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 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 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 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 The latest edition of the RACGP’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal is available online.
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 Decision-making may deteriorate throughout the day and negatively impact cancer screening rates, new research has found.
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.
Keeping up with cancer care The Chair of the RACGP Breast Medicine Specific Interests network is working hard to stay up to date with a rapidly advancing field.
No public funding for early breast cancer test: What should GPs know? An expert has cautioned GPs and patients to not be alarmed over the decision.