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Prostate Cancer
Lobular Breast Cancer
Chemotherapy
Ovarian Cancer
Cancer Diagnosis
Radioactive Drugs
Cancer Treatment
Breast Cancer
Nuclear Medicine
PSMA PET Scans
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Radiation Biology
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Cancer Support Groups
Radiopharmaceuticals
Rectal Cancer
Cancer
Nanomedicines
Sentinel Lymph Node
Biopsy

A cancer diagnosis can be a worrying time and we want to help you through that diagnosis and beyond. What is it like having a scan? What research is going on to make cancer diagnosis better? How can we improve patients' experience of cancer diagnosis? Can we develop better treatments? Researchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at King's College London will help you se... more

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Allen is an amazing guy. He tells his story of how he was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer. Having survived, he is now not just up and running, but actually running competitively in his 70's. Maggie talked to him about his experience.

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Maggie spoke to Dr Rick Southworth about research he is undertaking looking at the heart and the effect of some chemotherapy agents on the heart. He is interested in how we might be able to predict damage to the heart, early detection and ways to pro... more

Maggie spoke to Tim Jones about his experience of rectal cancer. Tim ran a surfing school and he talks about the challenges of living with rectal cancer and maintaining his work as well as his experience of diagnosis and treatment of his cancer.

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Maggie talked to Dr Peter Gawne about using radioactive nanomedicines for Ovarian Cancer. You don't know what a nanomedicine is? Listen to find out more. 

This episode was first published in 2021

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Allen Groome
Cancer patient from Canada who discussed his prostate cancer journey
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Episode: The Bigger Picture on being active after prostate cancer
Tim Jones
Surfing instructor with over 50 years of surfing experience
Owns surfing schools in Lanzarote and Sri Lanka
Episode: The Bigger Picture on Rectal Cancer
Dr Peter Gawne
Postdoctoral researcher working with radioactive nanomedicines.
King's College London
Episode: The Bigger Picture on Radioactive Nanomedicines for Ovarian Cancer
Chris Johnson
Finance professional and father of three from Sunderland, diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Episode: The Bigger Picture on Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)
Vincent Kearney
Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor discussing his diagnosis and treatment experiences.
Episode: The Bigger Picture on Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Dr. Sam Terry
Senior Lecturer in Radiation Biology studying how radiation affects cancer cells.
King's College London
Episode: The Bigger Picture on Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Maxine Moody
A patient who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Episode: The Bigger Picture on Ovarian Cancer
Dr. James Spicer
Oncologist and head of a unit running phase 1 clinical trials
St. Thomas' Hospital
Episode: The Bigger Picture on Ovarian Cancer
Dr. Francis Mann
Postdoctoral researcher involved in IgE imaging project
King's College London
Episode: The Bigger Picture on Ovarian Cancer

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Dr. Maggie Cooper
Host and expert in radioactive drugs and patient experiences, with a focus on enhancing cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Both sides

    This podcast gives both the medics and the patients point of view as the are interviewed by specialist Dr Maggie Cooper. Fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeterEsq
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Well done

    Informative and thought worthy. Great start for an important topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abpfinance
    United States5 years ago
  • An Engaging and Informative Listen

    Really enjoyed the episode “Prostate Cancer – Getting the Bigger Picture on Imaging Prostate Cancer”. Some great guest interviews which really helped improve my understanding of the topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bgeieufjbttg
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great initiative to link patients, doctors and frontline research

    Podcast Addict
    5
    gpkeeling
    5 years ago

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Audience members mention the importance of both perspectives—the medical and the personal—in understanding cancer treatment.

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The Bigger Picture on Sentinel Lymph Node Imaging
Q: What did you find so sort of traumatic about the biopsy?
Rachel explains the biopsy was extremely painful for her, leaving a lasting emotional impact compared to other events in her treatment.
The Bigger Picture on Sentinel Lymph Node Imaging
Q: Can you take us back to when you first found out that you had cancer?
Rachel describes her experience starting in 2016 when she found a lump in her breast and went through the process of diagnosis including a challenging biopsy.
The Bigger Picture on Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Q: What might be some of the advantages of internal radiotherapy compared with traditional external beam radiotherapy?
Internal radiotherapy can target smaller tumors and metastatic cancer spread more precisely because it can be delivered directly into the bloodstream.
The Bigger Picture on Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Q: What do you mean by radiation biology?
Radiation biology studies the effects of radiation on healthy and cancerous cells, focusing on how to use radiation to kill cancer cells.
The Bigger Picture - Introductory Episode
Q: What can general listeners expect to gain from this podcast?
General listeners can expect to gain insights into cancer diagnosis processes and the interesting research developments in the field.

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Focusing on cancer diagnosis and treatment, the content explores innovative research and patient experiences. The discussions feature insights from researchers in biomedical engineering and imaging sciences, sharing breakthroughs aimed at improving cancer care, while patients narrate their journeys through diagnosis and treatment in a relatable manner. This combination of expert analysis and personal storytelling provides a unique, comprehensive perspective on the challenges and advancements in cancer care, making it valuable for both individuals facing cancer and professionals in the medical field.

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