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@GatewayC Resource While PPIs are effective for managing acid-related GI conditions and offering gastroprotection, they can also mask early symptoms of stomach cancer.

While PPIs are effective for managing acid-related GI conditions they can mask or alter the early symptoms of stomach cancer

- Invite patients on long-term PPIs for review
- Counsel patients on red flag symptoms and when to seek help

Read our Cancer Key in full⬇️
link.gatewayc.org.uk/ppickbs

🛑Stomach #cancer had the highest percentage of avoidable delays (34%) from initial presentation to referral, according to the National Cancer Diagnosis Audit 2018.

️In our latest Cancer Key we look at Stomach Cancer and consider if PPIs masking red flag symptoms.

#PrimaryCare

@GatewayC Resource HPV is responsible for most cervical cancer cases but is also associated with cancers of the head and neck, as well as the anogenital region.

- Vaccination is key for cervical cancer prevention and to reduce risk of other HPV cancers💉
- Still attend cervical screening after vaccination🔬
- Educate on HPV transmission - condoms reduce risk and smoking affects immune defence🚭

Read on our website link.gatewayc.org.uk/hpvheadneckckb

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We associate HPV with cervical cancer, but in our latest Cancer Key we see it's contributed to an increase of head & neck cancers in males 40-50🗝️
-It can lie dormant in throat tissues for years before symptoms
-Responds to treatment but early diagnosis key
-️Causes anus, penis, vulva & vagina cancers

JP and the GPs discuss clear safety netting and key symptoms like progressive dysphagia, persistent neck lumps, unilateral ear pain and non-healing mouth ulcers.

Listen now wherever you get pods⬇️
link.gatewayc.org.uk/headneckb

#headandneckcancer #WorldHeadandNeckCancerDay #necklumps

Since the 1990s, head and neck cancer incidence rates have increased by 35% in the UK (CRUK) 📈

Yesterday marked #WorldHeadandNeckCancerDay. Top up your knowledge on the symptoms and risk factors with our new podcast episode with JP Jeannon, consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon.

JP and hosts delve into risk factors, such as HPV, practical strategies on examination and how to differentiate between benign and concerning presentations to help boost your confidence in clinical decision making.

Listen now, wherever you get podcasts 🎧
link.gatewayc.org.uk/headneckb

🗣️“Your diagnostic skills need to be constantly tested and tried..."

Ahead of #WorldHeadandNeckCancerDay on 27 July, learn how to effectively assess and diagnose patients with symptoms indicative of head and neck cancer in our latest #GPsTalkCancer episode with JP Jeannon.

#necklumps #headandneck

@GatewayC Resource Neck lumps are a common presentation - but knowing when to be concerned is critical. Consider age, onset, location and associated symptoms.

🚩 Avoid delays: Investigations in primary care can slow down the referral process in high-risk patients. Use pathways effectively.

🗝️Read the full Cancer Key - link.gatewayc.org.uk/necklumpsb

#PrimaryCare #HeadAndNeckCancer #EarlyDiagnosis

New Cancer Key🗝️

🔍Neck lumps are common and on the rise in males 40-50

Know when to be concerned...

🔹Refer a lump >1cm that’s persisted for 3+ weeks

🔹Direct referral often allows imaging & FNA at same visit

🔹Suspect lymphoma? Refer to a head and neck surgeon

🔹Document size and consistency

Our GPs and Laura emphasise that to decrease health inequalities, increasing awareness, representation and GP education of breast cancer in the community is vital.

Learn more in the latest #GPsTalkCancer episode, out now ⬇️

link.gatewayc.org.uk/podbreastcan...

#breastcancerearlydiagnosis

🗣️ “They won't even go to the doctor because they fear they're going to lose the breast...”

Laura Urhobo, CEO of Cancer Care Diaspora, shares how cultural barriers, such as high levels of fear, result in lower levels of breast cancer early diagnosis in ethnic minority groups.

Reflecting on real patient cases, Laura and our GPs also discuss how we must improve awareness, representation, screening programmes and training in primary care to empower patients to seek help early and help reduce health inequalities.

Out now! 💻
link.gatewayc.org.uk/podbreastcan...

🗣️“...there was hush hush around it”

Laura Urhobo, CEO of Cancer Care Diaspora, joins our GP hosts in the latest #GPsTalkCancer episode to explain cultural attitudes towards illness, death and the healthcare system that impact early breast cancer diagnosis in Black and Asian women.

@GatewayC Resource As symptoms of sarcoma can mimic benign conditions in the early stages, it is essential to take a thorough history, assess symptom progression and provide safety netting advice.

As frontline clinicians, your thorough history-taking, symptom monitoring & clear communication with families makes a crucial difference in early detection and outcomes.
Get vital cancer learning in this quick read link.gatewayc.org.uk/childhoodsar...

