Differentiating between aggressive and indolent prostate cancers Researchers in cancer neurobiology have found a new biomarker that may help differentiate between aggressive and indolent prostate cancers.
‘Patients don’t need to fear asthma’: Major update to asthma handbook The National Asthma Council has launched a comprehensive update to its guidelines for diagnosis and management of the disease in primary care.
Cancer Council calls on GPs The Cancer Council is asking for GP support for what it calls ‘the biggest campaign ever run in Australia to promote bowel cancer screening’.
Four ‘breakthrough’ cancer drugs added to the PBS Almost 2000 people with leukaemia, advanced kidney cancer, bladder cancer and liver cancer will have affordable access to new treatment options.
Updated position statement on ovarian cancer Cancer Australia CEO Dr Helen Zorbas talks to newsGP about what GPs need to know on testing for ovarian cancer in asymptomatic women.
Cervical cancer could be all but eliminated in 80 years: Lancet study Cervical cancer could be eliminated by 2100 if the world rapidly moves to introduce HPV vaccines and screening, according to a new study.
Australia reclaims unwanted melanoma title Australia has overtaken New Zealand as the country with the highest rates of invasive melanoma in the world, new research has revealed.
Community-led solutions vital in addressing youth suicide Politicians have responded to a coronial inquest into suicides of 13 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander youths in WA over a four-year period.
Undisclosed pharmaceutical payments ‘a cause for concern’ A drop in disclosures related to pharmaceutical company payments to the Australian healthcare sector has prompted calls for more transparency.
Fighting lung cancer deaths with earlier diagnosis Professor Jon Emery and his CHEST Australia research team want to reduce lung cancer death with a general practice intervention.