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Australia leads global cancer survival rates – but more can be done

Australia leads global cancer survival rates – but more can be done

An international study shows Australians have the best chance of survival for seven types of cancers.


Confirming the benefits of cervical screening and HPV vaccination

Confirming the benefits of cervical screening and HPV vaccination

The latest AIHW report paints a positive picture of the effects of the new screening program.


Weighing in after breast cancer

Weighing in after breast cancer

Weight gain after breast cancer diagnosis is surprisingly common – and comes with a number of risks. Dr Carolyn Ee has some recommendations to help GPs and their patients.


Significant new findings on blood and breast cancers

Significant new findings on blood and breast cancers

Emerging news could have important implications for GPs and their patients.


International cancer survey highlights treatment shortcomings

International cancer survey highlights treatment shortcomings

Diagnosis delays and the management of ongoing side effects were labelled the main causes of inefficiency.


Compass: Pointing towards elimination of cervical cancer

Compass: Pointing towards elimination of cervical cancer

Dr Lara Roeske talks to newsGP about a large-scale trial to assess the new screening program and help make it even more effective.


Causal links established between obesity and 14 major diseases

Causal links established between obesity and 14 major diseases

The health issue has been associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.


Helping patients make informed decisions about prostate cancer

Helping patients make informed decisions about prostate cancer

GPs have a central role in facilitating informed decision making for prostate cancer patients’ treatment options, an expert says.


Cancer and inflammatory disease medicines receive $56 million boost

Cancer and inflammatory disease medicines receive $56 million boost

Four new medicines will be listed through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, helping patients fight aggressive cancers and inflammatory conditions.


Overcoming barriers to cervical screening: Self-collection

Overcoming barriers to cervical screening: Self-collection

As Australia works towards eliminating cervical cancer, Dr Lara Roeske re-emphasises a pathway that can help reach under or never-screened women.
 


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