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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: Ovarian cancer and persistent bloating
Potential pitfall: Persistent bloating is a common presenting symptom of ovarian cancer. Therefore, a potential missed diagnostic opportunity can occur if this is not investigated. Helpful hint: NICE NG12 guidelines recommends carrying out tests in primary care if a...
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...
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