Elekta Neuro-Oncology Series #1: Katie Hunt and Esther Buckland - Physics and Patient Experience of Radiosurgery

**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Katie Hunt and Esther Buckland to discuss their careers, the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, physics behind radiosurgery and the patient experience of the workflow. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read about the symptoms of a brain tumour: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/2) reflect on the importance of individualised treatment pathways to ensure we meet the NHS commitment to personalised cancer care. 3) watch the videos by the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery on the patient experience: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videos4) watch this video on the Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxikNfTbtzw Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Elekta: https://www.elekta.com/Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.elekta.com/patients/gamma-knife-treatment/Leksell Gamma Knife Lightening: https://www.elekta.com/products/stereotactic-radiosurgery/leksell-gamma-knife-lightning/The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Videos on how to prepare for treatment: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/treatment/videosBrain Tumour Charity: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-signs-symptoms/adult-brain-tumour-symptoms/Brain Tumours Macmillan Cancer Support: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumourTherapeutic Role of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Neuro-Oncology (2020): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023953/Characterization and commissioning of a Leksell Gamma Knife ICON system for framed and frameless stereotactic radiosurgery (2022): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35064749/Non-Cancerous Conditions Links:The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Other Conditions Treated: https://www.gammaknife.org.uk/conditions-treated/conditionsElekta case stud on bilateral thalamotomy with Leksell Gamma Knife for Essential Tremor: https://www.elekta.com/medical-affairs/case-studies/case-study-bilateral-thalamotomy-with-leksell-gamma-knife-for-essential-tremor/Gamma Knife radiosurgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9160151/Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For Brain Vascular Malformations: Current Evidence And Future Tasks (2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6874113/Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Review and Update (2022): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9452385/Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music 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.