�On Daffodil Day, 22 August, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) called for early detection of cancer to improve the patient's probability of successful treatment. Daffodil Day is an enterprisingness of The Cancer Council Australia and reminds us of the importance of raising crab awareness.
"Cancer affects a large number of Australians, with an estimated 106,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed each class. And with 1 in 2 workforce and 1 in 3 women diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85, the chances are high that most of us know someone world Health Organization has been affected by this disease," said Dr Vasantha Preetham, RACGP President.
"GPs encompass the full spectrum of cancer guardianship including bar, screening, diagnosis, referral, reexamination and providing psychosocial supporting to patients and their support partners.
"Catching malignant neoplastic disease early significantly improves patient outcomes and survival rates. By increasing their apprehension of the latest crab screening methods, GPs potty make a real departure to improving the rates of early detection and to delivery lives.
"The best way you canful protect yourself is to get to know your own body, be informed and take regular health checks. If you posting any unusual changes, such as a lump in your breast or a spot ontogenesis on your skin, determine your dr. without delay.
"Some cancers could be prevented by making positive lifestyle changes such as giving up smoking, protecting yourself in the sun, aiming for a respectable body system of weights, being physically active, choosing a balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables and avoiding alcohol.
"People with an increased cancer risk due to fellowship history or their life-style, should verbalise to their GP about potential risks. Your GP is the best position to jump with getting the right-hand advice and screening tests; it's never too early to talk to your GP!
"There is evidence that some cancers ar more usual in less well off parts of our community. Aboriginal women, older women and women living in low socioeconomic areas sustain a higher incidence of cervical cancer for deterrent example. Studies have also shown that low income and less enlightened patients ar less likely to be screened and more probable to be diagnosed with late leg colorectal crab.
"All people in Australia deserve approach to the best malignant neoplastic disease screening and treatment, whether they live in removed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, if they are living in immigration detention or in prison or if they ar homeless. General practitioners play a florida key role in extending genus Cancer care to disadvantaged patients with complex needs," said Dr Vasantha Preetham.
For more info visit hypertext transfer protocol://www.crab.org.au or http://www.daffodilday.com.au
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is responsible for maintaining standards for lineament clinical pattern, education and training, and research in Australian general practice. The RACGP has the largest general practician membership of any medical organisation in Australia and represents the majority of Australia's general practitioners.
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