E170: Niall Finnegan - PhD Study and Physical Activity in Cancer Care
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, death and dying, and cancer treatment.
Episode 170: Part of the Living with and Beyond Series (Part 53)
Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit with Niall Finnegan to discuss his PhD, the role of physical activity and supporting people living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. Niall shares his very personal reasons for being so passionate about his PhD and shares the challenges he’s faced.
CPD Reflection Points:
- Identify barriers and facilitators to physical activity in cancer patients.
- Reflect on clinical implications for promoting physical activity in cancer patients.
- What could be improved in terms of behaviour change strategy within radiotherapy and oncology?
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Links from the Episode:
- South East London Cancer Alliance - physical activity guidance and resources:
- Cancer - Moving Medicine
- Patient info finder - Moving Medicine
- Physical activity in the treatment of long term conditions course
- World Cancer Research Forum - how to get active
- NHS England E-learning for health modules
- Macmillan Cancer Support learning and development
- Sheffield Hallam University MSc Enhanced Radiotherapy and Oncology
- Moving Medicine - active conversations
- 5K Your Way - Move Against Cancer
Research links from the Episode:
- Physical activity behaviour change in people living with and beyond cancer following an exercise intervention: a systematic review
- Niall research gate
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Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.
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