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People with cancer not making advance care plans with their GP

People with cancer not making advance care plans with their GP

A new survey suggests less than 3% discuss end-of-life care with their doctor.


PBS to provide access to life-saving MS and cancer medicines

PBS to provide access to life-saving MS and cancer medicines

New medicines for multiple sclerosis and various cancers will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 November.


Cancer during COVID: Clinical implications and the GP’s role

Cancer during COVID: Clinical implications and the GP’s role

From screening and treatment options, to patient support and end-of-life conversations, GPs are integral.


Breast cancer awareness should not stop for a pandemic

Breast cancer awareness should not stop for a pandemic

With falling screening rates and concerns of a wave of post-COVID diagnoses, further preventive health incentives have been put in place.


Breast cancer screening and COVID: GPs’ role

Breast cancer screening and COVID: GPs’ role

Dr Alia Kaderbhai, Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Breast Medicine network, discusses breast cancer screening and treatment during the pandemic.


GPs central to boosting cancer screening participation

GPs central to boosting cancer screening participation

But Dr Lara Roeske, a cervical cancer screening expert, says there needs to be a ‘whole of practice approach’.


Data shows concerning drop in women’s health checks

Data shows concerning drop in women’s health checks

To help raise awareness about important health checks, the RACGP has partnered with Jean Hailes for Women’s Health Week.


Study links popular hypertension drug to increased skin cancer risk

Study links popular hypertension drug to increased skin cancer risk

But experts have warned against abruptly stopping their medication as a result.


New blood test detects cancer four years before conventional diagnosis

New blood test detects cancer four years before conventional diagnosis

The test detects stomach, oesophageal, colorectal, lung and liver cancer.


Another reason to vaccinate boys and young men against HPV

Another reason to vaccinate boys and young men against HPV

New research has found a causal link between HPV and prostate cancer development.


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