Educate your Patients about Lymphoedema
A known potential side effect of cancer treatment, Lymphoedema is a permanent swelling that occurs due to a disruption or deficiency of the lymphatic system. There is a general lack of awareness of the condition in the community, and many people treated for cancer are unaware that they are at risk of developing Lymphoedema. The […]
National Cervical Screening Program Clinical Guidelines: Important Changes for Women at Intermediate Risk
In light of new evidence, changes to the NCSP’s Guidelines for the clinical management of women at intermediate risk came into effect on 1 February. This follows the Cancer Council Australia Clinical Guidelines review of national data from the renewed program. A review shows that women at i whose follow-up test is human papillomavirus (HPV) […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Provides Timely Reminder of the Importance of Screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer, screening and early detection. BreastScreen NSW is encouraging women aged 50 to 74 to make their health a priority and book a free life-saving mammogram. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Australian women and will affect 1 in 7 women […]
Cervical Screening Rates in Western Sydney
GPs and health care providers are being urged to increase cervical screening in their areas where possible. Western Sydney has one of the lowest screening rates in Australia and has been identified as having the lowest two and five-year rates in NSW, at just 50% and 75% respectively. The low uptake in screening has resulted […]