Radiotherapy

Although the podcast format of Radiotherapy has now wrapped, this show continues to be broadcast on Triple R. You can now listen to new episodes on Triple R’s FM On Demand service at rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy. Thanks for listening!

Join your hosts Panel Beater, Dr Neo, Dr Sharma and Dr Living for their last episode of 2024! This is the last time this dynamic team will host together for 2024, and to wrap up an incredible year it's the Radiotherapy Awards!

Our hosts, Cyber Sioux and Miss Perineum, are joined In the studio with Oncologist, Dr Des Handolios and Dermatologist, Dr Niyati Sharma who answer questions about what lifestyle changes are necessary to minimise risk from cancer. From 'do supplements actually help?' to 'what should my diet look like?', the team clear up the unanswered questions you may be wondering.

Panel Beater, Dr Living and Dr Neo speak to Dr Elise Witter, Chair of the Commitee of Doctors in Training about the rise of Physician assistant roles in Australian healthcare services.Exploring Dr Witter's recently published article for MJA Insight+ "Physician Assistants: Help or Harm?" the team explore the qualifications (or lack thereof) of PAs, how they've been adopted into the Queensland healthcare landscape and some of the impacts of PAs in both the United States and British medical systems.

Dr Mal Practice and Dr Lexicon are joined by Brooklyn College professor of philosophy, Samir Chopra, and Baker Institute researcher Dr Yow Keat Tham. Chopra discusses his new book called Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide, which explores insights about anxiety offered by ancient and modern philosophies such as Buddhism, existentialism, psychoanalysis, and critical theory. Dr Tham desribes his research into the development of lipid modulating therapies for cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.

Hosts Cyber Sioux and Dr Do Little delve into a range of topics in today's episode, starting with the accessibility of vaping, and it's effects. The team engage in an important discussion about a specific cancer diagnosis called Cacexia, with experts Associate Professor Louise Cheng at Peter Mac, Dr Hyun Ko who is a Radiologist Specalist at Peter Mac and they also interview a patient who has Cacexia, to raise awareness of this rare condition. Do Little closes this episode with an update on the incredible work that he's been up to.

Join the Radiotherapy team Miss Peri Neum and Training Wheels, as they discuss elite sport holistic care with specialist physiotherapist Dr Leanne Rath, in light of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The episode takes a slightly different direction as Associate Professor Dr Daniel O'Brien, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Barwon Health speaks on the Buruli Ulcer, spotlighting what it is and how to treat it.

Panel Beater, Dr. Sharma and Dr Living question alcohol-free drinks and its potential gateway influence on children. The team also discuss regulation in Ozempic, whether social skills should be assessed for doctors, and the impact of burn-out on medical students.

This week's Radiotherapy team (Miss Perineum and Dr Training Wheels) are on the phone with Camilla Rowland, CEO of Palliative care Australia to chat about how paramedics are key to improving palliative care, also joining the show is Hung Yang, Medical director of the Australian Bone Marrow Donor registry to talk about how we can get involved and help out with donations.

The Radiotherapy team present a special epsiode looking at evidence based public policies and processes in health spaces.They kick off with a dive into the recently announced trial on pill-testing in Victoria (due to start this Summer) with Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri, Clinical Director at Turning Point.Plus, the crew present a nauanced panel-discussion on the the recent controversy surrounding Chiropractic alternative medicine practices, particularly around infant spine manipulation.the team discuss the recent lifiting of a four year ban on infant spine manipulation and the immediate outrage that was generated that led to the ban being temporarily re-instated within a week.Together, they explore the history of the bans, the evidence for them and now that evidence gets discussed and talked about in policy, government and health circles.Hosts: Dr living, Panel Beater, Dr. Sharma

Join this week's Radiotherapy team Training Wheels, Cyber Siouxz and Miss Peri Neum, as they speak to Dr David Speakman, a specialist breast and melanoma surgeon and the Chief Medical Officer at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, as he discusses the effects of AI programming in cancer research and the improvements that the Peter Mac Cancer Centre has undergone over time. They also speak to Dr Harriet Beevor about her work with voluntary assisted dying (VAD) at Peter Mac, and what the process entials since the VAD Victorian Legistaltion came into effect in June 2019.

The team speak to Dr. Jason Ong, sexual health physician, epidemiologist and health economist, on how Austalia's migration policies could impact the goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. They also speak to Dr. Jacob Dizard, Senior Research Officer at the Penington Institute on the rise of drug indused deaths.

Join hosts Miss Perineum and Dr Training Wheels as they delve into an episode dedicated to breast health and wellness. The team speak to Tish Tily from She Science, a bra fitting expert on the benefits and importance of finding a supportive bra. Plus, Dr Amber Hart at Maternal and Infant Wellbeing Melbourne, shares her knowledge as a GP Lactation Consultant on all things breast health.