by Katie Galvin | Apr 12, 2021 | All blogs
Monday 12th April 2021 Younger patients often do not fit the criteria for a suspected cancer pathway referral. However, every year over 2,500 younger people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK. According to Bowel Cancer UK, this is only around 6% of those...
by Katie Galvin | Jul 23, 2020 | All blogs
Thursday 23rd July 2020 Treatment for pelvic cancers can cause numerous gastrointestinal symptoms. Many patients will experience altered bowel function or other late effects, and often find them extremely concerning, as the symptoms experienced can mirror some of...
by Katie Galvin | Jun 19, 2020 | All blogs
Friday 19th June 2020 For many patients, the relief of surviving their treatment or managing their condition can be followed with questions about other aspects of their life. Impotence can be very common after treatment for colorectal cancer; often affecting up to 90%...
by Anna Perkins | Oct 25, 2019 | All blogs
Friday 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 advanced bowel cancer through A&E. Not fitting the typical demographic...
by Anna Perkins | May 15, 2019 | All blogs
Besides a lump, pruritus (or itching) can be another associated symptom of lymphoma. Potential Pitfall It is easy to associate pruritus with a less serious condition because of how general this symptom is. Furthermore, usually the itching does not usually present with...
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