Cancer Council has compiled a list of cancer resources to support GPs and other health professionals.
The directory provides a single point of access to a range of state, territory and national cancer resources.
We welcome ideas on new resources to add to the suite. Please email your suggestions to info@cancer.org.au.
Cancer Council Resources
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Clinical practice guidelines bring together the best available evidence to inform recommendations for the prevention and diagnosis of disease and treatment for the care of patients.
Informed financial consent
The Standard for Informed Financial Consent guides health professionals and practices to discuss the risks and benefits of treatment to include cost.
Warning signs of cancer in children
A list of warning signs for cancer in children
Inequalities in cancer outcomes
Inequalities in cancer outcomes by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status and socioeconomic factors
Caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Resources for health professionals caring for Indigenous individuals.
Online learning
Online health modules to help keep you up to date on cancer research
Australian Cancer Atlas
Patterns of cancer diagnosis and survival across Australia
Cancer Forum
Published March, July, and November from 2000-2017, Cancer Forum is a journal for multidisciplinary health professionals working in cancer.
Diverse Languages and Cultures
Health practitioners play an essential role in tackling these challenges, advocating for their patients and striving for equality of care.
State and Territory Resources
For information about Cancer Council Tasmanian services and referral information go to the Health Professionals page.
Further resources
HPV vaccine - Information for GPs and other health professionals
NACCHO (The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation)
The national leadership body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia.
Smoking cessation: Quitline 13 7848
Smoking cessation guidelines and resources are available from the Health Professional page on the Quit website.
Supporting smoking cessation: a guide for health professionals
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)