This article provides a summary of the data on the safety of vaginal oestrogens in women with breast cancer to help GPs advise their patients in this situation.

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

Although not all women undergoing mastectomy will desire or choose breast reconstruction, it is important that all women have the opportunity to make an informed choice.

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

The relationship between prolonged breast cancer pathways and poorer survival is well established.

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.

It is important that primary care practitioners can access clinical information on how best to assess women with breast implants, and recognise and manage adverse events related to these devices.

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

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

Breast density is frequently reported in screening mammograms, which can result in discussions between patients and their GPs regarding its significance in cancer detection.

Cancer pain is one of the most common and problematic symptoms faced in palliative care.

This review focuses on the epidemiology, natural history, risk factors, diagnosis and management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas.

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

A female patient aged 75 years had undergone bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction with silicone implants following breast cancer seven years ago.

A man aged 60 years presented with an enlarging penile lesion that had been present for six years.