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Bladder cancer: management

An overview of the different types of bladder cancer, treatment options and the role of pharmacists in its management.…

Published: 10 May 2022

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Prostate cancer: recognition and diagnosis

An overview of prostate cancer for pharmacists, including early detection and prevention, testing and diagnosis.…

Published: 17 August 2021

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Cervical cancer prevention: advice and services

With the uptake of cervical screening at 70–73% in the UK, it is important for pharmacy teams to recognise the symptoms of cervical cancer, as well as provide advice on prevention strategies.…

Published: 29 September 2020

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Cancer-associated thrombosis

Venous thromboembolism is a complication of cancer that pharmacists should understand to ensure that their patients have the best possible outcomes. …

Published: 8 September 2020

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Implementing chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy in practice

How pharmacists can ensure the safe delivery of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy by ensuring governance, operational and clinical requirements are met.…

Published: 22 May 2020

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Improving oral health: preventative care messages in community pharmacy

Dental caries, periodontal disease and oral cancer are health problems that can be prevented with the help of community pharmacists.…

Published: 5 February 2020

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Treatment of acute and chronic lymphoid leukaemia

Pharmacists should be able to describe the differences between acute lymphoblastic and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and the available treatment.…

Published: 21 January 2020

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Case-based learning: palliative and end-of-life care in community pharmacy

Community pharmacists encounter patients at all stages in their life; however, patients who require palliative care require dedicated time and special consideration.…

Published: 25 October 2019

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Colorectal cancer screening and the role of community pharmacy

Access to colorectal cancer screening varies across the UK. This article describes the various tests and how community pharmacists can promote them.…

Published: 23 January 2019

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Identifying patients with suspected cancer: red flags and referral

This article provides practical advice to support pharmacy professionals in their duty of care to recognise and refer patients with ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms.…

Published: 16 October 2018

Learning | Cancer

Bladder cancer: management

Prostate cancer: recognition and diagnosis

Cervical cancer prevention: advice and services

Cancer-associated thrombosis

Implementing chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy in practice

Improving oral health: preventative care messages in community pharmacy

Treatment of acute and chronic lymphoid leukaemia

Case-based learning: palliative and end-of-life care in community pharmacy

Colorectal cancer screening and the role of community pharmacy

Identifying patients with suspected cancer: red flags and referral