Peninsula Cancer Alliance
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The Peninsula Cancer Alliance; working across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, bringing together clinical and other senior leaders and patients.
Joined August 2021
RT @Sinead1989: Have you, or a loved one, experienced cancer care in the NHS? We’d love to hear your story. Sign up below to take part in 1….
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🫁 Today is World Lung Cancer Day.Early detection saves lives. If you’ve had a cough for 3+ weeks, get it checked by your GP — it could be nothing, but it could be something serious. For further information: #WorldLungCancerDay #CancerAwareness #NHS
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RT @NHSuk: Today is World Lung Cancer Day. Contact your GP practice if you are experiencing any of these signs and symptoms of lung cancer….
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Huge thanks to @Roy_Castle_Lung for supporting the Lung Screening Programme in Torbay & North Devon! This week, their amazing team promoted screenings & shared vital info at Trago Mills (Newton Abbot) and RDUH Barnstaple. 💙#lungscreeningprogramme
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@GatewayC_ The GPs cover “making that first time special. ” and how GPs can address barriers to screening, such as embarrassment and misconceptions, to create a comfortable environment and encourage patient uptake.
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Rebecca and Sarah discuss the importance, impact and limitations of the breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening programmes.
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19 June – 24 June is #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek 🔍.Enhance your knowledge on facilitating cervical screening with the national screening programmes episode of @GatewayC_ ‘s #GPsTalkCancer. Hosts Rebecca and Sarah chat the importance, impact and limitations of screening.
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Even if you attend your #cervicalscreening, it’s important you don’t ignore the below symptoms between appointments. These symptoms do not mean you definitely have #cancer but they should always be checked by your GP. #CancerAwareness #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek
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Patients with myeloma can present at least 3 times to health professionals before being referred. Learn to navigate vague symptoms like back pain and renal problems, conduct critical investigations and identify those at risk. #MyelomaAwarenessWeek #earlydiagnosis
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RT @NHSuk: It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek. The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Cervical screening, along w….
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@GatewayC_ GP hosts chat to haematology consultant Suzanne Roberts about what type of pain to look out for in myeloma and how to differentiate between musculoskeletal pain and a new-onset pain. Listen wherever you get podcasts or on the @GatewayC website ⬇️.
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In episode 12, we’re joined by Dr Suzanne Roberts to discuss myeloma. Dr Roberts explains what kind of pain to look out for.
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Just under a third of myeloma diagnoses are made in emergency settings 🏥.Support earlier detection and diagnosis of myeloma in primary care this #MyelomaAwarenessWeek with the myeloma episode of @GatewayC_ ‘s #GPsTalkCancer. #myeloma #bloodcancer
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When does a common symptom like back pain become a red flag for myeloma?.@GatewayC_ free course features clinical specialists and patient case studies, providing practical insights to support the early diagnosis of myeloma.
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@GatewayC_ Haematology consultant Suzanne Roberts joins the GP hosts to discuss adopting a ‘three strikes and you’re in’ mentality to manage patients with persistent and unexplained symptoms. Listen wherever you get your pods, or on the @GatewayC_ website 🎧.
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In episode 12, we’re joined by Dr Suzanne Roberts to discuss myeloma. Dr Roberts explains what kind of pain to look out for.
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🗣️“Three strikes and you’re in. ”.This #MyelomaAwarenessWeek, boost your knowledge on spotting the symptoms of myeloma in primary care, along with how to request and interpret the correct blood tests in the myeloma episode of @GatewayC_ ‘s #GPsTalkCancer.
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We are delighted to introduce the very 1st Newsletter from the Peninsula Cancer Academy – we hope you enjoy this update. Please do register at the bottom of the link if you would like to receive future newsletters from the Academy.
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Introducing the Peninsula Cancer Academy
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📣Free Webinar for Primary Care Professionals!📷.There is still time to register for the webinar discussing why FIT testing is important in a LGI Suspected Cancer Referral, taking place on Monday 16th June at 12pm. Please email peninsula.ca@nhs.net to register.
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This #skincancerawarenessmonth we are encouraging people to take more preventative measures to protect their skin. Skin cancer is highly preventable, yet 2 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed annually worldwide. #protecttheskinyouworkin
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The Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey informs how the NHS delivers cancer services and aims to improve outcomes for children affected by cancer. If you receive a survey in the post, please have your say. @NHSEngland @PickerEurope
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