Cancer Council Australia has compiled a directory of cancer resources to support GPs and other health professionals.
Developed by Cancer Council's General Practice Committee, the directory provides a single point of access to state, territory and national cancer resources.
We welcome ideas on new resources to add to the directory. Please email your suggestions to info@cancer.org.au.
Primary care resource directory
Advice about familial aspects of breast cancer and epithelial ovarian cancer: a guide for health professionals
National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC).
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Cancer Council Helpline
Free, confidential telephone information and support service run by Cancer Councils in each state and territory.
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Cancer in Australia: an update for general practitioners
Brian McAvoy, 2005. Review article from Australian Family Physician.
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Clinical practice guidelines for the psychosocial care of adults with cancer: a summary guide for health professionals
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) and National Cancer Control Initiative (NCCI) 2005.
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Clinical practice guidelines
Australian Cancer Network and National Health and Medical Research Council.
These guidelines cover a range of cancers such as skin, prostate, breast and lung cancer.
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General practitioners and cancer control
Brian McAvoy 2007, Medical Journal of Australia
Explores the role of the GP in relation to early diagnosis and referral, follow-up and survivorship, and the GPs increasing role in cancer policy and research.
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Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice. Red Book 6th edition
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
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The investigation of a new breast symptom: a guide for general practitioners
National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC).
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Lifestyle Prescriptions
Many cancers can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. Lifestyle Prescriptions (or Lifescripts) provides general practice tools to assist patients to make healthier lifestyle choices.
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Melanoma and other skin cancers: a guide for medical practitioners
Cancer Council NSW.
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National Bowel Screening Program - the role of general practice
A video for General Practitioners explaining the important role of GPs in promoting the National Bowel Cancer Screening program to their clients.
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Recommendations for screening and surveillance for specific cancers: Guidelines for general practitioners
Cancer Council and Western Australian Clinical Oncology Group.
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Smoking cessation: Quitline 131 848
Smoking cessation guidelines and resources are available from the Health Professional page on the Quitnow website.
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Melanoma and other skin cancers: a guide for medical practitioners
Cancer Council Western Australia.
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