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“We’re a bit like detectives aren’t we..." In Episode 4 of #GPsTalkCancer, our GP hosts cover #myeloma and are joined by Dr Suzanne Roberts. Dr Roberts explains what kind of pain to look out for – like back pain – in this type of blood cancer and how to tell the difference between a musculoskeletal pain versus a pain without a mechanism of injury, or a new-onset pain. She talks through other symptoms like fatigue and anaemia, the C.R.A.B acronym, MGUS, staging, and the primary care investigations she would recommend. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3xBfrZl   #earlydiagnosis #primarycare #myeloma #podcast #series2

"So children are very unlucky, they just happen to have the mutations which will cause proliferation" In Episode 5 #GPsTalkCancer, GP hosts cover childhood cancer and are joined by specialist guest Dr Guy Makin. Listen in as they discuss the incidence of childhood cancers, epithelial versus embryonal tumours, and the significance of unexplained symptomology. They cover how GPs can support earlier and faster cancer diagnosis – including tips to establish the context behind the child’s symptoms, the importance of clinician continuity and persistent parental concern, and the impact of labelling on delayed diagnosis. Dr Makin also delves into primary care investigations and answers commonly asked questions. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3xBfrZl #earlydiagnosis #primarycare #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

“The first time I felt the lump in my breast was the day before we were about to go on honeymoon – I just knew, oh no - I need to get this checked. I just felt a bit sick really to the stomach." Amy Dowden, 34, who is best known as a professional dancer on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023. She was just 32. In a documentary aired yesterday, Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, Amy shares her personal cancer journey, filmed just six days after her initial diagnosis.    Amy took the decision to share her experience of diagnosis through to treatment - which included a mastectomy and eight rounds of chemotherapy, to shed light on the reality of having cancer at a young age and to share the importance of early cancer diagnosis. Read more 👇 #breastcancer

“The first time I felt the lump in my breast was the day before we were about to go on honeymoon – I just knew, I need to get this checked”. Last night, the documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me aired. This captures BBC Strictly star, Amy Dowden’s cancer treatment journey. Today, we will be sharing our breast cancer resources to support you to detect breast cancer at the earliest possible stage. #breastcancer #secondarybreastcancer #earlydiagnosis

Lung cancer webinar 🫁 Join us for our interactive webinar in partnership with Agilio Software | Primary Care on Wednesday 28th August, and enhance your #lungcancer early diagnosis knowledge.  Secure your place 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ao4VFU What will be covered? ➡ Presentation ➡ Family history  ➡ Primary care investigations  ➡ Lung cancer in never-smokers  ➡ Targeted lung health checks Suitable for primary care professionals in England. #Lungcancer #earlydiagnosis #primarycare

1 week to go📢 You’re invited to our free webinar on Lower GI cancers & symptomatic FIT testing. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with early detection significantly improving outcomes. The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) is an effective test for the assessment of patients with symptoms that could be due to colorectal cancer , but understanding its proper use and interpretation in this group is vital. This webinar will equip you with the latest knowledge and guidance to enhance your clinical practice and patient care. Secure your place 👉 https://bit.ly/3YtBnRd Key topics include: ➡ Red flag symptoms ➡ Family history ➡ Role of FIT testing in symptomatic patients ➡ Primary care investigations Suitable for primary care professionals in England. #LowerGIcancer #primarycare

“The trick is to assess how long that staircase is, what the gap is between expectations and reality” In Episode 3 of #GPsTalkCancer, we cover palliative care and are joined by specialist guest Professor Matthew M. Dr Sarah Taylor and Professor Makin discuss assessing terminally ill/end of life cancer patients, how to manage grades of pain, how to discuss the patient’s needs with family members, and what the natural course of dying can look like. Common myths are also debunked. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3xBfrZl #earlydiagnosis #primarycare #cancercare #palliativecare

Lower GI and symptomatic FIT testing webinar 🧪 Join us for the first of six webinars in partnership with Agilio Software | Primary Care | Clarity and enhance your cancer early diagnosis knowledge. Secure your place 👉 https://bit.ly/3YtBnRd What will be covered? ➡ Red flag symptoms  ➡ Family history  ➡ Role of FIT testing in symptomatic patients  ➡ Primary care investigations Suitable for all primary care professionals in England. #LowerGIcancers #earlydiagnosis #primarycare

Countdown to World Head and Neck Cancer Day on Saturday 27 July. How confident are you in recognising the symptoms associated with a head and neck cancer? Start our free, 1-hour, CPD course 👉 https://bit.ly/3SnCMou Did you know 💭 ➡ Head and neck cancers are the 8th most common in the UK, accounting for 3% of all new cancer cases (2016-2018). ➡ Incidence rates are highest in people aged 70-74 and around a fifth of all new cases diagnosed in people aged 75 and over ➡ HPV-driven cancers are causing an increase in diagnoses amongst younger people (aged 35+). #earlydiagnosis #primarycare #WorldHeadandNeckCancerDay

We are excited to announce our partnership with Agilio Software | Primary Care | Clarity, the trusted appraisal and revalidation platform used by over 85% of GPs in England. The digital linkage will help streamline primary care professionals' appraisal process with integration across our 25 courses 👇 #primarycare #CPD #Clarity