A brief introduction to the series by presenters Dr Penny Kechagioglou and Robin Daly.
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Introduction
Claire Taylor MBE
Over her distinguished career, Claire Taylor MBE has been at the forefront of the development of cancer nursing, bringing her interest in personalisation and continuity of care to the role, and introducing many new aspects to cancer nursing that have sig...
Episode #3.6 - Date: 24 Sep 2026
Prof Robert Thomas
Professor Robert Thomas returns to CANCERTALK to share news of developments since taking up the role of Head of Oncology at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine.
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Episode #3.5 - Date: 30 May 2026
Julie Worrall
With personal experience of cancer when only twenty-four and a career built around cancer care in the charity sector, Julie Worrall, Interim CEO at The Teenage Cancer Trust, is ideally suited to understand the very specific needs of young people unfortuna...
Episode #3.4 - Date: 30 May 2026
Dr Santosh Rau
Dr Santosh Rao has recently completed a term as President of the Society for Integrative Oncology, a leading force in the drive for integration in cancer care, and now works at the Cleveland Clinic. Unusually, he is qualified in both Oncology and Integrat...
Episode #3.3 - Date: 23 Apr 2026
Dr Olubukola Ayodele
Dr Ayodele is a Consultant Oncologist who is passionate about bringing change to oncology. As a black woman, she sees part of her role as the spokesperson for marginalised groups when it comes to accessing the best prevention and care
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Episode #3.2 - Date: 11 Mar 2026
Claire Rowney
After a career in fundraising and marketing, taking in some of the major charities in the cancer arena, Claire Rowney is CEO of Breast Cancer Now
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Episode #3.1 - Date: 2 Feb 2026
Lucy Pattullo
Lucy Pattullo is one of many who have used their own experience of cancer to transform their lives, choosing to work directly to support others facing a diagnosis of cancer
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Episode #2.20 - Date: 22 Dec 2025
Dr James Wilson
Dr James Wilson has a deep connection to his work founded in his early personal experience of cancer and cancer care in his own family.
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Episode #2.19 - Date: 18 Nov 2025
Maria Vega
Maria Vega is a Senior Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist with more than a decade of experience across the NHS and private healthcare. She is also trained in medical and auricular acupuncture with a focus on oncology and palliative care, and is a Cancer...
Episode #2.18 - Date: 30 Sep 2025
Prof Rob Newton
Prof Rob Newton is a world leader in pioneering Exercise Oncology, destroying previous misconceptions about the need for rest in the face of physically challenging treatments like radiotherapy or chemotherapy
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Episode #2.17 - Date: 11 Jul 2025
Dr Katy Stephen
It’s no secret that GPs in the UK are working under extreme pressure and with little job satisfaction. The ludicrously short consultation times create a conveyor belt of ‘cases’ with no opportunity to build relationships or trust
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Episode #2.16 - Date: 20 May 2025
