‘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.
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.
Research and statistics on early diagnosis mark World Cancer Day GPs are told to consider laryngeal cancer in cases of persistent sore throat, while Cancer Australia has released new colorectal cancer statistics.
Better cancer survival rates with national screening programs: AIHW A new AIHW reports reveals that people with breast, cervical and bowel cancers detected through national screening programs have better survival outcomes than those diagnosed but not screened.
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.
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.