Presenter Biography

Dr Sarah Taylor

Dr Sarah Taylor is a salaried GP working in Manchester. She is a GP Lead for GatewayC and also the Associate Medical Director for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance. Sarah’s special interests include early cancer diagnosis, student health and medical student education.

Dr Guy Mankin

Dr Guy Makin is a Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Oncology at the University of Manchester (UoM) and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH). Guy completed his paediatric training in Bristol and Sheffield. Following this, he completed his PhD with Professor Caroline Dive in molecular pharmacology at UoM in 2000. He is the National Lead for the Paediatric Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) network and Head of the School of Paediatrics for NHSE North West. Guy is a member of NICE Technology Appraisal Committee D.

Overview

Paediatric cancers account for less than 1% of new cases in the UK and a GP is likely to come across approximately one to two cases every 10 years. Leukaemia is the most common, with brain tumours and lymphoma also being significant, together accounting for two thirds of all childhood cancers.

The webinar will equip you with the knowledge to recognise non-specific symptoms that require investigation, implement effective safety netting strategies, and assess lymphadenopathy in children with confidence. Navigating parent communication and concerns and interpreting blood test results will also be covered.

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