Cancer & palliative care

Discover pharmacy's role in cancer and pallative care.

nmsc-summary

Non-melanoma skin cancer deaths rise

Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer could soon overtake malignant melanoma mortality in England and Scotland.

06 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

stomach mechanic_lead_s.jpg

Upper GI problems

The over-indulgence in food and alcohol at this time of year offers a key opportunity to promote pharmacy’s role in the management of upper GI issues.

19 Jan 2021 , 5 Min Article

woman frowning_new s.jpg

Cancer during Covid-19

Fears about cancer can put many people off seeking help, but added concerns around Covid-19 have, in some cases, put even more barriers in place.

08 Jul 2020 , 4 Min Article

women.jpg

Halting HPV

Experts suggest that hundreds of lives will be saved every year in England thanks to a more sensitive cervical screening test.

16 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

smiling man sunny_sum.jpg

Let's hear it for the boy

A lack of health services for men has seen an increase in the health inequality gap, but pharmacy teams can help.

17 Mar 2020 , 4 Min Article

melanoma.jpg

Melanoma

This pharmacy scenario is about melanoma and how to spot the signs and be aware of changes to the skin. 

23 Sep 2019 , 2 Min Article

melanoma mole _1075x515.jpg

Melanoma

Would you know how to spot the signs of melanoma?

23 Sep 2019 , 5 Min Module

lungs copy.jpg

Lung cancer: A patient's perspective

First hand accounts from lung cancer sufferers, plus guidance for pharmacists on the role they can play in promoting earlier diagnosis.

25 Apr 2019 , 4 Min Article

p31 stomach copy.jpg

Form and function: Advancing our knowledge of GI health

Our understanding of many aspects of gastrointestinal function is still in its infancy.

15 Feb 2019 , 5 Min Article

Cancer patient_palliative care.jpg

Clinical briefing: How far have we come on cancer survival?

Crucial advances have been made but there are still barriers to improving survival rates.

29 Jan 2019 , 3 Min Article