Skin checks detecting high proportion of ‘not harmful’ melanomas But does this mean GPs should change their clinical practice?
Research highlights need for holistic post-cancer care Improvements in the early detection and treatment of cancer mean a growing number of people are living on long after diagnosis and treatment.
New data reveal COVID’s impact on cancer screening The pandemic brought a drop in all national cancer screening programs, but there are signs of recovery.
Global melanoma cases projected to rise sharply by 2040 Incidences of the most serious skin cancer may rise sharply around the world by 2040. But will Australians be at any greater risk?
Chronic non-cancer pain in older people Dr David Liew talks with clinical pharmacology registrar Dr Gloria Wong about some of the challenges involved in the pharmacological management of chronic non-cancer pain in frail older people.
Ovarian cancer risk for women with endometriosis New Australian research has found a strong genetic link between endometriosis and certain subtypes of epithelial ovarian cancer.
High burden of skin cancer continues to rise Around two in three Australians will develop skin cancers in their lifetime − and that rate is steadily increasing according to fresh research.
Proposed lung cancer screening program ‘a complex arrangement’ While the RACGP has indicated cautious support for the new program, it is concerned about overdiagnosis and the role of GPs.
Fourth dose now recommended for cancer patients over 16 The change in ATAGI advice will affect the COVID vaccine recommendations for cancer patients aged 16 and 17 with immediate effect.
Research shows BRCA-related cancers not a ‘female-only thing’ Males who carry a fault in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes may be at greater risk of prostate, breast, stomach and pancreatic cancers, a new study suggests.