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What tests should I do to diagnose myeloma?
Friday 8th October Missed our GatewayC Live webinar? Watch our specialists answer to this audience question and many more. This week GatewayC met Dr Neil Rabin, Consultant Haematologist, and Dr Margaret Harris, Consultant Clinical Oncologist. Our specialists covered...
How can the EDS help you identify patients at high risk of oesophageal cancer?
The Edinburgh Dysphagia Score (EDS) can support the assessment of patients with dysphagia by identifying patients at lowest risk of a malignant diagnosis, thereby allowing resources to be concentrated on those at highest risk. In the original study, the EDS identified...
NEW GATEWAYC COURSE: Supporting Your Patients
We are delighted to announce that the new ‘Supporting Your Patients’ course is available to all healthcare professionals on GatewayC. A cancer diagnosis can have a significant impact on an individual’s life. Our new course explores how healthcare professionals can...
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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