 00:25:56 In this episode we are joined by Vanya Slavova-Boneva. We discuss the history of geriatric oncology and the complexities of managing elderly cancer patients. In this episode we are joined by Vanya Slavova-Boneva. We discuss the history of geriatric oncology and the complexities of managing elderly cancer patients. geriatric oncology, cancer, elderly patients false full 8 f7cde8b3-3639-43b7-aa9b-6274c85b0326 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-pharmacy-technicians-and-cancer-services-REjEBcGU Let's Talk About Pharmacy Technicians and Cancer Services BOPA 00:29:05 In this episode we are joined by Nicola Armstrong, Emma Brownbridge and Rebecca Toole. We discuss their role, as pharmacy technicians, in SACT administration, their experiences and how this innovative project was developed. In this episode we are joined by Nicola Armstrong, Emma Brownbridge and Rebecca Toole. We discuss their role, as pharmacy technicians, in SACT administration, their experiences and how this innovative project was developed. pharmacy technicians, cancer services, pharmacy, chemotherapy, cannulation, venopuncture false full 7 15f2c087-dea0-4598-a389-f9585953a57d Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (BOPA) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-pharmacy-technicians-and-sact-verification-YKAZeRmN Let's Talk About Pharmacy Technicians and SACT Verification BOPA 00:17:55 In this episode we are joined by Claire Kennedy. We discuss the role of pharmacy technicians in SACT verification, how the project was created and Claire's experience. In this episode we are joined by Claire Kennedy. We discuss the role of pharmacy technicians in SACT verification, how the project was created and Claire's experience. false full 6 c6479ee4-a255-4c1e-bb30-003067bea808 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (Dharmisha Chauhan, Michal Sladkowski) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-genomics-L8Sh5TzK Let's Talk About Genomics Dharmisha Chauhan, Michal Sladkowski 00:28:01 In this episode we are joined by Dharmisha Chauhan. We discuss the role and the future of genomics in cancer services. In this episode we are joined by Dharmisha Chauhan. We discuss the role and the future of genomics in cancer services. genomics false full 5 1c721178-e233-4034-a071-8ca1a8da6a81 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (Stewart O'Callaghan, Michal Sladkowski) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-lgbtq-people-and-cancer-YgbmJ9bL Let's Talk About LGBTQ+ People and Cancer Stewart O'Callaghan, Michal Sladkowski 00:18:27 In this episode we are joined by Stewart O'Callaghan. We discuss their cancer diagnosis, their journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and how to better support members of this community in cancer services. In this episode we are joined by Stewart O'Callaghan. We discuss their cancer diagnosis, their journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and how to better support members of this community in cancer services. cancer services, lbtq+, cml false full 4 bc3a24b3-1314-4830-ab9b-c36401c7048e Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (Michal Sl, Bastiaan Buijtenhuijs) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-ai-FOAORpDf Let's Talk About AI Michal Sl, Bastiaan Buijtenhuijs 00:38:53 In this episode we are joined by Bastiaan Buijtenhuijs. We discuss the role of AI in cancer services. In this episode we are joined by Bastiaan Buijtenhuijs. We discuss the role of AI in cancer services. ai, digital, artificial intelligence false full 3 58d8276b-86b4-41a8-9c19-fc767eeeb39a Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (Joe Williams, Michal Sladkowski) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-bopa-ER07rciF Let's Talk About BOPA Joe Williams, Michal Sladkowski 00:33:00 In this episode we are joined by Joe Williams, the BOPA chair. We discuss Joe's career, Michal's career and the plans for BOPA in 2023. In this episode we are joined by Joe Williams, the BOPA chair. We discuss Joe's career, Michal's career and the plans for BOPA in 2023. bopa, pharmacy false full 2 edb26e42-0f5f-4d19-97d3-c3e510f0bf34 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@bopa.org.uk (Michal Sladkowski) https://lets-talk-about-sact-7ac1b632.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-about-sact-Rq9od6nY Let's Talk About SACT Michal Sladkowski 00:02:27 A short welcome and introduction to the Let's Talk About SACT podcast hosted by the British Oncology Pharmacy Association. A short welcome and introduction to the Let's Talk About SACT podcast hosted by the British Oncology Pharmacy Association. sact, bopa, let's talk about false full 1