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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Researchers complete podcast series on radiotherapy treatment for young people

2 January 2024

Woman receiving Radiation Therapy Treatments for Cancer

This special series of 6 podcast episodes, funded by the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Beacon Bursary brings together researchers and patients to share the experiences of young people who have been diagnosed with cancer and to raise awareness of radiotherapy and radiation research.

Listen to the episodes here:

The funding from the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Beacon Bursary builds on the public engagement project, , funded by , which held a number of focus groups with teenagers and young adults (TYAs) diagnosed with cancer. Through these discussions, the researchers learned that less is known about radiotherapy compared to other cancer treatments. The focus groups also highlighted that TYAs felt they lacked peer support and often found themselves too old for children’s services but among the youngest in adult services.

Led by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Researcher, , the series was hosted by , a multi-award winning, therapeutic radiographer-led oncology podcast, designed for cancer patients, healthcare professionals, academics and researchers.

Listen to more about the Radiation Reveal project here:


Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Beacon Bursary Lead Applicant: Ìý(±«°ä³¢)

Co-Applicants: Ìý(±«°ä³¢) and (KCL)