Elekta Neuro-Oncology Series #2: Renay Joss - Therapeutic Radiographer Led Working in Radiosurgery

**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Renay Joss to discuss her incredible career, the introduction of gamma knife treatments and therapeutic radiographer led working. 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 challenges patients face to access radiosurgery in the UK.3) consider the benefits of therapeutic radiographer led working for patients undergoing treatment.4) 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/Genesis Care: https://www.genesiscare.com/ukGenesis Care Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/treatment/radiotherapy/gamma-knife-radiosurgery-for-brain-tumoursNon-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.