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Update on the management of early-stage breast cancer

Update on the management of early-stage breast cancer

22/08/2019

This article focuses on the management of early breast cancer, highlighting recent changes and the role of the general practitioner in supporting women in their decision making and treatment.


Advanced breast cancer: An update to systemic therapy

Advanced breast cancer: An update to systemic therapy

26/04/2019

Goals of treatment in advanced breast cancer are to prolong life, manage symptoms and improve quality of life.


Chemoprevention: A new concept for cancer prevention in primary care

Chemoprevention: A new concept for cancer prevention in primary care

22/11/2018

Prescribing drugs to reduce the risk of cancer is a new development in primary cancer prevention.


Breast hamartoma in an adolescent female

Breast hamartoma in an adolescent female

26/04/2019

An unusual breast lesion in an adolescent female highlights the need for adherence to a validated algorithm for investigation of a new breast symptom.


Breast symptoms in adolescents and young adults presenting to a specialist breast clinic

Breast symptoms in adolescents and young adults presenting to a specialist breast clinic

22/02/2019

Breast symptoms are common in female and male adolescents and young adults, and most can be treated conservatively.


Granulomatous lobular mastitis: Clinical update and case study

Granulomatous lobular mastitis: Clinical update and case study

17/01/2020

Supporting the patient in coping with the long-term nature of granulomatous lobular mastitis and the chronic discharging lesions is essential.


The important role of general practice in the care of cancer survivors

The important role of general practice in the care of cancer survivors

30/04/2020

In addition to a role in cancer surveillance, GPs have key roles in the management of comorbid illness, secondary prevention, health promotion, self-management promotion and coordination of care.


Oncology

Oncology

19/11/2019

As cancer shifts towards a chronic disease care model, general practitioners remain essential to the patient journey from first suspicion to survivorship.


Walking the tightrope: Early detection of cancer requires vigilance

Walking the tightrope: Early detection of cancer requires vigilance

19/11/2019

Early detection of cancer requires us to maintain both knowledge of insidious warning signs and vigilance in seeking these out.


Advances in epithelial ovarian cancer

Advances in epithelial ovarian cancer

23/09/2020

Molecular targeting agents are revolutionising treatment options, particularly poly adenosine diphosphate–ribose polymerase inhibitors, especially for patients with an underlying BRCA mutation.


Non-melanoma skin cancer in general practice: Radiotherapy is an effective treatment option

Non-melanoma skin cancer in general practice: Radiotherapy is an effective treatment option

31/07/2020

Radiation therapy may be used as definitive treatment for low-risk cancers, as an adjuvant treatment for high-risk disease or alone for inoperable cases.


Diagnosis and treatment of early lung cancer

Diagnosis and treatment of early lung cancer

31/07/2020

Prevention and early diagnosis coupled with curative treatments are key strategies for reducing lung cancer mortality by avoiding the sequelae of metastatic disease.


An approach to neck masses in adults

An approach to neck masses in adults

26/04/2020

All neck masses should be considered malignant until proven otherwise.


Exercise medicine in cancer care

Exercise medicine in cancer care

20/03/2020

Evidence suggests that exercise has a significant therapeutic effect in the management of cancer.


Physical activity for people with lung cancer

Physical activity for people with lung cancer

20/03/2020

Exercise testing and prescription for patients with lung cancer adheres to general principles, along with cancer-specific safety considerations.

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