Blogs and Cancer Keys
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Meet the specialists: COVID-19 vaccine for cancer patients Q&A
29th January 2021 Missed our free GatewayC LIVE webinar? Watch our recording here. In this webinar, GatewayC met Professor Robert Duncombe, Director of Pharmacy at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Dr Neil Bayman, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Associate...
Resource: charity support lines for people living with cancer
Monday 18th January 2021 GatewayC have produced a list of cancer charity support lines for people who may be worried about their cancer diagnosis, or are concerned about how COVID-19 might affect their cancer treatment. Please download this PDF resource or find the...
Meet the specialists: diagnosing ovarian cancer Q&A
15th January 2021 Missed our free GatewayC webinar on Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer? Watch our recording here. In this webinar, GatewayC met Professor Gordon Jayson, Professor of Medical Oncology at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, who answered key questions from our...
Cancer Keys
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Cancer Keys: Leukaemia and Bruising
Leukaemia is a cancer that begins in the bone marrow, leading to the over production of white blood cells. This can negatively affect the blood’s platelet count and in turn, impact the blood's ability to clot. Potential Pitfall Many of us experience bruising, with...
Cancer Keys: The two tests that will diagnose at least 90% of myeloma patients
Myeloma investigations If you are suspicious of myeloma following blood results, there are two pertinent investigations that can be ordered in primary care to give a strong case for referral: 1. Serum protein electrophoresis test 2. Bence-Jones protein urine test...
Cancer Keys: Prostate cancer and family history
Prostate cancer and family history Family history can play a helpful role within a potential prostate cancer diagnosis, when symptoms alone can be vague. Potential pitfall Some of the early symptoms of prostate cancer could be associated with a less serious condition,...
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