Southern GPs can refer patients for free colonoscopies thanks to a new charitable service, but Southern DHB is keen to rebuild GP confidence in its own referral process
Normally, cancers take about four to 11 years to grow, and 15–70 per cent of these primary cancers have floating cancer cells and micrometastases, both close to the primary cancer and at distant sites
New Zealanders with advanced breast cancer will be able to access palbociclib (marketed as Ibrance) from 1 April this year, which could stop or slow down the progression of their cancer
Letters inviting the first patient referrals for free colonoscopies will soon be on the way to all southern general practices, says Southland Charity Hospital chair Murray Pfiefer
Cancer Society medical director Chris Jackson welcomes the immunology drug pembrolizumab being registered this month for use in patients with specific cancer biomarkers
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