Elka Humphrys
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Today is Day 1 of my @THIS_Institute postdoctoral fellowship which is looking at #patientsafety in cancer pathways, particularly in rapid diagnostic centres. Where to start...? Will make coffee and then write a list.
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@paulpharoah I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this terrible time
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My lovely mum died from ovarian cancer this morning. She dedicated her life to her kids and her working life to child health in underserved communities in PNG, Essex and Liverpool.
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It’s great that supermarkets are dedicating time in stores for vulnerable groups and NHS workers 👍 but surely the M&S/Tesco approach of different days for vulnerable (self-isolating) vs NHS (front line) is a better approach than @sainsburys everyone together? 🤔 #COVID19
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Great advice from @OliviaRoxann for taking care of your mental health during these uncertain times
Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge
These 5 tips on handling COVID related anxiety might be useful for us all and those we care for: thanks Olivia and Craig @OliviaRoxann @InstPubHealth @DPHPC @takanocraig cam.ac.uk/research/news/…
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Bike challenge complete - 6 weeks, 22 rides, 1621 km and lots of mountains!
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Great tips for increasingly busy schedules!
Holly Witteman, PhD 🧃@hwitteman
Tips I have found the most helpful in my ongoing attempts to avoid academic overwhelm: 1) I can say no right away, but I have to wait 24 hours to say yes. 2) If it's an invitation/request with a date in the future, I imagine it's next week and evaluate it from that perspective.
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Working towards earlier diagnosis #WorldCancerDay
BJGP Open Journal@BJGPOpen
Heartburn is a key early symptom of oesophageal and gastric #cancer, but patients and doctors don't always use the term the same way LINK: doi.org/10.3399/bjgpop… @ElkaHumphrys @NIHRresearch @The_MRC @nhmrc #WorldCancerDay
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Patients experience multiple symptoms before a diagnosis of oesophageal or gastric cancer. Understanding their experiences could help to improve timely diagnosis. New insights in this research: bjgpopen.org/content/early/… >> @BJGPOpen @jenniaburt
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It was great to be part of this group yesterday learning about the incredible work happening across primary care and communities in Toronto. Thank you #NAPCRG2019
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Richard Glazier kicking off #NAPCRG2019 this morning with a reminder that we need to think about and discuss research impact, not just the results!
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@RedLetterDaysUK I need my voucher for tonight as it expires today but your website is not working. How do I access my voucher?
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Refreshing my statistical brain with a great course run by @MRC_BSU today!
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Moving in the right direction for improving clinician-patient communication #healthliteracy
Louise Coghlin@LouiseCoghlin
Why the NHS wants patients to poo, pee and be sick... The health service is ditching words such as faeces, urine and vomit in favour of simpler language that everyone can understand | The Guardian theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/s…
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Fantastic new job opportunity for a Clinical Lecturer in Early Cancer Detection: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/20968/
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Interested in demographic disparities in early cancer diagnosis? Add this to your diary. @MattBarclay89 is very knowledgeable!
Early Cancer Institute, University of Cambridge@EarlyCancerCam
In two weeks time our next breakfast meeting will take place with @MattBarclay89 opening the discussion. All welcome, registration is not required.
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Affected by oesophageal or stomach cancer?
Need to chat? Make connections? Get help?
Join us -
Saturday 30th March @ 10.30am Beechlawn Hotel, Dunmurry.
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