GPs Talk Cancer

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

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Episode notes

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. 

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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.

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