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Skin cancer management: Making the most of your pathologist

Skin cancer management: Making the most of your pathologist

22/07/2024

This article discusses how a collaborative approach and clear communication between general practitioners and pathologists can improve the accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis.


Moving forward: Strategies for general practitioners to encourage physical activity in people living with and beyond cancer

Moving forward: Strategies for general practitioners to encourage physical activity in people living with and beyond cancer

22/03/2024

This article discusses strategies for general practitioners to encourage physical activity in patients with cancer and the role of physical activity in cancer recovery.


Cancer in general practice research priorities in Australia

Cancer in general practice research priorities in Australia

22/03/2024

This article uses a research prioritisation exercise to identify cancer research priorities in Australian general practice.


Anal fissures: An update on treatment options

Anal fissures: An update on treatment options

19/01/2024

Anal fissure is the second most common anorectal complaint in healthcare settings. This article reviews pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management of anal fissures under current guidelines.


Shared decision making in prostate cancer screening: An update

Shared decision making in prostate cancer screening: An update

18/02/2023

Developments in the diagnosis of prostate cancer to highlight the advances for primary care physicians to facilitate the shared decision-making process.


Making informed decisions about prostate cancer testing: Locally tailored factsheets on the burden of prostate cancer in Australia

Making informed decisions about prostate cancer testing: Locally tailored factsheets on the burden of prostate cancer in Australia

18/02/2023

A summary of local prostate cancer resources available to the general population and healthcare practitioners to support shared decision-making discussions.


Differentiated thyroid cancer: A guide to survivorship care

Differentiated thyroid cancer: A guide to survivorship care

25/01/2023

Increased detection and excellent prognosis of differentiated thyroid cancers has led to a growing cohort of patients undergoing post-treatment survivorship care.


Illness uncertainty and risk management for people with cancer

Illness uncertainty and risk management for people with cancer

02/05/2022

The diagnosis of cancer is a life-changing event, and it can herald a long journey of anxiety, uncertainty and change.


Effective integration of caregivers and families as part of the care team for people with cancer

Effective integration of caregivers and families as part of the care team for people with cancer

27/07/2021

The lived experience of caregiving and the burden associated with this role indicates that caregivers are in need of support, yet there are several barriers to integration with the healthcare team.


5-Fluorouracil: Friend or foe?

5-Fluorouracil: Friend or foe?

23/07/2021

A nursing home resident aged 73 years was referred to the local dermatology department for management of a severe reaction to 5% 5-fluorouracil cream.


Juggling cancer and life in survivorship: The role of general practitioners

Juggling cancer and life in survivorship: The role of general practitioners

20/07/2021

Cancer survivors experience a range of unique biopsychosocial issues, requiring significant and coordinated care to optimise their quality of life.


Managing patients receiving new and unfamiliar cancer treatments: A qualitative study of general practitioners’ experience

Managing patients receiving new and unfamiliar cancer treatments: A qualitative study of general practitioners’ experience

27/05/2021

General practitioners’ ability to promptly recognise potentially serious side effects of treatment, especially those unique to newer therapies, can be crucial to patient safety.


A large fungating skin lesion in an elderly nursing home resident

A large fungating skin lesion in an elderly nursing home resident

31/07/2020

A nursing home resident aged 80 years, when presenting for an influenza vaccination, was noted to have a large fungating lesion with rolled edges on the right side of his chest.


‘Probably better than any medication we can give you’: General practitioners’ views on exercise and nutrition in cancer

‘Probably better than any medication we can give you’: General practitioners’ views on exercise and nutrition in cancer

31/07/2020

This study provides evidence of general practitioners’ desire to be involved in supporting the healthy exercise and nutrition habits of their patients with cancer.


A keratinised lump on the lateral surface of the tongue

A keratinised lump on the lateral surface of the tongue

20/03/2020

A female patient, aged 59 years, presents with an 8 mm slightly raised lump on the right lateral border of the tongue.

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