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November 16, 2023
Service that’s leading the way in cancer care
A trailblazing cancer service de- vised by two nurses at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT is passing on its knowledge to other or- ganisations across the region. The Advanced Cancer Service was created in January 2022 to treat an increasing number of patients di- agnosed with cancer at an advanced stage. Led by Cancer Nurses Specialists Laura Hatton and Lisa Molden, the
service offers enhanced supportive care to patients at different stages of their treatment. This may include home visits if people are too unwell to attend the Tameside Macmillan Unit at Tameside Hospital for treat- ment. As a result, patient feedback has been exceptional and other Trusts are now showing a keen interest in how the service is delivered. Steph Gooder, Macmillan Lead
Cancer Nurse, said: “Currently, we are the only Trust in the Great- er Manchester area to offer this specialist type of support. It was implemented after we identified a gap in care for those who were di- agnosed with cancer at a more advanced stage, which has increased since the COVID pan- demic. “After a recent Greater Manchester Cancer Network meet- ing, we have had meet- ings with a number of Trusts who are looking to set up their own sim- ilar service. “It is great to see Laura and Lisa’s amaz- ing work being noticed by colleagues across the region.”
Top accolade for pioneering research AWARD: Prof Andy Ustianowski, CRN GM Co-Clinical Director, with the FIND-IT study team.
Pioneering research at Tameside Hospi- tal into investigating the way diabetes is diagnosed has been recognised at the re- cent Greater Manchester Health and Care Research Awards. The Research and Development team’s FIND-IT study received the Spe- cial Award for Relevant Research, after 1,388 patients were screened for type 2 diabetes while attending the A&E depart- ment at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. A total of 420 (30 per cent) were found to have pre-diabetes and 120 (nine per cent) were diagnosed with type 2 diabe-
tes, the remainder found to have normal blood glucose levels. They were screened using a test which gives an indication of average blood sugar levels over the previous two to three months, and they were also asked to complete a questionnaire about their background, ethnicity and risk factors for diabetes such as being overweight or obese. Based on the findings, experts believe that tens of thousands of new cases of type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes - a se- rious condition where blood sugar lev- els are higher than normal but not high
enough to be diagnosed as type 2 - could be diagnosed in A&E departments across the country every year. Trust Chief Executive Karen James OBE warns that type 2 diabetes is a con- dition that can cause serious health prob- lems if not treated: “Data from the char- ity Diabetes UK predicts more than 4.3 million people in the UK have diabetes, with 850,000 yet to be diagnosed. “This important study will make a huge impact in the way hospitals recog- nise the signs and symptoms of diabetes in the future. We are so proud of the team for this pioneering work.”
PRAISE: Cancer nurse specialists Laura Hatton and Lisa Molden.
Be Well team raise cancer awareness
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Be Well Tameside is awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with mouth cancer this November - Mouth Cancer action month. Almost nine-in-ten (88 per cent) UK adults have now heard of mouth cancer. How- ever, awareness on the signs, symptoms and risk factors is poor. To help raise awareness, Be Well Tameside’s team hosted a stall last week and will be hosting another at Tameside Hospital, Hartshead Building North Reception next Wednes - day, November 22, from 10am to 2pm. Be Well Tameside will also provide information on how to access NHS dental care. The signs and symptoms of mouth cancer include: a mouth ulcer that does not heal within three weeks; white or red patches in the mouth; unusu- al lumps or swellings in the mouth, head or neck and; any persistent ‘hoarseness’. With early diagnosis, the chances of surviving mouth cancer are nine out of ten and that’s why knowing what to look out for is so important. More than three-in-four (80 per cent) of new cases are in those over the age of 55. During Mouth Cancer Action Month, Be Well Tameside are promoting the message ‘if in doubt, get checked out’. Be Well Tameside are encouraging
everybody to be mouth aware and pay close attention to what is going on inside the mouth. Most importantly, if you notice anything out of the ordinary, it is essential that you tell your dentist or doctor immediately. A mouth cancer check can be done at home and it takes less than one minute, it is recom- mended to perform a self-check every month. It is unknown what causes most mouth cancers. However, several factors are likely to increase your risk. Up to 90 per cent of all mouth cancers are linked to certain risk factors. For instance, around two in three mouth cancers are linked to smoking, whereas alcohol is linked to just under a third of mouth cancers. Many recent reports have also linked mouth cancer to the human papillomavirus
(HPV), chewing and smokeless tobacco, an unhealthy diet, and sunlight and sunbeds. Tameside Council Executive Member for Population Health and Wellbeing Councillor Eleanor Wills said: “We are encouraging all residents to check their mouths regularly, as by spotting mouth cancer early, we have a much better chance of beating it. “We can also make a few small changes to our lives, which will help cut our chances of developing mouth cancer. If you would like support, our Be Well Tameside service can assist you in making positive changes, so get in touch today!” If you would like to contact Be Well Tameside you can email them at bewelltameside@ tameside.gov.uk or you can call them on 0161 342 5050, or visit https://www.tameside.gov.uk/ bewelltameside
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