Thursday 25th February 2021 We are delighted to announce that the new Oesophageal Cancer - Early Diagnosis course is now available on GatewayC. Oesophageal cancer is the 14th most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 3% of all new cancer cases with the highest...
Cancer Keys: Leukaemia and FBCs
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Cancer Keys: Brain Tumours and Headaches
Whilst many people may associate brain tumours with headaches, often affected patients do not present with a headache until a later stage, if at all. Potential pitfall: Only up to 16% of brain tumour patients present to their GP with an isolated headache*; some...
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Cancer Keys: Ovarian Cancer and New-Onset Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Leukaemia is a cancer that begins in the bone marrow, leading to the over-production of white blood cells. A full blood count (FBC) can clearly indicate the presence of leukaemia.
Potential Pitfall
Some symptoms of leukaemia are those commonly caused by less serious conditions, such as lymphadenopathy, fatigue, bruising or infections. However, when symptoms are persistent or a cause cannot be attributed, a full blood count can clearly imdicate if leukaemia is present.
Helpful hint
NICE NG12 guidelines advise considering a very urgent full blood count (within 48 hours) to assess for leukaemia in adults presenting with any of the following: pallor, persistent fatigue, unexplained fever, unexplained persistent or recurrent infection, generalised lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly or unexplained bleeding, bruising or petechaie.
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Latest from the Blog
NEW COURSE: Oesophageal Cancer – Early Diagnosis
Thursday 25th February 2021 We are delighted to announce that the new Oesophageal Cancer - Early Diagnosis course is now available on GatewayC. Oesophageal cancer is the 14th most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 3% of all new cancer cases with the highest...
Cancer Keys: Brain Tumours and Headaches
Whilst many people may associate brain tumours with headaches, often affected patients do not present with a headache until a later stage, if at all. Potential pitfall: Only up to 16% of brain tumour patients present to their GP with an isolated headache*; some...
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Cancer Keys: Brain Tumours and Headaches
Whilst many people may associate brain tumours with headaches, often affected patients do not present with a headache until a later stage, if at all. Potential pitfall: Only up to 16% of brain tumour patients present to their GP with an isolated headache*; some...
Cancer Keys: Ovarian Cancer and New-Onset Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Potential pitfall: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder and can mimic the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Helpful hint: NICE NG12 guidelines recommend carrying out appropriate tests for ovarian cancer in any woman of 50 or over who has experienced symptoms...