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BOPA, British oncology pharmacy association

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Let's Talk About The Future Of Healthcare

Let's Talk About The Future Of Healthcare

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.

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Let's Talk About The Future Of Healthcare

Let's Talk About The Future Of Healthcare

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.

Let's Talk About Elastomeric Pumps

Let's Talk About Elastomeric Pumps

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.

Let's Talk About Acute Oncology

Let's Talk About Acute Oncology

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.

Let's Talk About Difficult Conversations

Let's Talk About Difficult Conversations

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.

Let's Talk About Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

Let's Talk About Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

In this episode we are joined by Chris Salmen. We discuss what DLBCL is, diagnosis, management and much more.

Let's Talk About Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy

Let's Talk About Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy

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.

Let's Talk About The UK Charity for TNBC

Let's Talk About The UK Charity for TNBC

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/

Let's Talk About Supporting Transgender Patients

Let's Talk About Supporting Transgender Patients

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.

Let's Talk About Research

Let's Talk About 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.

Let’s Talk About Inequalities And The British Asian Cancer Charity

Let’s Talk About Inequalities And The British Asian Cancer Charity

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.

Let's Talk About BOPA In 2024

Let's Talk About BOPA In 2024

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.

Let's Talk About Cancer Research UK

Let's Talk About Cancer Research UK

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.

Let's Talk About High Dose Methotrexate

Let's Talk About High Dose Methotrexate

In this episode we are joined by Chris Salmen. We discuss high dose methotrexate . We delve into pharmacokinetics, toxicities, monitoring requirements and Chris' experience.

Let’s Talk About Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia

Let’s Talk About Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia

In this episode we are joined by Susanne Kricke. We discuss what JMML is, symptoms, treatments and Susanne’s research.

Let's Talk About Radiology

Let's Talk About Radiology

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.

Let’s Talk About What It’s Like When A Breast Surgeon Gets Breast Cancer

Let’s Talk About What It’s Like When A Breast Surgeon Gets Breast Cancer

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

Let's Talk About Immunotherapy

Let's Talk About Immunotherapy

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

Let's Talk About Capacity

Let's Talk About Capacity

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.

Let's Talk About ISOPP

Let's Talk About ISOPP

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!

Let's Talk About BUKU Medicine

Let's Talk About BUKU Medicine

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.