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Cancer Conversations

Documentary-style videos to inspire & inform

Watch as our GP Lead, Dr Rebecca Leon, meets clinicians working on cutting-edge cancer initiatives and investigations from proton beam therapy to genetics, as well as people affected by treatments. This series shares real stories and looks into some of the most pressing topics in cancer care.

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The Role of Genetic Testing

This episode follows Dr Rebecca Leon as she investigates genetic testing for cancer, how the service works, the patient perspective and the rising popularity of home testing kits.

Key questions covered include:

  • Which cancers are genetically linked?
  • Which patients are eligible for the genetic service?
  • How reliable are home testing kits?
  • What happens when a patient decides to go ahead with genetic testing?

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Meet Rebecca

Dr. Rebecca Leon is a GP partner in East Cheshire with a special interest in primary care oncology, palliative care, and women’s health. She is GP lead educator at The Christie School of Oncology and GatewayC, and specialist doctor at Francis House Children’s Hospice.

“In this series, I investigate how front line primary care can support people affected by cancer, how to improve relationships between primary and secondary care, and most importantly, how to maintain a patient centred approach.”

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