GPs Talk Cancer – Details, episodes & analysis

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 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.

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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 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.

In this episode, our GP hosts cover non-specific symptoms (NSS) and share their clinical experiences to support better, faster, and more confident cancer diagnosis in primary care. 

Hosts Dr Rebecca Leon and Dr Sarah Taylor are both practicing GPs and GP Leads for GatewayC. Dr Ellen Macpherson, a junior doctor, also joins our hosts. 

This episode covers: 

• Patient cases 
• Symptoms 
• Investigations 
• History taking
• GP gut instinct 
• NICE guidelines
• Safety netting 
• Referral 

If you loved it, you know what to do – leave us a review, a rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share. 

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. Visit https://www.gatewayc.org.uk/ to learn more.

View the full show notes for this episode at https://www.gatewayc.org.uk/podcast/

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our GP hosts cover lower gastrointestinal cancer and share their clinical experiences to support better, faster, and more confident cancer diagnosis in primary care. 

Hosts Dr Rebecca Leon and Dr Sarah Taylor are both practicing GPs and GP Leads for GatewayC. Dr Ellen Macpherson, a junior doctor, also joins our hosts. 

This episode covers: 

• Statistics 
• Patient cases 
• Safety netting
• FIT and differences between screening and symptomatic tests 
• Bowel cancer in younger patients 
• Family history
• NICE guidelines
• Referral 

If you loved it, you know what to do – leave us a review, a rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share. 

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. Visit https://www.gatewayc.org.uk/ to learn more.

View the full show notes for this episode at https://www.gatewayc.org.uk/podcast/

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our GP hosts cover ovarian cancer and share their clinical experiences to support better, faster, and more confident cancer diagnosis in primary care. 

Hosts Dr Rebecca Leon and Dr Sarah Taylor are both practicing GPs and GP Leads for GatewayC. Dr Ellen Macpherson, a junior doctor, also joins our hosts. 

This episode covers: 

• Statistics 
• Patient cases 
• Investigating bloating and abdominal pain, CA125 and other investigations
• Family history
• NICE guidelines
• Safety netting
• Referral 

If you loved it, you know what to do – leave us a review, a rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share. 

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. Visit https://www.gatewayc.org.uk/ to learn more.

View the full show notes for this episode at https://www.gatewayc.org.uk/podcast/

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first instalment, our GP hosts cover lung cancer and share their clinical experiences to support better, faster, and more confident cancer diagnosis in primary care. 

Hosts Dr Rebecca Leon and Dr Sarah Taylor are both practicing GPs and GP Leads for GatewayC. Dr Ellen Macpherson, a junior doctor, also joins our hosts. 

This episode covers: 

• Statistics 
• Real patient cases 
• GP gut instinct
• Lung cancer in never smokers 
• The impact of negative chest x-rays 
• High platelet levels
• Referral 

If you loved it, you know what to do – leave us a review, a rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share. 

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. Visit https://www.gatewayc.org.uk/ to learn more.

View the full show notes for this episode at https://www.gatewayc.org.uk/podcast/

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to GPs Talk Cancer, the new podcast series by GatewayC. Join hosts Dr Rebecca Leon and Dr Sarah Taylor as they share their experiences and insights to support earlier and faster cancer diagnosis in primary care. Releasing fortnightly from July 2023 – please follow and share with your friends and colleagues. For more information about GatewayC click here. 

GatewayC is funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. 

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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 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.

In episode 10 we cover gastro and oesophageal cancers. Our GPs question how we can best ‘think cancer’ when patients present with vague symptomology. Weight loss, difficulty swallowing, and abdominal pain are some of the key areas covered – with useful safety netting questions shared to provide our listeners with increased confidence when considering cancer as a differential. This episode also covers Barrett’s oesophagus, the impact of radiotherapy from other cancer groups and key risk factors.  

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 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. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 9 we ask: What is the head and neck cancer risk in people who have a higher intake of caffeinated coffee? (Hint: The answer may surprise you). We delve into research, statistics, and real case studies to identify common and vague red flag symptomology clinicians should be aware of to support the earlier diagnosis of head and neck cancer – and how using the right safety netting language can make all the difference.   

You can access the guidelines and studies referenced here.  

Accessibility: Access the full episode transcript here.

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 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. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.