Blogs and Cancer Keys
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Health anxiety and fear of recurrence
Latest articles: Thursday 21st May 2020 Managing a patient’s fear of cancer recurrence and health anxiety can be difficult. After treatment, many patients want to have the reassurance that they are cured. Generally it is not possible for health care professionals to...
Safety netting in primary care
Latest articles: Wednesday 13th May 2020 In times of uncertainty safety netting is an important part of the primary care consultation and referral process. When followed correctly, safety netting can help ensure patients are monitored appropriately and follow-ups take...
Resource: discussing suspected cancer symptoms over the phone
Latest articles: Thursday 7th May 2020 Discussing suspected cancer symptoms over the phone can be challenging. To navigate this, we have created a downloadable PDF resource for primary care teams, in partnership with The Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit....
Cancer Keys
Cancer Keys: MSCC Red Flags
Latest articles: Potential pitfall: Metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) is a medical emergency which can result in paralysis. Many patients living with cancer have pain; within primary care it can difficult to differentiate between significant pain which may be...
Cancer Keys: Persistent Cough – Think COVID-19, Think Cancer
Latest articles: Potential pitfall: There has been a significant reduction in suspected cancer referrals during the COVID-19 crisis. Yet, lung cancer is a major cause of premature death in the UK. Clinician’s must identify those at risk of lung cancer and investigate...
Cancer Keys: COVID-19 and Neutropenic Sepsis
Latest articles: Neutropenic sepsis is a potentially fatal complication of anticancer treatment (particularly chemotherapy). Helpful hint: NICE have produced a COVID-19 rapid guideline on the delivery of systemic anticancer treatments. If patients present with...
#Hellomynameis
#hellomynameis – Dr. Rebecca Leon, GP Lead in cancer education at The School of Oncology
Latest articles: With communication at the heart of GatewayC and fundamental to improving patient care, this blog series focuses on introductions and reflections from the team behind the programme. In this post, we’re introducing Dr. Rebecca Leon, GP Partner in East...
#hellomynameis – Dr. Sarah Taylor, GatewayC’s GP Lead
Latest articles: With communication at the heart of GatewayC and fundamental to improving patient care, this blog series focuses on introductions and reflections from the team behind the programme. In this post, we’re introducing Dr.Sarah Taylor, GatewayC's GP...
#hellomynameis – Chelsea, Research Associate
Latest articles: With communication at the heart of GatewayC and fundamental to improving patient care, this blog series focuses on introductions and reflections from the team behind the programme. In this post, we’re introducing Chelsea Sawyer, Research Associate for...