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: Pancreatic Cancer and New-Onset Diabetes
Potential pitfall: In the early course of the disease, pancreatic cancer may not cause any signs or symptoms. However, sudden onset diabetes in groups of patients for whom this would be unexpected can be an early indicator. Helpful hint: NICE NG12 guidelines recommend...
Cancer Keys: Jaundice and Pancreatic Cancer
Potential pitfall: Jaundice can be a classic symptom of pancreatic cancer; about half of patients have jaundice when they first go to their GP. Yet, pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose as symptoms can vary or may be late, vague and non-specific. Helpful hint:...
Cancer Keys: Faecal Calprotectin
Potential pitfall: Faecal calprotectin testing is an incredibly sensitive investigation for detecting the presence of inflammation. It is raised in a wide variety of conditions including malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease and alcohol misuse. It is therefore not...
#Hellomynameis
#hellomynameis – Dr. Sarah Taylor, GatewayC’s GP Lead
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 Lead. Could you tell us...
#hellomynameis – Jonny, GatewayC’s Learning Technologist
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 Jonny, GatewayC’s Learning Technologist. Could you tell...
#hellomynameis – Anna, GatewayC Marketing and Engagement Manager
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 Anna, GatewayC’s Marketing and Engagement Manager....