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Dear colleague,
Welcome to your February 2025 Early Diagnosis newsletter from Cancer Research UK. Keep reading for updates on:
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Sign up for our FREE head and neck cancer webinar with NB Medical
Join presenter Dr Kate Digby who will draw on the latest evidence to explore the prevention of head and neck cancers, patient presentation and inequalities in diagnosis. Guest speaker, Cancer Research UK GP Dr Lance Saker, will share guidance on timely recognition and referral in primary care.
The webinar is free to join and worth 1 CPD credit.
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Download our step-by-step FIT guides
Do your patients need help completing their FIT test? If so, download and share our handy guides for bowel screening and symptomatic patients. They provide tips on collecting a poo sample, as well as step-by-step instructions showing how to take and return the test.
We have a UK-wide symptomatic guide, as well as screening guides for each nation. |
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Could multi-cancer tests (MCT) help GPs?
You can now read part three of our MCT explainer series. It delves into the use of MCTs in primary care to help triage people with potential signs and symptoms of cancer contributing to earlier cancer diagnoses.
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February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Oesophageal cancer survival is much greater when caught early, but recognising the signs and symptoms can be challenging. That's why we created a guide for health professionals in England and Wales to support timelier diagnosis, which includes referral guidelines and safety netting tips.
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Visit our new breast screening hub
NHS England have launched their first ever breast screening campaign to help detect thousands of cancers earlier.
If you want more information on supporting informed, equal access to breast screening, visit our new breast screening hub. It's tailored to health systems and primary care professionals. You'll find practical information on breast screening barriers, interventions to tackle inequalities and service optimisation. |
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Many thanks,
Sam Harrison and the Strategic Evidence team |
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