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On Focus

By The Focal Therapy Clinic

Clare Delmar explores issues facing men diagnosed with prostate cancer that are little known, less understood and almost never talked about. A podcast series by The Focal Therapy Clinic.
www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk
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On FocusDec 04, 2020

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Exercise medicine - a key element of cancer recovery
Oct 15, 202319:03
MRI - the most important diagnostic tool for prostate cancer
Jul 24, 202318:05
Men’s Health Week: a conversation with prostate cancer campaigner Elvin Box
Jun 26, 202325:14
Active Surveillance, the ProtecT trial and the importance of targeted diagnostics 
Jun 07, 202317:34
How Prostate Cancer Research is impacting patients and clinicians
Mar 23, 202315:31
Changing the narrative around screening

Changing the narrative around screening

Joining OnFocus today is Alan Doherty, Clinical Director at the Birmingham Prostate Clinic, and recently voted one of the UK’s top ten prostate cancer specialists in a national poll of consultant urologists published in the Daily Mail.

Alan has been an innovator, advocate and dedicated practitioner of precision treatments for prostate cancer, and joined the Focal Therapy Clinic last year to develop his expertise in delivering focal therapy.  In addition to HIFU focal therapy, Alan has embraced IRE or NanoKnife focal treatments with great success for his patients, which has reinforced his views on early diagnosis and, in particular, prostate cancer screening. He’s here today to speak with me about how advancements in and success with focal therapy change the discussion around screening.



Mar 15, 202317:49
NanoKnife is giving more choice to patients

NanoKnife is giving more choice to patients

Marc has been a vocal advocate for the rights of patients to be informed about their treatment choices from his base at Frimley Health, where he is prostate cancer lead at Wexham Park Hospital. He’s also a dedicated practitioner in optimising treatment choices for patients, and has built a reputation in identifying and delivering the right treatment for each patient, based on precise diagnostics and comprehensive discussion about lifestyle, aspirations and relationships. He’s here today to speak with me about a relatively new treatment - IRE focal therapy, also known as the NanoKnife – that he’s been offering to patients and how he sees this developing in futureMarc Laniado, Consultant Urologist at with The Focal Therapy Clinic and a leading innovator in imaging led diagnostics and targeted treatments for prostate cancer is today’s OnFocus guest.

Feb 11, 202319:19
NanoKnife - a personal experience

NanoKnife - a personal experience

Brian Bishop joins OnFocus to discuss his experience with NanoKnife treatment for prostate cancer. Brian is 77 and lives in Virginia Water since retiring from a career in the airline industry, and was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May 2022. A few months later he was treated by TFTC Consultant Urologist Marc Laniado with a form of focal therapy that uses electric current to ablate cancerous tissues, also known as the NanoKnife.

Jan 30, 202311:08
Seeking alternatives to maintain quality of life

Seeking alternatives to maintain quality of life

Graham Pipe, a recent patient at the Focal Therapy Clinic who underwent HIFU treatment with Consultant Urologist Tim Dudderidge following a diagnosis of localised prostate cancer, joins OnFocus to discuss the process he went through to seek an alternative treatment which would maintain his active lifestyle. Age 70 and recently retired from a career as a Chartered Building Surveyor, Graham describes himself as Young at heart who loves travelling abroad and is married 47 years to the love of his life, who is a model.

Jan 21, 202314:50
The future is bright for innovations in prostate cancer treatments
Dec 19, 202216:18
Prostate Cancer UK clinic champion pilots intervention programme

Prostate Cancer UK clinic champion pilots intervention programme

Consultant Urologist Tim Dudderidge, who works with TFTC and is based at University Hospital Southampton, joins OnFocus today. Tim is an innovator in focal therapy and has coinvestigated most of the clinical trials and studies that have built the evidence base for focal therapy and advanced its adoption and practice. He has recently completed his appointment as Clinical Champion for Prostate Cancer UK, and he's here to discuss what he learned and what implications this might have for patient care.

