GPs Rebecca and Sarah are joined by consultant urologist at Salford Royal and former Director of Urology for the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, Mr Sotonye Tolofari to unpack the complexities of prostate cancer screening, PSA testing, and referral pathways in primary care. This episode covers risk factors—including family history, BRCA variants, Black ethnicity, and age—alongside in-depth discussion on when to offer PSA and DRE, the implications of screening, and the latest updates on targeted programmes. The hosts and guest also address patient counselling, overdiagnosis, and the evolving landscape of evidence and policy around early prostate cancer detection.

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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.

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DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own.

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GPs Rebecca and Sarah talk to Georgia Kennedy about her experience of being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma as a teenager, exploring the challenges of recognising cancer in young people. The episode covers missed opportunities for diagnosis, how communication styles and life experience impact patient presentations, and the importance of continuity and thorough clinical questioning in primary care. Tips and reflections focus on recognising persistent symptoms, being vigilant even with young patients, and applying learning points such as Jess’s Rule and continuity of care.

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Jess's Rule: Three strikes and we rethink - GatewayC

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This episode is produced by GatewayC in collaboration with Listening Dog Media.

DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own.

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GPs discuss the rising incidence of bowel cancer in patients under 50, the challenges of recognising symptoms in younger adults, and the importance of thorough history-taking, family risk assessment, and continuity of care. The conversation explores diagnostic pitfalls such as attributing persistent symptoms to benign causes like IBS or piles, the role of FIT testing, and strategies for prompt follow-up. Key advice is offered for GPs when coding consultations and safety netting for those with ongoing concerns.

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If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please send your review to the-christie.gatewayc@nhs.net and share the series with a colleague.

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.

View the full shownotes for this episode at Podcast - GatewayC

Produced by GatewayC and Listening Dog Media.

DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.