What do GPs and nurses think of a hypothetical blood test to detect multiple cancers early? An abstract from the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting provided an initial glimpse into their perspectives.
What is the most effective strategy to deliver lung cancer screening invitations? A population-based invitation approach was used in this study based in the UK to examine factors that affect participation and compare this approach to modelled targeted invitations.
As a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns many supportive care services for breast cancer survivors were closed or access was restricted through personal and/or environmental barriers.
Prevention practitioners may play an important role in cancer survivorship within primary care
Invitation methods for Indigenous New Zealand Māori in lung cancer screening Read More »
Prevention practitioners may play an important role in cancer survivorship within primary care
Massive growth in use of cervical self-collection screening
Massive growth in use of cervical self-collection screening Read More »
Are Australian GPs receptive to the implementation of risk-tailored cancer screening?
This new study is investigating the effectiveness of a multi-cancer early detection test in existing diagnostic pathways, as a potential solution to delays in cancer diagnosis.
Rural, regional, and remote cancer survivors often lack sufficient information to transition to their home life after treatment and discharge from a metropolitan hospital.
A new review in the Primary Health Care Research and Development journal explored factors contributing to late diagnoses
What causes delays in diagnosing blood cancers? A rapid review of the evidence Read More »
Cancer Australia has just released a report on the cancer research programs and programs in Australia between 2012 and 2020. In this time, almost 5000 research projects and programs ($2.1 billion total) were funded.
Cancer Australia has just released a report on the cancer research programs and programs in Australia between 2012 and 2020. In this time, almost 5000 research projects and programs ($2.1 billion total) were funded.
Cancer Research in Australia: Overview from 2012-2020 Read More »
Early detection of bladder cancer can be difficult in general practice settings. A systematic review explored the effectiveness of various diagnostic tools for improving early detection in bladder cancer.
How do GPs diagnose cancer when symptoms are unspecific? This Delphi study surveyed over 50 GPs from 20 European countries to narrow down the primary factors that affect GPs’ ability to make an early diagnosis of cancer.
This new Australian study has reviewed the Good Life-Cancer Survivorship Program. The program was designed to help survivors manage their health and wellbeing in the community health setting.
Nikki Davis speaks with Dr Gemma Skaczkowski, a Research Fellow from the University of South Australia, about what constitutes patient involvement in research
Research Round-up — January 2023 with Dr Gemma Skaczkowski and Guest Host Nikki Davis Read More »
Dr Kristi Milley speaks with Associate Professor Dani Margalit and Dr Rebecca Venchiarutti about head and neck cancer.