Nov 29, 202218:48
AI - the future of prostate MRI reporting?
Oct 31, 202216:20
Developments in prostate imaging and why you should care

Developments in prostate imaging and why you should care

Marc Laniado, Consultant Urologist at The Focal Therapy Clinic and a leading innovator in imaging led diagnostics and targeted treatments for prostate cancer, joins OnFocus to discuss prostate imaging and reporting. Marc has been a dedicated pracititoner and vocal advocate for the rights of patients to be informed about their treatment choices from his base at Frimley Health, where he is prostate cancer lead at Wexham Park Hospital. He’s here today to talk about the crucial role that imaging plays in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer, and why a minimal standard of imaging and reporting is essential to successful diagnosis and treatment.

Sep 30, 202218:02
North America gains from UK & European focal therapy

North America gains from UK & European focal therapy

Joining me today is Dr Rafael Sanchez-Salas, an emerging leader in the field of focal therapy for localised prostate cancer. Trained as a urologist in his native Venezuela, Dr Sanchez-Salas led research on robotic surgery and focal therapy for over ten years at the Institut Mutualiste Montsouris Paris, and is now a member of the faculty at McGill University in Montreal where he is leading research on localised prostate cancer and minimally invasive approaches to its management. Dr Sanchez-Salas discusses how the researchers and clinicians in the US and Canada are now deploying the evidence and patient experience gained in the UK and Europe to advance focal therapy.

Sep 05, 202218:13
UK cancer services — a campaigner’s experience
Sep 05, 202220:46
Progress since the Pandemic
Aug 07, 202215:38
Reasons to be Cheerful

Reasons to be Cheerful

Joining the podcast today is Alan Doherty, Clinical Director at the Birmingham Prostate Clinic, and recently voted one of the UK’s top ten prostate cancer specialists in a national poll of consultant urologists published in the Daily Mail.

Alan has been an innovator, advocate and dedicated practitioner of precision treatments for prostate cancer, and joined the Focal Therapy Clinic last year to develop his expertise in delivering focal therapy.  Having now treated a large cohort of patients with focal therapy following the Clinic’s rigorous MDT review , he’s even more positive now about the approach than he’s ever been, and joins Clare today to discuss how this experience makes him optimistic about the future of focal therapy and, most importantly, the future for men diagnosed with localised prostate cancer.

Jul 17, 202214:53
The latest trends in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

The latest trends in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Consultant Urologist Tim Dudderidge joins OnFocus to discuss recent trends in technology and research. Tim works with the Focal Therapy Clinic and is based at University Hospital Southampton. He’s an innovator in focal therapy and has coinvestigated most of the clinical trials and studies that have built the evidence base for focal therapy and advanced its adoption and practice. Last year he was appointed as Clinical Champion for Prostate Cancer UK, which will give him even more impact on innovative clinical practice across the NHS. In this episode, Tim shares his views on some of the key issues driving practice in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer, and how this is impacting both patients and clinicians.

Jul 11, 202221:20
HIFU treatment for a military veteran
May 14, 202217:15
NanoKnife - a new option for prostate focal therapy
May 05, 202215:30
Shaping Prostate Cancer Literacy
May 02, 202220:51
Insights from the Recovering Man

Insights from the Recovering Man

Joining me today is Mish Middelmann, aka “Recovering Man”, the title of the popular blog he produces on his experience with prostate cancer.

Mish is an organic veggie gardener, prostate cancer survivor and convenor of the global Recovering Men prostate cancer support group. His blog at www.recoveringman.net very candidly chronicles his own prostate cancer journey and those of others affected by prostate cancer. In his professional life he is a systems coach helping leadership teams and organisations worldwide embrace both change and diversity and inclusiveness. Prior to this he was the co-founder and CEO of a software start-up in Johannesburg, South Africa.

He's here to speak with me today about the insights he’s gained through his own experience of prostate cancer and working with hundreds of others through his support community.

