Blogs and Cancer Keys
General
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Resource: discussing suspected cancer symptoms over the phone
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. This resource covers...
Top tips for medical students on cancer
Wednesday 22th April 2020 Following on from GatewayC’s successful Facebook Live we have gathered our five top tips for medical students, to improve early detection in cancer. 1. What are the key red flags to look out for? GatewayC’s 16 free online cancer education...
Resource: updated advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) for people with cancer
Thursday 16th April 2020 If you are a clinician working in primary care, a person living with cancer or have a family member or friend who is living with cancer; you may wish to read this updated information about coronavirus (COVID-19). We have included both general...
Cancer Keys
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Cancer Keys: Cancer and Dyspepsia
Whilst dyspepsia is commonplace in general practice, it can sometimes be an indicator of stomach or oesophageal cancers. Potential pitfall: Typically, dyspepsia may be associated with common and less serious triggers such as lifestyle factors or stress. With patients...
Cancer Keys: Thrombocytosis and L.E.G.O
Reactive thrombocytosis can be indicator for several underlying causes, which are either self-limiting or serious. These can include infection (e.g. H.pylori), inflammation, blood loss, anaemia and a number of cancers. Helpful hint Depending on the presentation, NICE...
Cancer Keys: Salty Foods and Stomach Cancer Risk
Eating too many foods that are high in salt such as salted meat, brined fish and pickled vegetables can increase the risk of stomach cancer. Higher rates of stomach cancer are found in countries like Japan and Korea, than in the UK, where these foods are more popular....
#Hellomynameis
#hellomynameis – Naomi, GatewayC Senior Administrator
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 Naomi, GatewayC’s Senior Administrator. Could you tell...
#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...
#hellomynameis – Olivia, Media 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 Olivia, Media Technologist at The Christie School of...