Rad Chat

**Trigger Warning**

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Ashton Davidson (he/them) as part of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 13).

Discussion about Ash’s transition, experience of breast tissue cancer, and how Ash’ hopes to improve experiences of others.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

1) read Ash’s article in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences: https://www.jmirs.org/article/S1939-8654(24)00173-5/fulltext.

2) reflect on Ash’s experience of cancer.

3) consider ways to support trans-individuals in your department.

4) check out Ash’s Umbrella Support Network: https://www.theumbrellaway.com/.

Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.

Links from podcast:

OUTpatients charity: https://outpatients.org.uk/

Queering Cancer charity: https://queeringcancer.ca/

UK Cancer and Transition Service (UCATS): https://www.themedicalcentreislington.co.uk/2023/10/26/uk-cancer-and-transition-service-ucats/

Trans plus UK Cancer and Transition Service (UCATS): https://www.wearetransplus.co.uk/uk-cancer-and-transition-service/

NHS Gender Dysphoria Clinic Finder: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/how-to-find-an-nhs-gender-identity-clinic/

Gender Construction Kit: https://genderkit.org.uk/

Transgender Health Journal: https://home.liebertpub.com/publications/transgender-health/634

Trans Actual Information for Trans People: https://transactual.org.uk/healthcare-trans/

Royal College of General Practitioners: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/transgender-care

NHS England Gender Services Clinical Programme Commissioning: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/npc-crg/gender-dysphoria-clinical-programme/

HumanPapillomavirus (HPV): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv/

Cervical Screening for Trans Men and/or Non-Binary People: https://www.jostrust.org.uk/information/cervical-screening/trans-non-binary

Person-centered cancer genetic counselling for transgender and gender diverse patients: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780323885348000080?via%3Dihub

Macmillan Cancer Support Charity Transgender and Non-Binary Experience: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/transgender

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