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? Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:South East London Cancer Alliance - physical activity guidance and resources: Cancer - Moving MedicinePatient info finder - Moving MedicinePhysical activity in the treatment of long term conditions courseWorld Cancer Research Forum - how to get active NHS England E-learning for health modules Macmillan Cancer Support learning and developmentSheffield Hallam University MSc Enhanced Radiotherapy and OncologyMoving Medicine - active conversations5K Your Way - Move Against CancerResearch links from the Episode:Physical activity behaviour change in people living with and beyond cancer following an exercise intervention: a systematic reviewNiall research gate Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved.  We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.  You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.  You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.  Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.