Cancer Keys
Ovarian cancer and new-onset irritable bowel syndrome
12th February 2021 Potential pitfall: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder and can mimic the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Helpful hint: NICE NG12 guidelines recommend carrying out appropriate tests for ovarian cancer in any woman of 50 or over who has...
COVID-19 and neutropenic sepsis
4th December 2020 Neutropenic sepsis is a potentially fatal complication of anticancer treatment (particularly chemotherapy). Helpful hint: NICE have produced a COVID-19 rapid guideline on the delivery of systemic anticancer treatments. If patients present with...
Can you identify the 3 key time points when you could discuss resuscitation?
19th November 2020 Did you miss our free webinar on Lung Cancer vs COVID-19? Watch it here. Beginning a conversation on the topic of resuscitation with your patient and their families can be difficult. Often, resuscitation is best discussed in the context of a wider...
The seasonal flu vaccine and cancer treatment
6th November 2020 People living with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment are often immunosuppressed and at higher risk of catching the flu. After cancer treatment, a patient’s resistance to infection might be low for some months or years. It is recommended that a...
Supporting a family through transition into end of life care
9th October 2020 Did you miss our free webinar on Lung Cancer vs COVID-19? Watch it here. Most individuals and their families work through the transition into end of life care differently. This means healthcare professionals are often faced with families who are at...
Tips on how to record a consultation effectively
2nd October 2020 Did you miss our free webinar on Safety Netting in Primary Care? Watch it here. Mr Malcolm Wilson, Consultant Colorectal, Peritoneal and Pelvic Oncology Surgeon and Clinical Negligence Advisor, commonly sees clinical negligence cases that relate to...
Improve the quality of your referral with GatewayC
25th September 2020 Are you seeking to improve your suspected cancer referrals? GatewayC's 'Improving the Quality of Your Referral' course aims to assist you with this and covers: Clinical decision making Helping to reduce DNAs Key information to include in a referral...
Jaundice and pancreatic cancer
18th September 2020 Potential pitfall: Jaundice can be a classic symptom of pancreatic cancer; about half of patients have jaundice when they first go to their GP. Yet, pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose as symptoms can vary or may be late, vague and...
Cancer Keys: Faecal Calprotectin
10th September 2020 Potential pitfall: Faecal calprotectin testing is an incredibly sensitive investigation for detecting the presence of inflammation. It is raised in a wide variety of conditions including malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease and alcohol misuse. It...