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CANCERTALK

Robin Daly
Integrative Oncology
Breast Cancer
Exercise Medicine
Teenage Cancer Trust
NHS
Cancer Care
Clinical Pilates
Exercise Oncology
Breast Cancer Now
United Kingdom
Australia
Nursing
National Health Service
Yes To Life
Holistic Cancer Care
Cancer Prevention

CANCERTALK explores the potential of Integrative Medicine to improve the lives of those with cancer. Hosted by Dr Penny Kechagioglou, Clinical Oncologist and Robin Daly, Founder and Chairman of Yes to Life, this occasional podcast will feature guest Practitioners from the world of Integrative Oncology - which in plain English means a broad, holistic approach to cancer care that includes support fo... more

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Professor Robert Thomas returns to CANCERTALK to share news of developments since taking up the role of Head of Oncology at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine. He also shares his thoughts on the direction and missed opportunities in th... more

With personal experience of cancer when only twenty-four and a career built around cancer care in the charity sector, Julie Worrall, Interim CEO at The Teenage Cancer Trust, is ideally suited to understand the very specific needs of young people unfo... more

Dr Santosh Rao has recently completed a term as President of the Society for Integrative Oncology, a leading force in the drive for integration in cancer care and now works at the Cleveland Clinic. Unusually, he is qualified in both Oncology and Inte... more

Dr Ayodele is a Consultant Oncologist who is passionate about bringing change to oncology. As a black woman, she sees part of her role as the spokesperson for marginalised groups when it comes to accessing the best prevention and care, but she is als... more

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Recent Guests

Jules Warren
Interim CEO of Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust
Episode: Meeting the Needs of Young People with Cancer - with Julie Worrall
Santosh Rao
Medical oncologist and integrative oncologist
Cleveland Clinic
Episode: Building Blocks of the Therapeutic Relationship - with Dr Santosh Rao
Bukki Ayodele
Consultant medical oncologist at University Hospitals Leicester
University Hospitals Leicester
Episode: Personalisation for Progress - with Dr Ayodele
Claire Rowney
CEO of Breast Cancer Now
Breast Cancer Now
Episode: Progress Through Partnership - with Claire Rowney
Lucy Patullo
Breast cancer patient who retrained as a clinical Pilates teacher and advocate for integrative care
Independent practitioner (Clinical Pilates)
Episode: Evolving the Patient Pathway
Dr James Wilson
Consultant clinical oncologist focusing on lung and skin cancers
NHS Clinical Oncology (guest)
Episode: Humanising Cancer Care
Maria Vega
Senior oncology clinical nurse specialist; founder of HoloHealth
HoloHealth
Episode: Empowering Oncology Nurses
Rob Newton
Professor of Exercise Medicine at Edith Cowan University, pioneer of exercise medicine in oncology
Edith Cowan University (Australia)
Episode: Exercise is Medicine

Hosts

Robin Daly
Founder of Yes to Life; host of the show
Dr Penny Kechagioglou
NHS clinical oncologist; co-host; integrative oncology advocate

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Always fascinating

    The variety of this podcast is fantastic, I’ve enjoyed each episode. Thought provoking and meaningful. Thank you for providing a platform that offers an insight into so many areas.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Appletree23
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Experts deliver practical guidance for improving patient journeys.
Compassionate, patient-centered tone with clear information.
Thoughtful discussions that connect clinical care with holistic options.
High-quality guests and actionable insights for practitioners and advocates.
Strong collaboration between clinicians and charities comes through.

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Building Blocks of the Therapeutic Relationship - with Dr Santosh Rao
Q: Can we speak a little bit about the development of the guidelines? I mean, dude from over here, this seems like a really significant, a big step that's kind of moved the whole thing to a different level. It doesn't really seem to have hit here yet. But yeah, I'm just interested to hear your take on that and how much it's played into the progress of SIO.
Rao discusses guidelines as a core driver of growth, setting standards, enabling education and dissemination, and influencing collaboration with major organizations, while noting regional variability in uptake and reimbursement.
Building Blocks of the Therapeutic Relationship - with Dr Santosh Rao
Q: So maybe you just would like to tell us something about your role in the SIO there. What you feel you've managed to achieve during the time you've been president, how much you think the organization has moved, its aims to bring integrative medicine into cancer care, how much success do you think you've had?
Santosh Rao explains that the SIO has created space to define integrative oncology within cancer care, progressed guidelines with ASCO and NCCN, and focused on collaboration over competition, which has strengthened the field and its perceived legitimacy.
Meeting the Needs of Young People with Cancer - with Julie Worrall
Q: What role do charities play in complementing hospital care for young people with cancer?
Charities like Teenage Cancer Trust provide emotional support, peer networks, dedicated youth staff, and environments that enable normalcy and adherence, while advocating for policy and funding to sustain improvements.
Meeting the Needs of Young People with Cancer - with Julie Worrall
Q: How are young people in the 16 to 18-year-old bracket different in their diagnostic journey?
They require bespoke pathways because the existing systems are split between child and adult services, leading to delays or misdiagnosis; a tailored approach helps ensure faster, more accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
Progress Through Partnership - with Claire Rowney
Q: How can charities effectively partner with the NHS to ensure consistent, nationwide access to support?
Claire describes the challenges of national-level partnership within a complex system and outlines the ongoing efforts, such as Diagnosis Connect, to route patients to charitable resources early and ensure referrals happen seamlessly across primary and secondary care.

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The show centers on integrative oncology, blending conventional cancer care with holistic approaches that address body, mind, and spirit. Conversations frequently feature clinicians, nurses, researchers, and charity leaders discussing patient-centered care, NHS pathways, prehabilitation, and the role of charities in shaping cancer services. Notable is the focus on real-world implementation, cost considerations, and how education, signposting, and trusted information can improve patient journeys. The format tends to mix personal stories with practical guidance, highlighting barriers within traditional systems and promising models for more holistic, accessible cancer care across the UK and beyond.

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Recent guests on CANCERTALK include:

1. Jules Warren
2. Santosh Rao
3. Bukki Ayodele
4. Claire Rowney
5. Lucy Patullo
6. Dr James Wilson
7. Maria Vega
8. Rob Newton

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