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.

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

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

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

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.

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

All neck masses should be considered malignant until proven otherwise.

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

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

The management of prostate cancer has changed significantly in recent years, particularly the use of imaging.

Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate among all main cancer types and is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in Australia.

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.

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.

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