Understanding Childhood Cancer With Dr Geoff

Why I took two days off, and why kids on chemo should go to school (usually) by Dr Geoff Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Platelets are tiny little cells that make blood clot properly. They go low after chemotherapy sometimes, and we often end up giving a platelet transfusion. That's one reason why blood donors save lives!This episode explains all about platelet transfusions. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We rely on central lines enormously, but they can bring their own problems. This episode describes the common things that can go wrong with a central line. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often have to give blood transfusions following chemotherapy. This episode explains why we end up needing transfusions, when we give them, and what to expect. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AML requires chemotherapy treatment, and sometimes bone marrow transplantation. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We use phase 2 trials to conduct an initial evaluation of whether a new therapy has activity against cancer or leukaemia. This episode describes how phase 2 trials are performed. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phase I trials are the studies we do to work out the safety and dosing of new drugs. This podcast explains how they are conducted in adults and children. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clinical trials are core business in childhood cancer units. It is through clinical trials that we have worked out what treatments are effective, and future trials will lead to further gains. This episode describes what a clinical trial is, and introduces some of the key concepts. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode describes the two types of central lines that are generally used in children receiving chemotherapy. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acute myeloid leukaemia is the second main form of leukaemia in childhood. This podcast explains what the disease is, and the tests and treatments done at initial diagnosis. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most children on chemotherapy need a central line to give drugs into the veins. This episode explains why we need a central line. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often collect bone marrow stem cells from the bloodstream these days, either to transplant from one person to another, or to freeze and use for a patient later on. This episode describes the procedures used. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cisplatin is a chemotherapy drug that is particularly used in osteosarcoma, neuroblastoma, medulloblastoma, germ cell tumours and others. This episode describes how it is given and the important side effects. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding a suitable bone marrow donor requires testing of the tissue type or HLA type using a blood test. This episode describes what these tests are all about, and who may end up a suitable donor for an allogeneic bone marrow transplant. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Autologous bone marrow transplant uses the patient's own bone marrow, and is most commonly used in neuroblastoma, certain brain tumours, and certain other solid tumours. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctors use too much jargon sometimes. This episode explains some of these terms that get thrown around. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cyclophosphamide is used in many different types of childhood cancer. This episode describes how it is given, for which diseases, and possible side effects. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bone marrow transplantation is important in certain children with cancer. This episode describes the basic components of performing a bone marrow transplant. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medulloblastoma is the commonest malignant brain tumour in childhood. This podcast describes the investigations and treatment of medulloblastoma. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is radiotherapy, which patients needs radiotherapy, and how is it given? This episode describes radiotherapy, including external beam, brachytherapy, protons, and lots more. Link to Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.