Inflammatory bowel disease: symptoms and diagnosis How to identify and diagnose Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.…
Prostate cancer: recognition and diagnosis An overview of prostate cancer for pharmacists, including early detection and prevention, testing and diagnosis.…
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.…
Cancer-associated thrombosis Venous thromboembolism is a complication of cancer that pharmacists should understand to ensure that their patients have the best possible outcomes. …
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
