The Cancer Institute NSW has provided the November update for primary healthcare providers.
NEW! Primary Care Cancer Control Quality Improvement Toolkit
This easy-to-follow Cancer Control Quality Improvement Toolkit is specifically developed for primary care providers to improve patient participation in cancer screening and positive prevention behaviours. Access the toolkit
National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week 7 to 13 November
Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 years of age are invited to have a cervical screening test every five years through their healthcare provider. Find out about Cervical Cancer Awareness Week and how you can encourage your patients to screen.
Why cervical screening is important for women who have experienced genital mutilation
Women who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM) have higher levels of cervical cancer. Barriers and opportunities are afforded by the new guidelines around self-collection. Learn about providing care to women who have undergone FGM.
“Shisha No Thanks” online training module
As a primary care provider, you may have patients or clients, particularly from Arabic speaking or other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, who smoke shisha. Learn how to approach conversations with patients about shisha smoking via this short online training module.
New skin cancer prevention campaign launching in November
The Cancer Institute NSW will launch a new state-wide skin cancer prevention campaign from mid-November to motivate young people to protect their skin from harmful UV radiation. Learn more about the campaign.
How to talk to your patients about the link between alcohol and cancer
When it comes to cancer, there is no safe level of alcohol. Speaking with your patients who drink alcohol and tailoring health information for them can have other benefits including better mental health and overall wellbeing. Find information to support discussions about reducing alcohol intake.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed annually in November and the Cancer Institute NSW has led a study population-based linkage study on country of birth and non-small cell lung cancer incidence, treatment and outcomes in NSW. Read more about the study.