
Watch recorded webinar: The role of the GP in improving cancer outcomes and achieving equity in cancer care
Hosted by the Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University in partnership with Cancer Australia and PC4 (The Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials group). Recorded on 2 September 2024

A scoping review of unexpected weight loss and cancer: risk guidelines and recommendations for follow-up in primary care.
Unexpected weight loss (UWL) is a common symptom that can be associated with undiagnosed cancer, yet there is a lack of consistency in clinical guidelines for its assessment in primary care settings. A scoping review aimed to synthesise evidence on the link between UWL and cancer, and to evaluate existing guidelines and recommendations for managing patients presenting with this symptom.

Predictive value of abnormal blood tests for detecting cancer in primary care patients with nonspecific abdominal symptoms: A population-based cohort study of 477,870 patients in England
Identifying cancer in patients presenting with nonspecific abdominal symptoms is often difficult, but incorporating abnormal blood test results can significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy

Towards precision cancer medicine for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer health equity a narrative review
Delivering cancer control at scale for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a national priority.

Trends in primary care blood tests prior to lung and colorectal cancer diagnosis—A retrospective cohort study using linked Australian data
This cohort study investigated the potential for early diagnosis of lung cancer (LC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) through the analysis of blood test abnormalities.

Barriers and facilitators to adherence to Optimal Care Pathways for diagnosis and treatment of cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This study aimed to assess the barriers and facilitators to quality cancer care for Aboriginal people in Australia, considering the standards prescribed by the Optimal Care Pathways (OCP).