Apr 19, 202218:38
New approaches to delivering Focal Therapy
Apr 10, 202221:18
Focal Therapy - a view from across the Pond
Mar 08, 202217:55
Changing tune after prostate cancer
Mar 07, 202221:24
The importance of Patient Advocacy
Feb 13, 202209:40
What does personalised medicine mean for prostate cancer patients?

What does personalised medicine mean for prostate cancer patients?

Joining me today is Raj Nigam, Consultant Urologist at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and the Focal Therapy Clinic. Raj’s clinical specialties centre around urological oncology and andrology. He manages men with all andrological conditions including erectile dysfunction, male infertility, Peyronie’s disease and male hormonal problems. He also has a major interest in prostate cancer and in particular, precision diagnostics and focal therapies

Raj is widely published in national and international journals, and has lectured extensively over the last 20 years. His current research interests are in advanced diagnostics in prostate cancer and the evolution of new treatments to treat prostate conditions.

He’s here today to address perceptions and misperceptions on personalised medicine –a term that we hear a lot about and which means many things to many people. I’ve asked him to join me and give his views on what personalised medicine means for diagnosing and treating prostate cancer.

Feb 13, 202215:03
Prostate imaging: the diagnostic revolution continues

Prostate imaging: the diagnostic revolution continues

Oliver Hulson, Consultant Radiologist at Leeds NHS Trust and Clinical Champion for Prostate Cancer UK joins OnFocus today to discuss the critical importance of radiology in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, and what he’s doing to both advance imaging effectiveness and instill these advances in clinical practice.

Jan 25, 202218:06
Mobile PSA testing

Mobile PSA testing

Joining me today is Errol McKellar, founder of the Errol McKellar Foundation which is dedicated to raising awareness of men’s health and in particular prostate cancer in the black community.

Errol has a legendary status in the London youth football community, having been a coach and scout for over 50 years and supporting the rise of premiership and England players Beckham, Cole and Campbell. His car repair garage in Hoxton has also become legendary – featuring in a documentary on his community now on Amazon prime and most impactfully as an information channel to black men about their health, and it’s this latter point that brings Errol to talk with me today.

Errol was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010 and since then has dedicated himselt to informing & supporting men especially those in the black community about prostate cancer and, in particular, the importance of getting screened.

He’s been highly recognised for his services.

Errol is one of Prostate Cancer UK's main ambassadors and, along with Linford Christie, David Haye, Danny John-Jules, Viv Anderson, Chuka Umunna and Benjamin Zephaniah is fronting their Stronger Knowing More campaign, which encourages black men to get PSA tests.

In 2012 Errol was chosen to be one of the Olympic torch bearers in Hackney and in 2016 his volunteer work in the community was recognised by the Prime Minister when he was presented with a Points of Light Award. In 2018 Errol set up and launched The Errol McKellar Foundation and was invited to 10 Downing Street to talk to the Prime Minister, Secretary of State for Health and the Head of NHS England about the prostate cancer awareness work his new charity will undertake.

In 2018 Errol was awarded a NHS Heroes Award for his services to volunteering, and in October 2020, he was awarded an MBE for services to raising the awareness of Prostate Cancer.

Errol McKellar Foundation

https://www.theerrolmckellarfoundation.com/

The Street

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10999260/

Jan 22, 202235:55
Decision Tools and Patient Choice

Decision Tools and Patient Choice

Joining onFocus today is Marc Laniado, Consultant Urologist at with The Focal Therapy Clinic and a leading innovator in imaging led diagnostics and targeted treatments for prostate cancer. Marc has been a dedicated practitioner and vocal advocate for the rights of patients to be informed about their treatment choices from his base at Frimley Health, where he is prostate cancer lead at Wexham Park Hospital. He’s here today to talk with about how patients can be supported in understanding their diagnosis and choice of treatment through decision tools such as Predict Prostate.

Dec 08, 202115:09
What is a Precision Diagnosis?

What is a Precision Diagnosis?

