Learning

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

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Lung cancer: advances in management and therapy

An overview of traditional and emerging immunotherapy-based targets and treatments available for lung cancer, their side effects and the impact immune checkpoint inhibitors have had on the treatment of non–small-cell lung cancer.…

Published: 7 June 2018

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Immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer: pharmacology and toxicities

These treatments are commonly associated with autoimmune-related side effects and toxicities. This article outlines how pharmacists and the pharmacy team can recognise and manage these adverse events.…

Published: 22 May 2018

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Melanoma: risk factors and advice on sunscreen use

Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 4% of all new cancer diagnoses. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals are ideally placed to offer advice to patients on the use of sunscreens to limit UV exposure, reducing their risk of developing melanoma.…

Published: 22 June 2017

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How to support cancer patients in community pharmacies

Every community pharmacy team will come into contact with cancer patients or their family members. This article aims to provide community pharmacists and healthcare professionals with the tools to be able to speak confidently to patients with cancer and summarises the useful resources available.…

Published: 17 March 2017

Learning | Cancer

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

Lung cancer: advances in management and therapy

Immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer: pharmacology and toxicities

Melanoma: risk factors and advice on sunscreen use

How to support cancer patients in community pharmacies