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Cancer Keys: Thrombocytosis and L.E.G.O

24th February 2020 Reactive thrombocytosis can be indicator for several underlying causes, which are either self-limiting or serious. These can include infection (e.g. H.pylori), inflammation, blood loss, anaemia and a

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Cancer Keys: Leukaemia and Hepatosplenomegaly

13th March 2020 Swelling of the liver and spleen can be due to a number of causes such as infection, however in some cases it can be an indicator of

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Cancer Keys: Linking Hemianopia to Brain Tumours

20th March 2020 A homonymous hemianopia is the loss of part of the field of vision on the same side, in both eyes. It frequently occurs to those with brain

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Safety netting in primary care

13th May 2020 In times of uncertainty safety netting is an important part of the primary care consultation and referral process. When followed correctly, safety netting can help ensure patients

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What to tell a patient at the point of a suspected cancer referral

5th June 2020 The consequences of poor patient preparation for a suspected cancer referral pathway can be significant; impacting not only patient trust, but also the number of DNAs. A

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Cancer Keys: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia and Fatigue

10th July 2020 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

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Assessing and monitoring a patient with a neck lump

17th July 2020 It is essential to monitor a neck lump closely, measuring and remarking if it is hard, mobile or fixed. It is also important to record the number

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Cancer Keys: Migraines versus Brain Tumours

27th August 2020 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

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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

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Tips on how to record a consultation effectively

2nd October 2020 Mr Malcolm Wilson, Consultant Colorectal, Peritoneal and Pelvic Oncology Surgeon and Clinical Negligence Advisor, commonly sees clinical negligence cases that relate to late diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

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Cancer Keys: Thrombocytosis and L.E.G.O

Cancer Keys: Leukaemia and Hepatosplenomegaly

Cancer Keys: Linking Hemianopia to Brain Tumours

Safety netting in primary care

What to tell a patient at the point of a suspected cancer referral

Cancer Keys: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia and Fatigue

Assessing and monitoring a patient with a neck lump

Cancer Keys: Migraines versus Brain Tumours

Jaundice and pancreatic cancer

Tips on how to record a consultation effectively

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