Marc Laniado, Consultant Urologist at with The Focal Therapy Clinic and a leading innovator in imaging led diagnostics and targeted treatments for prostate cancer, joins OnFocus to discuss the concept of precision in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, why it’s important and how it’s achieved.

Marc has been a dedicated pracititoner and vocal advocate for the precision diagnostics that support focal therapy from his base at Frimley Health, where he is prostate cancer lead at Wexham Park Hospital and has contributed to several pivotal clinical studies and trials on prostate imaging , diagnostics and focal therapy.

Dec 08, 202115:16
How Covid changed my prostate cancer treatment plan

How Covid changed my prostate cancer treatment plan

Michael Anthony is a recent HIFU patient at the Focal Therapy Clinic, who had just turned 50 late last year when he was diagnosed with localised prostate cancer, quickly followed by a bout with Covid. As he says "I got cancer for my birthday and Covid for Christmas" – and his ultimate treatment was a direct outcome of these memorable “gifts” . He joins OnFocus to tell his story about managing a prostate cancer diagnosis in the Covid era and to share his learnings from this experience with our listeners.

Nov 14, 202117:55
Movember Man
Nov 10, 202120:06
Cancer Care Map
Oct 28, 202117:48
A view from the Frontline

A view from the Frontline

Charlie LeBosquet, clinical application specialist for Prostate Care Limited, joins the podcast to discuss his views from the frontline of prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment. Charlie has been a critical link in the theatres where men are biopsied and treated for prostate cancer for nearly two decades,  supporting clinicians and operational staff alike, and he has a unique and valuable perspective on the advance and adoption of technology in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Oct 12, 202116:36
Is ageing a risk that can be mitigated?

Is ageing a risk that can be mitigated?

Raj Nigam, Consultant Urologist at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust and the Focal Therapy Clinic is an andrologist with a special interest in the impact of prostate cancer treatment on sexual and mental health, and has spoken several times before on the podcast about age-related implications of prostate cancer treatment. He’s here today to discuss how advances in ageing research could potentially aid in recovery from prostate cancer and its treatment. Or, another words, if the biggest risk factor in developing prostate cancer is ageing, what can we do to mitigate that risk?

Sep 28, 202115:25
Taking the Piss out of Cancer
Sep 09, 202124:29
When a doctor becomes a patient - an interview with Dr Stephen Allan

When a doctor becomes a patient - an interview with Dr Stephen Allan

Joining me today is Dr Stephen Allan, a retired consultant anaesthetist and former prostate cancer patient. Stephen has a unique perspective on how men are diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer, and shares his wisdom and experience regularly through Tackle Prostate Cancer as a patient representative, and as an advisor to NICE and the National Prostate Cancer Audit.

Sep 01, 202123:07
Living life to the fullest

Living life to the fullest

Joining OnFocus in this episode is Nigel Harris, a medical sales professional from Winchester who recently underwent HIFU treatment with Tim Dudderidge. He leads a very active sporting life, particularly on the ice where he both plays and coaches ice hockey – and following his prostate cancer diagnosis was intent on finding a treatment that wouldn’t compromise his lifestyle. As he describes as his personal motto, “ here’s still much to do and see”. He's joined me to discuss his experience.

Aug 16, 202121:41
Prostate Cancer Screening - a GP's Perspective

Prostate Cancer Screening - a GP's Perspective

Joining On Focus in this episode to discuss prostate cancer screening, NHS data sharing and maintaining wellness is GP and Men’s Health specialist Dr Jeff Foster. Dr Jeff is the author of Man Alive in which he examines the most commonly misunderstood aspects of men’s health. His expertise on testosterone deficiency, erectile dysfunction, prostate health, cardiovascular disease and nutrition & wellness has been shared widely through media and applied in his clinical practice.

Aug 03, 202116:32
The Focal Therapy Learning Curve

The Focal Therapy Learning Curve

Joining me today is Alan Doherty, Clinical Director at the Birmingham Prostate Clinic, and recently voted one of the UK’s top ten prostate cancer specialists in a national poll of consultant urologists published in the Daily Mail.

