Cancer Keys
Finger Clubbing and Lung Cancer
21st February 2019 Finger clubbing, also known as digital clubbing or Hippocratic fingers, is a phrase used to describe specific changes to the shape of the fingers and fingernails. It can be a sign of various diseases, including lung cancer. How to recognise finger...
MGUS and Myeloma: What’s the link?
15th February 2019 MGUS is a benign condition which does not usually require treatment. However, a small number of patients diagnosed with MGUS will go on to develop myeloma. Understanding MGUS Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a benign...
Cancer Keys: Associated symptoms of Lymphoma besides a lump
18th January 2019 Swollen lymph nodes, particularly neck lumps, are one of the most common presenting symptoms in a lymphoma diagnosis. What else can support your decision making when considering the need for a suspected cancer referral? Potential Pitfall Lymphoma...
Cancer Keys: False negative chest X-rays
28th November 2018 False negative chest X-rays The main investigation for suspected lung cancer in primary care is a chest X-ray. However, reports show that some patients with normal chest X-rays still transpire to have lung cancer. Potential pitfall Although most...
Are COPD symptoms masking a lung cancer?
2nd November 2018 Lung cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in the UK, yet the most common route to diagnosis is through emergency presentation. COPD and Lung Cancer Pre-existing conditions, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), can increase a person’s...
Too young for bowel cancer?
23rd October 2018 Although bowel cancer is a disease that becomes more common in patients who are older, it is still possible to for the disease to develop in younger patients. Specialist viewpoint: GatewayC’s 'Colorectal Cancer - Early Diagnosis' course introduces...