Call for ‘soft launch’ of lung cancer screening program The RACGP’s call comes ahead of a new national program, with a ‘slow build-up of screening’ urged to mitigate extra GP workload.
Two Australians diagnosed with mesothelioma each day: AIHW While symptoms of the deadly disease can take decades to present, GPs need to be aware of full occupational history, an expert says.
High burden of skin cancer continues to rise Around two in three Australians will develop skin cancers in their lifetime − and that rate is steadily increasing according to fresh research.
‘Disturbing’ rise in young-onset gastrointestinal cancers Local and international experts are worried about the rising numbers of young people under 50 being diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers.
Should patients with only gastrointestinal symptoms be tested for COVID-19? Experts differ on whether patients displaying only these symptoms should be tested, despite a small – but growing – number of people returning positive samples.
Treating occupational cancers in general practice Even in the face of greater awareness of preventive measures, Australia’s rates of occupational cancers have not declined.