Blogs and Cancer Keys
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Assessing peripheral neuropathy
Thursday 18th February 2021 It is important for primary care practitioners to explore and assess peripheral neuropathy carefully by evaluating the level of impact on the patient, both physically and emotionally. Many individuals receiving chemotherapy are nervous...
World Cancer Day 2021
4th February 2021 The 4th of February 2021 marks World Cancer Day 2021. This year, the theme #IAmAndIWill encourages us to recognise our own commitments to improving cancer outcomes. GatewayC now has over 19 free online cancer education courses which can help primary...
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...
Cancer Keys
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Cancer Keys: Migraines versus Brain Tumours
Potential pitfall: A migraine headache is typically a unilateral, frontal, throbbing headache which may be associated with photophobia or phonophobia. Although the intensity can vary, the characteristics of the headache tend not to change. Helpful hint: The most...
Cancer Keys: Thresholds for a Positive FIT Test in Symptomatic Patients
Potential pitfall: A negative bowel screening test should not be used to make decisions about referral in a symptomatic patient. Sensitivity levels have been set very differently for screening and symptomatic Faecal Immunochemical Tests (FIT). Helpful hint: The...
Cancer Keys: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia and Fatigue
Potential pitfall: Fatigue is a common presenting problem in primary care, and yet it is important to remember that fatigue can represent a more serious condition. Many patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) have few or no symptoms at the time they are...
#Hellomynameis
#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...