Blogs and Cancer Keys
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Meet the specialists: diagnosing cervical cancer and the role of prevention and screening Q&A
Friday 2nd July 2021 Missed our GatewayC Live webinar? Watch the recording here. In this webinar, GatewayC met Birgit Schaefer, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and Jenny Greenfield, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) specialising in women’s health. Our...
PSA request from a patient – What should you consider?
Friday 18th June 2021 The PSA test is not specific to prostate cancer and can be affected by many factors. Many patients request a test, but it is important that they are aware of the pros and cons of the test. It may be useful to consider the following when...
Have you secured a place on your next cancer education webinar?
Friday 11th June 2021 GatewayC Live is a programme producing live broadcast webinars for all healthcare professionals across England, but targeted at those in primary care. Sign up today to GatewayC Live’s two upcoming webinars to refresh your cancer knowledge, hear...
Cancer Keys
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Cancer Keys: Oesophageal cancer and dysphagia
Potential pitfall: Dysphagia is the most common presenting symptom of oesophageal cancer. It should be considered alongside a number of other symptoms when contemplating an upper gastrointestinal cancer referral. Helpful hint: NICE NG12 guidelines recommend offering...
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...
#Hellomynameis
#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....
#hellomynameis – Dr. Ben Noble, GatewayC Cancer Maps
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. Ben Noble, creator of GatewayC Cancer Maps. Could...