Alan has been an innovator, advocate and dedicated practitioner of precision treatments for prostate cancer, and joined the Focal Therapy Clinic last year to develop his expertise in delivering focal therapy.  He’s here today to talk with me about what he’s learned in the last year and how he sees the fire of focal therapy from both a provider and patient point of view.

Jul 30, 202112:52
Surviving Hormone Therapy
Jul 05, 202123:04
Emerging technology in prostate cancer management

Emerging technology in prostate cancer management

TFTC Urological Consultant Tim Dudderidge, based at University Hospital Southampton, joins On Focus to discuss some of the new technologies that are coming through that we can expect to see impacting the experience and outcomes for men with prostate cancer. Tim is an innovator in focal therapy and has coinvestigated most of the clinical trials and studies that have built the evidence base for focal therapy and advanced its adoption and practice. He has recently been appointed as Clinical Champion for Prostate Cancer UK, which will give him even more impact on innovative clinical practice across the NHS.

Jun 21, 202116:37
Building Body Awareness to meet the challenges of cancer treatment

Building Body Awareness to meet the challenges of cancer treatment

Kirsty Rowlinson-Groves, an exercise specialist who supports men with prostate cancer in preparing for and recovering from treatment, joins On Focus to how men can benefit from programmes like the one she runs in Manchester called Prehab4Cancer  This is an exercise, nutrition and wellbeing scheme run through the NHS in Greater Manchester, and has won numerous awards for its dedication, commitment and innovative approach to cancer patients across the region.

Jun 17, 202114:08
Advocating for men with prostate cancer ten years on

Advocating for men with prostate cancer ten years on

Simon Lord, personal trainer and cancer rehab specialist, is also a prostate cancer survivor having had successful robotic surgery in 2010. He joins On Focus to discuss the changes and developments he’s observed in diagnostics and treatments for men with prostate cancer and how this impacts the experience of men he works with.
Jun 14, 202113:26
When Active Surveillance lets you down

When Active Surveillance lets you down

Marcus McKenzie, a teacher from South London who recently underwent prostate surgery after two years spent on Active Surveillance, joins OnFocus to discuss the heightened risk of prostate cancer that black and mixed race men face, how this impacted his experience and what all black and mixed race need to know about managing their prostate health.

Jun 10, 202122:36
Question Everything

Question Everything

TFTC patient Ian Paul joins On Focus to discuss how even the best care can go wrong and what he’s learned from his experience seeking a second opinion,

May 27, 202119:44
Active Surveillance: a double-edged sword

Active Surveillance: a double-edged sword

Michael Clay came to the Focal Therapy Clinic after having been placed on Active Surveillance at Torbay Hospital in South Devon. Michael’s a 76-year-old retired banker who leads a very active life with his wife and family which, despite his early-stage cancer diagnosis, was being severely compromised by his treatment. He encountered several issues which he feels are very important for all men to hear and understand before they make decisions about treatment for prostate cancer, and he’s joined On Focus to discuss these.

May 18, 202118:22
Dealing with the cancer diagnosis and treatment backlog

Dealing with the cancer diagnosis and treatment backlog

Professor Gordon Wishart joins On Focus to discuss the backlog of cancer referrals, diagnoses and treatments in the NHS and offer some suggestions on ways forward. Professor Wishart is

founder, Chief Medical Officer and CEO of Check4Cancer, a leading early cancer detection and cancer prevention organisation. As the former Director of the Cambridge Breast Unit from 2005-2010, and current Professor of Cancer Surgery at Anglia Ruskin School of Medicine since 2008, Professor Wishart has a strong track record in clinical research and modernisation of cancer diagnosis and treatment, with more than 100 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals. In 2010 he led a team of clinicians and scientists that developed the PREDICT breast cancer treatment and survival model, now used worldwide.

https://www.check4cancer.com

May 11, 202115:54
Integrating 4Ps into Prostate Cancer Care
May 03, 202113:14