by Katie Galvin | Feb 28, 2020 | All Cancer Keys
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 and less serious triggers such as lifestyle factors or stress. With patients...
by Katie Galvin | Feb 24, 2020 | All Cancer Keys
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 number of cancers. Helpful hint Depending on the presentation, NICE...
by Anna Perkins | Jan 9, 2020 | All Cancer Keys
Eating too many foods that are high in salt such as salted meat, brined fish and pickled vegetables can increase the risk of stomach cancer. Higher rates of stomach cancer are found in countries like Japan and Korea, than in the UK, where these foods are more popular....
by Anna Perkins | Dec 12, 2019 | All blogs
Thursday 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 at the different ways to assess and manage a patient’s...
by Anna Perkins | Dec 12, 2019 | All Cancer Keys
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 later diagnoses. Potential Pitfall Patients on PPIs who have developed stomach cancer may increase their...
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