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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

First look at our next #GPsTalkCancer episode... In our upcoming bonus episode with NHS Wales, Dr Elaine Hampton, GP facilitator in cancer services in North Wales, joins Sarah and Rebecca in our brand-new studio to discuss cancer in rural populations. Out everywhere Tuesday🎧

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

It's #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek 📅 Cervical screening detects most cases of cervical cancers and HPV related changes, but declining participation across the UK highlights the need for clinicians to recognise key signs and symptoms of cervical cancer. Read more: link.gatewayc.org.uk/cervicalck

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Cervical screening detects most cases of cervical cancers and HPV related changes, but declining participation across the UK highlights the need for clinicians to recognise key signs and symptoms of c...

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Cancer or HIV? HIV and certain cancers can present with similar symptoms. Given the potential symptom overlap, a strong focus on ruling out cancer may inadvertently delay an HIV diagnosis, increasing the risk of more advanced disease. Read more ⬇️ link.gatewayc.org.uk/ckcancerhivx

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Given the potential symptom overlap between HIV and cancer, a strong focus on ruling out cancer may inadvertently delay an HIV diagnosis, increasing the risk of more advanced disease.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Exciting news! GatewayC and Gas Mark 8 are finalists for the HSJ Partnership Awards – recognising excellence in NHS collaboration and innovation. Winners revealed in March. #hsjpartnershipawards #NHS

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ALK Positive Lung Cancer UK @alkpositiveuk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

People with ALK+ #lungcancer often aren’t told they can ask their GP for a Cancer Care Review. @gatewayc.bsky.social highlights how side effects like neuropathy, weight changes & long-term bone or heart issues can be missed unless someone checks in. www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-st... #LCSM

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Why it is still important to carry out a cancer care review: treatment complications

Key takeaways: Cancer treatment can be classified into three main types: surgery, radiotherapy and SACT. Patients often under-report treatment side effects, making cancer care reviews key to identifyi...

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

University of Oxford, @ox.ac.uk, researchers are using AI to assess how likely a man's #ProstateCancer is to respond to treatment. The technology analyses biopsy images to predict how aggressive a cancer might be and how it could develop over time. Read more⬇️ www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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NHS hospitals to test AI tool that helps diagnose and treat prostate cancer

Three-year study will test biopsy analysis tool shown in trials to identify men likely to benefit from certain drugs

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🗣️"...we should be seeking advice about that family history" Tune into our new #GPsTalkCancer podcast episode where Dr Jude Hayward, GP and GPwSI in Genetics, joins our GP hosts to discuss the essentials of genomics and genetic testing in primary care. 🎧 link.gatewayc.org.uk/geneticspods...

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Genetics in primary care

Dr Jude Hayward, GPwSI in Genetics, joins GPs Rebecca and Sarah to break down the essentials of genomics and genetic testing in primary care.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

How can we spot secondary breast cancer and why is it important?🔎 Approximately 1 in 5 women will experience breast cancer recurrence. During this week of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting how to recognise and manage the key symptoms of secondary breast cancer.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth🎗️ Our latest Cancer Key asks: Is breast pain a symptom of breast cancer? Around 70% of women experience breast pain at some point, yet the incidence of breast cancer in patients presenting with pain alone is reported to be less than 1%.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🗣️“I really don’t like talking about food as medicine because I think it can actually be really problematic.” Dr Emily Leeming, gut health researcher and Genius Gut author, discusses the role of the gut microbiome in cancer risk and patient wellbeing in a new #GPsTalkCancer podcast episode.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

🗣️ “26% of patients with visible haematuria had some sort of urological malignancy” In our new urological cancer course, Urologist Mr Sotonye Tolofari shares that urological cancers are often asymptomatic, but haematuria is the most common sign of bladder cancer and should be taken seriously.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Tennis legend Bjorn Borg has shared he has been diagnosed with extremely aggressive prostate cancer. Listen to our dedicated podcast episode on this topic, where our GP Leads cover practical tips for earlier identification and referral. link.gatewayc.org.uk/prostatepod #ProstateCancer

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Prostate cancer

In this episode, we cover prostate cancer and share clinical experiences to support better, faster, and more confident cancer diagnosis.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

"...peas, grapes and satsumas!" 🫛 Series three of #GPsTalkCancer is back with a new episode! Dr Suzanne Roberts, Consultant Haematologist, joins our GP Leads to discuss the common presentations and key investigations of leukaemia and lymphoma this #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Key updates from the most recent clinical review of the Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer 📋 The guidelines support GPs and primary care clinicians in correctly identifying and appropriately referring patients who have potential symptoms of cancer and require urgent assessment.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

How can GPs manage haematuria in cases of suspected bladder or kidney cancer? Haematuria is often a misleading symptom which is commonly attributed to benign conditions like UTIs, but 26% of patients presenting with visible haematuria are diagnosed with a urological malignancy.

