More young people are beating childhood cancers Young Australians diagnosed with cancer have a better chance than ever of beating the disease, according to a new report.
Study finds new screening program to almost halve cervical cancer in Australia Australia’s new National Cervical Screening Program will almost halve rates of cervical cancer by 2035, a new study predicts.
Latest figures for HPV vaccine show increased levels of coverage Australia’s human papillomavirus vaccination programs have seen the rates of fully immunised girls and boys continue to improve across the country, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Further delays to full screening registers for cervical cancer and bowel cancer The Department of Health has told newsGP that national screening registers for cervical cancer and bowel cancer are experiencing further delays to allow so-called system ‘bedding in’ issues to be addressed.
Working towards a world free of cervical cancer Modern healthcare tools mean the world can be rid of cervical cancer in coming decades, but it will require a united effort from governments and international stakeholders, public health physician Associate Professor Julia Brotherton told newsGP.
Modifying cancer risk through diet Diet represents an increasingly significant risk factor for a variety of cancers, but it is a risk that patients can modify with help from their GPs.
Key updates to colorectal cancer clinical practice guidelines There are three important changes for GPs and their patients in the updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.
GP suggests caution for new cancer detection blood test A new blood test may offer the possibility of early cancer detection in primary care – although it is still too early to be certain.
New test kit available for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program The Department of Health has introduced a new test kit as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Almost 40% of Australian cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle changes New research showing almost 40% of Australian cancer deaths could be avoided with lifestyle changes helps to underline the importance of preventive healthcare.