The Cancer Professionals Podcast

By Macmillan Cancer Support

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Episodes: 37

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Do you work in cancer care? On this podcast, we interview a wide range of guests, including health and social care professionals, to lift the lid on current issues faced by the cancer workforce. Expect to hear discussions of clinical practice, personal experience and practical advice to improve your knowledge and skills in supporting people affected by cancer. New episodes are released on the first Wednesday of each month.

The Cancer Professionals Podcast is brought to you by Macmillan Cancer Support. If you work in health or social care, visit www.macmillan.org.uk/learning for more information about free education and training from Macmillan Cancer Support.

Disclaimer: The content and information in these episodes is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. All examples covered in the episodes are based in the UK and reflect the UK health systems as they were at the time of recording. Listeners are reminded to always refer to their local policies and procedures to ensure they are following the guidelines of their workplace. No material within this series is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified and registered healthcare providers.

Episode Date
Gut health and cancer care
Jun 03, 2026
Macmillan Membership: Sparking a revolution in cancer care
May 20, 2026
Living well with HIV and cancer
May 06, 2026
More than a diagnosis: Dementia and cancer together (Part 2)
Apr 15, 2026
More than a diagnosis: Dementia and cancer together (Part 1)
Apr 01, 2026
Polypharmacy: The human side of prescribing
Mar 18, 2026
Immunotherapy and its late effects
Mar 04, 2026
Embedding prehabilitation in cancer care: From guidelines to delivery
Feb 18, 2026
From knowing to doing: Cultural responsiveness in cancer care
Feb 04, 2026
The complexity of pancreatic cancer with Pancreatic Cancer UK
Jan 21, 2026
Creating accessible cancer care for Deaf people
Jan 07, 2026
Inside radiotherapy: Treatment, experience and compassionate care
Dec 03, 2025
Rethinking neurodiversity and physical disability in cancer care
Nov 05, 2025
Menopause and cancer: What we need to talk about
Oct 01, 2025
From helpline to lifeline: The power of acute oncology
Sep 03, 2025
Revolutionising cancer care: Macmillan's new strategy
Aug 06, 2025
Workforce wellbeing with Frontline19
Jul 02, 2025
Working in cancer care: Opportunities, challenges and progress
Jun 04, 2025
"With equity, everyone wins"
May 07, 2025
The power of person-centred care
Apr 02, 2025
Supporting the whole person: Mental health and cancer care
Mar 05, 2025
"I see you cancer, and I raise you the ocean"
Feb 05, 2025
Understanding agency: Alleviating suffering in cancer care
Jan 01, 2025
Bonus episode: Reflections from professionals at the Macmillan Conference 2024
Dec 18, 2024
The importance of person-centred communication in cancer care
Dec 04, 2024
Demystifying genomics: Building knowledge for effective cancer care
Nov 06, 2024
Alleviating the side effects: Skin care during cancer treatment
Oct 01, 2024
Understanding immunotherapy: What it is and how it feels
Sep 04, 2024
Genomics and cancer care: Impactful insights and personal stories
Aug 07, 2024
Advance care planning: Conversations about an uncertain future
Jul 03, 2024
The weight of empathy: Understanding vicarious trauma in cancer care (Part 2)
Jun 05, 2024
The weight of empathy: Understanding vicarious trauma in cancer care (Part 1)
May 01, 2024
Confronting racism in cancer care: From awareness to action
Apr 03, 2024
Working together towards inclusive cancer care for the LGBTIQ+ community
Mar 06, 2024
Making acute oncology everyone's business
Feb 07, 2024
Diet and nutrition at end of life
Jan 03, 2024
Welcome to The Cancer Professionals Podcast
Dec 19, 2023