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.

🗣️“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

🗣️ “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.

🗣️“...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.

“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

🗣️“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

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

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

🗣️“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.

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.

Are you caught up with the latest episode of #GPsTalkCancer?🎙️

Join our GP hosts Sarah and Rebecca and specialist guest Professor Mark Saunders, Consultant Oncologist at The Christie, as they discuss how advancements in treatment have improved survival rates of colorectal cancer.

Here’s your first look at episode one of the new #GPsTalkCancer series 🔎

In this episode, Sarah and Rebecca discuss acute oncology with specialist Dr Caroline Wilson, covering the side effects of treatment and how GPs can manage the three types of acute oncology patients.

Which patients with unexpected bleeding should be referred onto a cancer pathway?

Gain further insights and advice from Helena on unscheduled vaginal bleeding with our upcoming webinar with @england.nhs.uk, on 21 May 2025, 12.30 – 1.15pm.

Register now ⬇️
link.gatewayc.org.uk/nhsewebinar1

#webinar

#GPsTalkCancer is back for series 3!🎉

Join Sarah, Rebecca and oncology specialists as they chat about a range of cancer types and topics in 12 brand new episodes.

Catch the first episode of our new series out tomorrow👀

Explore more on our website 👇

gatewayc.org.uk/podcast/

#cancerpodcast

🗣️ “To understand what death will look like”

It’s #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek with @hospiceuk.bsky.social, focusing on breaking down the stigma of talking about death. We’re sharing practical advice on how primary care can support patients and families in preparing for death and grief.

🗣️ “Immediately raised the alarm bells…”

In our #GPsTalkCancer podcast episode, GPs discuss symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain, family history, safety netting and more.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your pods

#WorldOvarianCancerDay

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