In this episode, Tina talks with Yvonne Thackray, a Clinical Academic Radiographer with over 30 years of experience. Yvonne was previously the Academy Lead for the North Central London Imaging Academy, and is a Senior Lecturer at Kingston University.

We explore mammography – a type of X-ray used to check for breast cancer. Yvonne shares how she got started in the field, what a typical day looks like, and what progression looks like. Tune in to hear her reflections on a varied and rewarding career — and her advice for anyone considering this important and evolving specialty.

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In this episode, Tina chats with Angie White, a Sonographer and educator with over 20 years of experience. We explore sonography – an imaging technique which uses ultrasound to examine soft tissues and solid organs inside the body.

Angie trained in the USA and has worked across two healthcare systems. She is now a Practice Educator at the North Central London Imaging Academy and a Lecturer at Brunel University.

Angie explains what sonography involves, the types of conditions it can help diagnose, and why curiosity, empathy and communication are key to the role. She also shares her career highlights, advice for those thinking of entering the field, and how new technology, including AI, is shaping the future of ultrasound.

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