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Cancer Keys: Prostate cancer and nocturia

12th June 2019 Many men with early prostate cancer don’t have any obvious signs or symptoms. However, early symptoms can present if the cancer grows near the urethra and presses

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Cancer Keys: Leukaemia and FBCs

28th August 2019 Leukaemia is a cancer that begins in the bone marrow, leading to the over-production of white blood cells. A full blood count (FBC) can clearly indicate the

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This simple tool helps diagnose vague bowel symptoms

25th October 2019 Last week a report on Combating Cancer highlighted Kelly Smith, who visited the GP seven times in 6 months presenting vague symptoms. Eventually she was diagnosed with

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34% of stomach cancer diagnoses have avoidable delays

12th December 2019 The National Cancer Diagnosis Audit found that 34% of stomach cancer diagnoses had avoidable delays.* This course is developed with and for primary care professionals to look

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Managing Barrett’s Oesophagus

1st March 2020 Barrett’s Oesophagus is a pre-cancerous condition where there is a change in the lining of the oesophagus, from squamous mucosa to columnar lined epithelium. The condition can

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Early diagnosis for pancreatic cancer remains a challenge due to non-specific symptoms

1st November 2019 An article published in The Lancet last month reported that global incidence of pancreatic cancer had more than doubled from 1990 compared to 2017. Despite poorer outcomes

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NICE consults on lung cancer x-ray guidelines

8th November 2019 A consultation has been launched into a NICE guideline that currently recommends x-rays for suspected lung cancer cases. Recent research by the British Journal of General Practice

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Cancer Keys: PPIs masking red flag symptoms for stomach cancer

12th December 2019 Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used to treat acid reflux and dyspepsia. NICE cautions that PPIs can mask or alter symptoms of stomach cancer, leading to

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Cancer Keys: Cancer and Dyspepsia

28th February 2020 Whilst dyspepsia is commonplace in general practice, it can sometimes be an indicator of stomach or oesophageal cancers. Potential pitfall: Typically, dyspepsia may be associated with common

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Cancer Keys: Prostate cancer and nocturia

Cancer Keys: Leukaemia and FBCs

This simple tool helps diagnose vague bowel symptoms

34% of stomach cancer diagnoses have avoidable delays

Cancer Keys: draft

Managing Barrett’s Oesophagus

Early diagnosis for pancreatic cancer remains a challenge due to non-specific symptoms

NICE consults on lung cancer x-ray guidelines

Cancer Keys: PPIs masking red flag symptoms for stomach cancer

Cancer Keys: Cancer and Dyspepsia

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