Trigger Warning: cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment and misdiagnosis.Description: in this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Anthony to discuss working as a GP, his career, acute oncology, current primary care challenges and opportunities and working at Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Episode 157 of our workforce and education series series (Part 55) features the amazing Dr. Anthony Cunliffe.CPD Reflection Points:Think about a time when you encountered a patient whose cancer diagnosis was delayed. What were the key barriers to early detection in that case? How could primary care systems improve to reduce the risk of missed or late cancer diagnoses?Patients undergoing cancer treatment often experience side effects that impact their quality of life. In your experience, what are the most challenging side effects to manage in primary care, and how could you support patients more in your role?Many cancer patients report difficulties navigating between primary and secondary care, leading to gaps in communication and continuity of care. What challenges have you encountered in engaging with primary care as a secondary care professional (or vice versa)? How can we improve collaboration to ensure seamless, patient-centred cancer care?Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:UK Acute Oncology Society: https://www.ukacuteoncology.co.uk/Clinical Oncology training https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/clinical-oncologyMacmillan training https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/macmillan-professionals/learning-and-development?infinity=ict2~net~gaw~cmp~~ag~~ar~683593456455~kw~cancer%20support%20worker~mt~b&&infinity=ict2~net~gaw~ar~683593456455~kw~cancer%20support%20worker~mt~b~cmp~G_PS_HCP_GEN~ag~Cancer+Healthcare+Professional+Roles&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoJC-BhCSARIsAPhdfShxLYv-vrLKFJ9irDgGtWRX_4ItrLi7mPnc0jh8QVxVXOmkzFqUfNoaAjAUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsDiagnosing cancer earlier – challenges from a primary care perspective https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/news-and-resources/blogs/diagnosing-cancer-earlierAddress Health Inequalities to Improve Cancer Outcomes https://www.medscape.co.uk/viewarticle/address-health-inequalities-improve-cancer-outcomes-2022a1001llfRad 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.

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