The complexities of depression in cancer
For many people, cancer is now survivable and has become a long term condition, and depression and anxiety are more common in cancer survivors than in the general population. Despite this, 73% of patients don't receive effective psychiatric treatment. Alexandra Pitman, consultant liaison psychiatrist at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Andrew Hodgkiss, consultant liaison psychiatrist, at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience join us to dispel some of the concern clinicians may have about the complexities of diagnosing depression in cancer - what is biopsychosocial, what is...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - April 26, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts

Future challenges in lung cancer: long-term control and trial selectivity
With rapid advancements in the management of lung cancer, new questions and challenges undoubtedly arise. Here, James Spicer, PhD, FRCP, of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK, discu... Author: VJOncology Added: 03/16/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - March 16, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

Lung cancer immunotherapy: the need for predictive biomarkers
As explained here by James Spicer, PhD, FRCP, of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK, the field of lung cancer research is currently dominated by immunotherapy. Prof. Spicer highligh... Author: VJOncology Added: 03/16/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - March 16, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

Making an IMPACT in ALL therapy: how can cure rates be improved?
Hear about exciting advancements in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) with Prof. David Marks, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, FRCPath, of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK, who discusses... Author: VJHemOnc Added: 03/08/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - March 8, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

Nuffield Summit 2018 - HR in all policies, how the NHS can become a good employer
In this year's Nuffield Summit round table we're asking, how can the NHS become a good employer? At the moment, there is a recruitment and retention crisis across the workforce, doctors and nurses are leaving the NHS in droves, rota gaps are prevalent. A recent BMA survey showed that the majority of junior doctors are now planning to take a career break. So against this backdrop, what can the NHS do to nurture it's employees, and make medicine an exciting proposition for the millennial, and subsequent, generations. Taking part are: Fiona Godlee (Chair), editor-in-chief, The BMJ Candace Imison, director of policy, The ...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - March 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts

Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery: the future of lung cancer surgery?
Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery can be combined with other techniques and utilized for a wide range of procedures. Here, Joel Dunning, PhD, FRCS, of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middle... Author: VJOncology Added: 02/07/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - February 7, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery: debunking the misconceptions
Robotic-assisted surgery is an exciting, innovative area, which is growing and becoming more widespread. Here, Joel Dunning, PhD, FRCS, of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK,... Author: VJOncology Added: 02/07/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - February 7, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

Targeted medicine for ALK-mutated NSCLC
The rapidly changing landscape of NSCLC treatment has drastically improved outcomes for patients. In this interview, Yvonne Summers, BSc, MB ChB, MSc, PhD, FRCP of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, M... Author: VJOncology Added: 02/01/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - February 1, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

The impact of novel NSCLC immunotherapies
The landscape of NSCLC treatment is evolving rapidly. In this interview, Yvonne Summers, BSc, MB ChB, MSc, PhD, FRCP from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK, discusses exciting novel im... Author: VJOncology Added: 01/30/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - January 30, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

Supportive care in cancer: implementation and regulation
Supportive care for cancer is a relatively new area and is set to grow as the need for it increases. Here, Richard Berman, FRCP from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK discusses the cha... Author: VJHemOnc Added: 01/29/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - January 29, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

Promising results from the pilot study of the uMotif app for CRC
Digital technologies can aid both patients and clinicians in managing a disease. Here, Nina Paton from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK discusses the exciting results of a pilot study... Author: VJOncology Added: 01/12/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - January 12, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

The role of pharmacists in utilizing novel pancreatic cancer treatments
Speaking from the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) 20th Annual Symposium 2017 in Glasgow, UK, Islam Elkonaissi of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK discusses how pharmacis... Author: VJOncology Added: 01/12/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - January 12, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts

Winter pressures - "You run the risk of dropping the ball"
Winter pressures on NHS services have kicked in a little bit earlier than usual. So here to discuss that, and also the issue of how local NHS leaders can support staff in times of extreme pressure.Discussing that with Rebecca Coombes, The BMJ ’s head of news and views, are Matthew Inada-Kim, a consultant in acute and general medicine at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Joe Harrison, CEO of Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - January 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts

Winter pressures - ”You run the risk of dropping the ball”
Winter pressures on NHS services have kicked in a little bit earlier than usual. So here to discuss that, and also the issue of how local NHS leaders can support staff in times of extreme pressure. Discussing that with Rebecca Coombes, The BMJ’s head of news and views, are Matthew Inada-Kim, a consultant in acute and general medicine at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Joe Harrison, CEO of Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - January 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts

Selecting the best abstracts for presentation at BOPA
Carl Booth, MPhil BPharm MRPharmS, of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Keighley, UK provides an overview of the abstract selection process for the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) 20th Annua... Author: VJHemOnc Added: 01/04/2018 (Source: Oncology Tube)
Source: Oncology Tube - January 4, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: podcasts