About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Ms. Tamzin Cuming about the role of surgery in treating anal cancer.

Supported by an unrestricted grant from Incyte Biosciences. Incyte had no involvement in the development, content, or editorial review of the activities associated with this initiative. Trigger Warning: this episode talks about cancer, HPV, anal cancer, cancer treatment and stigma. Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Ms. Tazmin Cumming. This episode is a deep dive into the role surgery plays in the treatment of anal cancer. Ms Tamzin Cuming trained at the University of Cambridge and Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals and went on to do her initial surgical training in Brighton and then completed her specialist colorectal training via the North East Thames National Training Programme. She first came across high resolution anoscopy (HRA) during this training while working at the unit at Homerton Hospital in East London. She undertook a laparoscopic colorectal fellowship at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. Having completed her Certificate of Completion of Training and gaining a Distinction in a Masters in Surgical Education from Imperial College, Ms Cuming became a Consultant Surgeon at Homerton Hospital in 2013 at which time she…

People in this episode

Hosts: Naman Julka-Anderson, Jo McNamara

Guest: Ms. Tamzin Cuming

Topics covered

• anal cancer
• surgery
• cancer treatment
• HPV
• medical education
• stigma

Keywords

• anal cancer
• surgery
• HPV
• cancer treatment
• stigma
• medical education
• high resolution anoscopy
• consultant surgeon
• anogenital neoplasia

Sponsors

Incyte Biosciences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Cambridge, Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals, Homerton Hospital, Derriford Hospital, Imperial College, International anal Neoplasia Society, Women in Surgery Forum

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