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Recent research indicates that 26% of patients presenting with visible haematuria are diagnosed with a urological malignancy. Learn when haematuria should prompt further investigation.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Looking to gain clinical insights on breast cancer, direct from a secondary care specialist? 💡 We are partnering with FourteenFish to host a free webinar on breast cancer with speaker Miss Clare Garnsey, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. 📅Tuesday 7 October 2025, 1 – 2pm

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Free primary care webinar series coming soon!💻 We’re hosting a series of six webinars with FourteenFish to support primary care professionals with early cancer diagnosis. Our specialist speakers will share their expert insights on a range of cancer types, followed by a Q&A. #primarycarewebinars

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Women with bladder cancer are more likely to experience late diagnosis, with 24% presenting through emergency admission compared with 16% of men 🏥 This #UrologicalCancerAwarenessMonth in September, we’re helping you to detect bladder cancer in women earlier with our latest Cancer Key.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Childhood cancer is one of the leading causes of death from disease among children. September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth - support early diagnosis and refresh your knowledge on the signs of paediatric cancer with our latest Cancer Key🗝️ #ChildhoodCancer #PaedriaticCancer

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

🚨East of England primary care professionals Boost your cancer knowledge with our FREE webinars 📅15 Oct Colorectal cancer & bowel cancer screening 📅19 Nov Primary care & cancer performance 📅14 Jan Cervical & breast screening 📅11 Feb Frailty & cancer 📅11 Mar PSA testing & prostate cancer

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

50% of patients opt to discontinue their endocrine treatment due to unpleasant side effects📊 In a new bonus episode of #GPsTalkCancer, our GP lead meets with patients and experts to investigate these side effects and how they affect patients’ quality of life. 🎧 link.gatewayc.org.uk/endocrinepodb

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Bonus: The side effects of endocrine treatment

Dr Rebecca Leon explores the menopause-like side effects of endocrine treatment and how patients can be supported to continue in treatment.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

🆕Read our latest Cancer Key - What are the essential questions to ask patients with suspicious moles?🔎 Over 80% of melanoma skin cancers in the UK are considered preventable - a thorough assessment of the patient’s lesion, risk factors and personal and family history is vital.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Looking for accessible and insightful advice on spotting the signs of cancer in primary care? 👀 In 30 minute to 1-hour episodes, our #GPsTalkCancer pod brings you real clinical insights, delving into case studies, red flag symptoms, investigations and referral pathways.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

🩸Bruising and leukaemia: what every GP should know Bruising is a common symptom but sometimes it can signal something more serious, like leukaemia. 🗝️In our latest Cancer Key we share top practice tips 👇 #PrimaryCare #Cancer

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

🛑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

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

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

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

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.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

🗣️“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

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

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

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

🗣️ “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.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

🗣️“...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.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

🗝️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

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🔍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.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

✍ “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

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

“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

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🗝️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.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

☕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.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

💡 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.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🗣️“Cancer is the ultimate feeling things are out of our control. Literally the cells in our body have gone out of control” Our brand-new episode of #GPsTalkCancer on the emotional impact of cancer with Anne Crook, oncology counsellor at The Christie, is out now. #cancercare #cancersupport

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Asbestos is the leading cause of occupational related cancer 🫁 In our newest #GPsTalkCancer episode, Sarah and Rebecca welcomed Professor Matt Evison, Consultant Chest Physician, to the podcast studio to chat about lung cancer risk, screening and diagnosis. #lungcancer #lungcancerscreening

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Just under a third of myeloma diagnoses are made in emergency settings 🏥 Support better patient outcomes through earlier detection and diagnosis of myeloma in primary care this #MyelomaAwarenessWeek with our myeloma episode of #GPsTalkCancer. #myeloma #bloodcancer #InMyeWords

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

🗣️“It’s unique in that level of harm...” Smoking has killed 8 million people in the UK in the last 50 years. In the latest #GPsTalkCancer pod episode, Consultant Chest Physician Matt Evison discusses the level of harm caused by tobacco use and addiction on population health.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

New Cancer Key 🗝️ This week for #MyelomaAwarenessWeek, we look at diagnosing myeloma. It often presents with vague symptoms or abnormalities in blood tests and can lead to end-organ damage so it is crucial to recognise when you should consider myeloma as a potential diagnosis.

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ALK Positive Lung Cancer UK @alkpositiveuk.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🫁 “We’ve got to stop saying ‘smoking-related disease’ & start saying ‘risk factors include smoking’… because there are others.” Prof Matt Evison on #lungcancer risk, & early diagnosis in @gatewayc.bsky.social’s brilliant #GPsTalkCancer podcast. #LCSM podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

A major study reveals that exercise improves colon cancer survival rates📰 Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This #MensHealthWeek, we’re focusing on how primary care can improve patient outcomes. Men have lower 5-year survival rates for most cancers. Could increased exercise help?

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Exercise improves colon cancer survival, major study shows

Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Brand new #GPsTalkCancer episode out now! ✨ Matt Evison, Consultant Chest Physician at Wythenshawe Hospital, joins Sarah and Rebecca to provide his insights on lung cancer risk, exploring family history, never-smokers and the impact of environmental and occupational exposures, such as asbestos.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

🗝️For #MensHealthWeek this week's Cancer Key focuses on how primary care can support men with presenting with symptoms earlier, attending appointments and screening. According to Cancer Research UK the most common cancers in men in the UK are: 1️⃣Prostate 2️⃣Lung 3️⃣Bowel

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

New Cancer Key️🗝️ Cancer Care Reviews remain a vital way to support patients not just physically, but emotionally. It isn’t just a check-in, it’s a personalised consultation for patients to express their fears, explore support services and build a plan tailored to their needs.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

BRCA genes are #inthenews this week 📰 Actress Kara Tointon has undergone a double mastectomy following a genetic test that found she carries the BRCA gene, putting her at a higher risk of cancer. Read more here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Here’s what primary care needs to know... #BRCA

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Kara Tointon has double mastectomy after cancer gene test

The actress, 41, reveals she has had preventative surgery after learning she carries the BRCA gene.

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GatewayC @gatewayc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined our unscheduled vaginal bleeding webinar last week💻 If you couldn’t make it then don’t worry – you can catch up with the latest from Dr Helena O'Flynn by watching it on-demand on our website at a time that suits you. ▶️link.gatewayc.org.uk/nhsewebinarmay25followupbs

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