Survival improving via cancer screening – but participation low GPs are at the frontline to promote increased participation rates.
Australian foundation targets zero breast cancer deaths by 2030 The $100 million plan aims to determine why one in 10 women don’t survive beyond five years after diagnosis.
GPs have greater confidence in renewed cervical screening program But the self-collection pathway remains an area of uncertainty, according to new research.
Millions undergo unnecessary pelvic exams in US: Research But a local expert says standards are in place in Australia to ensure examinations only occur when clinically appropriate.
Almost 30,000 cancers over-diagnosed a year: Research But an expert says it is a ‘tricky balance’ between over-diagnosis and adequate detection of cancer.
Breast implants The Good GP discusses breast implants with Dr Anand Deva, Director of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University and co-director of the Surgical Infection Research Group. This episode examines the history of implants, frequency of procedures, risks, and the recommendations for patient follow-up.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme updates to start 2020 The safety net threshold has been lowered, while a new drug that provides a treatment option for patients with advanced breast cancer has been added.
Targeting disadvantage in smoking cessation A program being trialled in Adelaide will take a new approach to an old, intractable problem – high smoking rates in low socioeconomic areas.
Grieving daughter wants to improve detection of pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is hard to detect and lethal, with the number of cases expected to rise. What can be done?
Is it time for a lung cancer screening program in Australia? Cancer Australia is seeking answers about the possibility of implementing screening for the nation’s deadliest cancer.