The patient with cancer nearing the end of life may have a number of symptoms that can reduce quality of life, as discussed in this article by Rod MacLeod. By planning ahead with the patient and family, a combination of physical and psychological interventions can be initiated by the GP to alleviate some of these
In this column, dermatologist Amanda Oakley summarises the Quality Statements to Guide Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment in New Zealand, focusing on the statements relevant to those working in primary care
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so to continue our short series on radiology, here is an article about the latest digital mammography tool for breast cancer screening and diagnosis
To coincide with Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ’s Blue September, here is a case study that illustrates the use of radiology and radioligand therapy across a prostate cancer journey
World Head and Neck Cancer Day on 27 July is an opportunity to remind all healthcare providers to take part in education, early diagnosis and prevention of human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancer
GP Jonathan Bentley discusses two patients, each with a different level of breast cancer risk, who decide to use a new technology for breast cancer screening
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management