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:

1. Identify barriers and facilitators to physical activity in cancer patients. 
2. Reflect on clinical implications for promoting physical activity in cancer patients.
3. 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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