Cancer Surveillance & Survivorship in Primary Care - Free Live Masterclass

 

Cancer Surveillance & Survivorship in Primary Care Live Masterclass

Hosted by United Clinical

Primary care cancer screening and surveillance practices are rapidly evolving in Australia. Join Prof Jon Emery and A/Prof Ralph Audehm for an update on cancer surveillance, survivorship and the proactive role of general practice. This free, live masterclass will focus on Prostate, Bowel and early detection of Lung Cancer

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MONDAY, MARCH 6TH, 2023

7:00PM - 8:30PM (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS)

6:30PM - 8:00PM (SA)

6:00PM - 7:30PM (QLD)

5:30PM - 7:00PM (NT)

4:00PM - 5.30PM (WA)

Australian Cancer Atlas update highlights geographical disparities

 A recent Hospital & Healthcare article discusses a recent update to the Australian Cancer Atlas, an interactive online resource helping researchers, members of the community, medical professionals and policymakers understand how Australia’s cancer burden varies across geographical areas.

The recent update means the resource now includes latest national data on how cancer diagnosis and excess death rates vary by geographical area across Australia. The Atlas enables users to easily visualise these variations, offering critical insight into how the patterns of cancer and outcomes in Australia vary depending on where people live, which can be used to drive research priorities and policies going forward. This gives health agencies and policymakers a better understanding of geographic disparities and health requirements across the country.

The Atlas is a collaborative project between Cancer Council Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

Read the full Hospital & Healthcare article here and view the Atlas here.

                                                             image source: atlas.cancer.org.au

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The aim to raise awareness about lung cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths in Australia according to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data.

Source: Cancer Council

The Cancer Councils Making Smoking History Manager says that 90% of lung cancer cases in men are directly related to smoking and 65% of case in women. There are thousands of compounds in cigarettes including many known carcinogens from various chemical classes. See the Cancer Council's site for more information.

Symptoms of lung cancer include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, coughing or spitting up blood, a persistent cough. recurring bronchitis or pneumonia, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss and fatigue. Visit your health professional if you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Early diagnosis increases the success rate treatment.

If you want to quit smoking and need help call the Cancer Council's Quitline on 137848 or visit makesmokinghistory.org.au