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Elimination of deadly disease ‘on track’

Elimination of deadly disease ‘on track’

Australia is well placed to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035, but GPs can still do more, a women’s health expert has said.


When a dying patient went to a holistic healer, this GP picked up the pieces

When a dying patient went to a holistic healer, this GP picked up the pieces

Dr Genevieve Yates found one final way to help when her lonely patient returned.


Study paints clearer picture of cancer risk

Study paints clearer picture of cancer risk

A new study has reportedly identified nearly 100 genetic variants that increase the risk of breast cancer, but how useful will it be for GPs?


Vaccine helps close the gap for cervical cancer rates

Vaccine helps close the gap for cervical cancer rates

Research finds initial uptake of HPV vaccination among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents is over 80%.


 ‘We have to normalise it’: Boosting bowel cancer screening rates

‘We have to normalise it’: Boosting bowel cancer screening rates

Participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program remains low, but Professor Jon Emery believes GPs are instrumental to boosting numbers.


Exploring the issue of Roundup and cancer risk

Exploring the issue of Roundup and cancer risk

As the first Australian launches legal action against the makers of Roundup weedkiller, Dr Evelyn Lewin takes a closer look at the issue.


June issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available

June issue of Australian Journal of General Practice now available

The latest edition of the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal is available online.


Varied bowel cancer screening rates across socioeconomic areas

Varied bowel cancer screening rates across socioeconomic areas

Participation rates are lower – but positivity rates higher – for those living in the lowest socioeconomic areas, a new report shows.


Doctors and the effects of decision fatigue

Doctors and the effects of decision fatigue

Decision-making may deteriorate throughout the day and negatively impact cancer screening rates, new research has found.


Chemoprevention better than cure

Chemoprevention better than cure

A primary care-led approach is aiming to help GPs protect at-risk patients against certain types of cancer – in many cases before they develop.


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