2 DAYS AGO

Cancer In The Homeless Population – ”I often work to their agenda.”

Dr Wan-Ley Yeung, clinical lead of the GP Inclusion Health Service at Salford Primary Care Together, joins Rebecca and Sarah to discuss how to improve cancer diagnosis in patients with no fixed abode. They discuss the challenges of collecting data and following up with patients with no registered address, examples of how Dr Yeung works with patients in his clinic, the importance of building trust, and being adaptable with a patient who doesn't appear regularly in practice. You can access the guidelines and studies referenced here. Accessibility: Access the full episode transcript here. If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please leave a review, a rating and share the episode. GPs Talk Cancer is the podcast series from GatewayC. GatewayC is the free early cancer diagnosis resource funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Produced by Louise Harbord from GatewayC, and Jo Newsholme from Rethink Audio. DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min

OCT 29

Interpreting Blood Test Results – ”If they persist, we repeat things.”

This shorter, bite-size episode sees GPs Rebecca and Sarah discuss the challenges of interpreting blood test results in primary care. Topics covered include the PSA and CA-125 tests and the incidence of false positives and false negatives; red flag symptoms such as new onset raised hba1c, iron deficiency anaemia and raised platelets on a full blood count; plus the role inflammatory markers and liver function tests can play. Plus, when and when not to be reassured when blood test results are normal. You can access the guidelines and studies referenced here. Accessibility: Access the full episode transcript here. If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please leave a review, a rating and share the episode. GPs Talk Cancer is the podcast series from GatewayC. GatewayC is the free early cancer diagnosis resource funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Produced by Louise Harbord from GatewayC, and Jo Newsholme from Rethink Audio. DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 min

OCT 15

Endometrial Cancer – ”Women in their 50s and 60s don’t normally have new-onset discharge.”

GPs Rebecca and Sarah discuss the risk factors for post-menopausal uterine cancer, symptoms like new onset discharge and visible haematuria, and why you should examine patients before referring them on the cancer pathway. Our GP hosts also cover taking a full patient history, hormone drug compliance and why safety netting is so important for patients who are bleeding on HRT. Plus, being aware of the increase in incidence of endometrial cancer in women in their 40s. You can access the guidelines and studies referenced here. Accessibility: Access the full episode transcript here. If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please leave a review, a rating and share the episode. GPs Talk Cancer is the podcast series from GatewayC. GatewayC is the free early cancer diagnosis resource funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Produced by Louise Harbord from GatewayC, and Jo Newsholme from Rethink Audio. DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 min

OCT 1

Menopausal Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment – ”Separate duvets is a complete game-changer!”

**Please be aware this episode contains some mild swearing** In this bitesize episode, Dr Liz O‘Riordan joins our GP hosts Rebecca and Sarah again to talk about managing the menopausal symptoms of breast cancer treatment. Dr Liz O’Riordan - a best-selling author, speaker, podcast host and former breast cancer surgeon - talks about how patients can manage the side effects of drugs like Tamoxifen, whether GPs should prescribe HRT, practical advice on handling vasomotor symptoms, the benefits of exercise and other lifestyle measures, and why separate duvets are a complete game-changer! You can access the guidelines and studies referenced here. Accessibility: Access the full episode transcript here. If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please leave a review, a rating and share the episode. GPs Talk Cancer is the podcast series from GatewayC. GatewayC is the free early cancer diagnosis resource funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Produced by Louise Harbord from GatewayC, and Jo Newsholme from Rethink Audio. DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 min

SEP 17

Breast Cancer Recurrence – "It has to be on everyone's radar"

Listen in as our GP hosts, Rebecca and Sarah, are joined in this episode by Dr Liz O’Riordan - a best-selling author, speaker, podcast host and former breast cancer surgeon. Dr O’Riordan shares her tips that enable GPs to be swiftly alert to the signs and symptoms of recurrence and to support patients to remain aware of their risk. They also cover features that affect the likelihood of recurrence, types of recurrence, the critical importance of coding, fear of recurrence, primary care investigations, exercise, and more. As ever, they bust common myths and share helpful practical tips. You can access the guidelines and studies referenced here. Accessibility: Access the full episode transcript here. If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please leave a review, a rating and share the episode. GPs Talk Cancer is the podcast series from GatewayC. GatewayC is the free early cancer diagnosis resource funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Produced by Louise Harbord from GatewayC, and Jo Newsholme from Rethink Audio. DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min

SEP 3

Childhood Cancer – “Persistent parental concern“

GP hosts, Rebecca and Sarah are joined by honorary consultant paediatric oncologist Dr Guy Makin. Listen in as they discuss the incidence of childhood cancers, epithelial versus embryonal tumours, and the significance of unexplained symptomology. They talk through 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. You can access the guidelines and studies referenced here. Accessibility: Access the full episode transcript here. If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please leave a review, a rating and share the episode. GPs Talk Cancer is the podcast series from GatewayC. GatewayC is the free early cancer diagnosis resource funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Produced by Louise Harbord from GatewayC, and Jo Newsholme from Rethink Audio. DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min

AUG 20

Myeloma – "Prevent that end organ damage”

In episode 12, we’re joined by haematology consultant Dr Suzanne Roberts to discuss myeloma. 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. You can access the guidelines and studies referenced here. Accessibility: Access the full episode transcript here. If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please leave a review, a rating and share the episode. GPs Talk Cancer is the podcast series from GatewayC. GatewayC is the free early cancer diagnosis resource funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Produced by Louise Harbord from GatewayC, and Jo Newsholme from Rethink Audio. DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37 min

AUG 6

Palliative Care – "Try and see through the cancer fog"

In this special longer episode, we cover palliative cancer care with Professor Matthew Makin, a consultant in palliative care medicine. 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. Please note: This episode features discussion on death and the process of dying in some detail. You can access the guidelines and studies referenced here. Accessibility: Access the full episode transcript here. If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please leave a review, a rating and share the episode. GPs Talk Cancer is the podcast series from GatewayC. GatewayC is the free early cancer diagnosis resource funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Produced by Louise Harbord from GatewayC, and Jo Newsholme from Rethink Audio. DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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GPs Talk Cancer

Cancer In The Homeless Population – ”I often work to their agenda.”

Interpreting Blood Test Results – ”If they persist, we repeat things.”

Endometrial Cancer – ”Women in their 50s and 60s don’t normally have new-onset discharge.”

Menopausal Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment – ”Separate duvets is a complete game-changer!”

Breast Cancer Recurrence – "It has to be on everyone's radar"

Childhood Cancer – “Persistent parental concern“

Myeloma – "Prevent that end organ damage”

Palliative Care – "Try and see through the cancer fog"

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Episodes

Cancer In The Homeless Population – ”I often work to their agenda.”

Interpreting Blood Test Results – ”If they persist, we repeat things.”

Endometrial Cancer – ”Women in their 50s and 60s don’t normally have new-onset discharge.”

Menopausal Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment – ”Separate duvets is a complete game-changer!”

Breast Cancer Recurrence – "It has to be on everyone's radar"

Childhood Cancer – “Persistent parental concern“

Myeloma – "Prevent that end organ damage”

Palliative Care – "Try and see through the cancer fog"

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