Podcast
Simply Oncology
Clear conversations about cancer care for patients, families, clinicians and anyone interested in oncology.
Unpicking an increasingly complex specialty.
Dr Rowe co-hosts the weekly oncology podcast Simply Oncology with Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr John McGrane.
The podcast crosses tumour sites and explores cancer research, patient experiences, practical treatment questions and the latest advances. Episodes range from patient-focused fundamentals to deeper clinical discussions for healthcare professionals.
The aim is simple: to make cancer care clearer without losing the nuance that makes oncology such a fascinating specialty.
Featured episodes
Useful patient fundamentals
These links are a helpful starting point for patients and families looking for practical explanations of common oncology topics.
What is cancer?
Visit the show homepage to access the patient-fundamentals back catalogue, including the popular introductory cancer episodes.
Episode 3 ↗Immunotherapy
Patient fundamentals episode explaining what immunotherapy is and how it differs from chemotherapy.
Episode 93 ↗Radiotherapy
A practical episode discussing radiotherapy late effects, pelvic radiation disease and living after treatment.
Episode 97 ↗Chemotherapy & treatment language
The A to Z of oncology covers chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, living with cancer and many other key terms.
Episode 112 ↗Living with cancer
A patient-focused discussion on lifestyle, exercise and living well with cancer.
Episode 115 ↗Diet in cancer
A fundamentals episode exploring cancer nutrition, malnutrition and why diet matters during treatment.