#PrimaryCare #Paediatrics #SarcomaAwareness

🗝️New Cancer Key time...

Childhood sarcomas require vigilance as early symptoms often mimic benign conditions.

🩺Progression and persistence should prompt investigation

🩺Urgent ultrasound for enlarging lumps or X-rays for unexplained bone pain/swelling

🩺Normal imaging doesn’t rule out sarcoma

GP Reflection: Sarcoma awareness - Adopting a ‘three strikes and you're in’ approach can be helpful This real patient case covers IBS-like symptoms, ultrasound investigations and the importance of timely recognition and continued assessment.

Ultimately, this is a powerful reminder that vigilance, timely investigation, and continued assessment are key to improving outcomes in sarcoma diagnosis.

Read the full story here👇
link.gatewayc.org.uk/sarcomaaware...

#PrimaryCare #Sarcoma #Cancer

Our GP Fellow, Hannah, offers valuable lessons on timely recognition and investigation.

🔍Evaluate red flag symptoms carefully

🔍Consider further investigation when patients present recurrently

🔍Remember sarcomas can appear anywhere

🔍Be cautious with reassuring ultrasound results

🔍Sarcoma awareness - Adopting a ‘three strikes and you're in’ approach can be helpful

We’ve teamed up with @sarcoma.org.uk for our latest GP Reflection to bring you learnings from a real patient case study to help primary care diagnose sarcomas earlier.

We cover a variety of tumour sites and cancer topics, collaborating with health and education specialists to provide you with evidence-based information and practical takeaways.

Why not get started with our sarcoma course in #SarcomaAwarenessMonth?

➡️https://link.gatewayc.org.uk/tstmnlssarcomabs

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✍ “This course is amazing. I love that it is free, interactive and can be done in an hour.”

Join fellow GP and primary care professional users in completing our range of free CPD-accredited courses, covering a variety of tumour sites and cancer topics.

#cancereducation

Anne explains how to support patients struggling with uncertainty through clear communication, recognising individual needs and maintaining trust throughout a patient’s cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Listen wherever you get pods👩‍💻
link.gatewayc.org.uk/emotionalimp...

#cancersupport

“I shouldn't stop living life because of cancer. I should really start living life because of cancer.”

Anne Crook, oncology counsellor at The Christie, joins Sarah and Rebecca to discuss the emotional impact of cancer in our newest episode of #GPsTalkCancer.

#mentalhealth

@GatewayC Resource Sarcoma is often diagnosed late — 1 in 3 patients wait over 6 months after their first consultation, impacting survival outcomes. Early recognition is critical.

Raising awareness and vigilance in primary care can significantly reduce diagnostic delays and improve patient outcomes.

Read the full Cancer Key here, it’s a 2-min read 👇https://link.gatewayc.org.uk/sarcomacancerkeyjuly25bluesky

#PrimaryCare #Sarcoma #EarlyDiagnosis #SarcomaAwarenessMonth

🗝️It’s new cancer key time, you know what to do – grab a brew☕

Sarcoma is often diagnosed late, 1 in 3 wait 6 months+ after their first consultation.

We look at how patients tend to be younger, symptoms can be mistaken for injury, referring for imaging and taking a detailed history.

@GatewayC Resource We share the red flag symptoms of mouth/oral cancer, how to assess a patient, tests to carry out and the role of HPV in these types of cancers.

We look at some of the red flag symptoms of mouth cancer and give practical advice on how to assess a patient, tests to carry out and the role of HPV in these types of cancers.

👀👉 have a little read link.gatewayc.org.uk/mouthcancerc...

#PrimaryCare #MouthCancer #CancerEducation

☕Grab a brew, we’ve a new Cancer Key for you🗝️

In the last 10-years, the number of patients diagnosed with mouth cancer has increased by 34%, with an increase in younger patients diagnosed.

5-year survival rates have had minimal improvement, likely due to late detection.

How can heath professionals increase cervical screening participation?

🔹Improve awareness of the screening programme
🔹Discuss potential barriers with patients
🔹Encourage re-attendance when invited
🔹Engage with non-responders

Start the course now⬇️
www.gatewayc.org.uk/courses/nati...

#screening

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💡 It is estimated that cervical screening saves 5,000 lives a year in the UK.

Earlier this week marked #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek. Top up your knowledge on how to support uptake of cervical screening with our CPD-accredited cervical screening course for primary care professionals.

Anne highlights practical strategies to support patients such as normalising feelings, signposting support and how we can encourage positive coping mechanisms, such as exercise, that are proven to improve patients' outcomes.

Listen now wherever you get pods🎧
link.gatewayc.org.uk/emotionalimp...