Cancer Diagnosis in Primary Care Book

One quarter of UK deaths are from cancer, and the large majority of these tumours initially present to primary care. The aim of the book is to inform primary care clinicians about the way cancer presents to primary care, and how they can select patients for investigation. It includes chapters on screening, systemic symptoms (which may be present with a number of cancers), and the terms used in cancer epidemiology. A final section of 'case-studies' offers an important opportunity for teaching or self-assessment.Co-edited by an academic GP and a primary care methodologist, thus ensuring it is perfectly tailored to primary careMulti-contributor in nature, ensuring that the most up-to-date information on each cancer is accurately providedIncludes latest research findingsDiscusses reorganisation of cancer diagnosticsExplores changes in cancer screeningClarifies everyday diagnostic difficulties, lessening the chance of GPs missing a malignancyImproves appropriateness of patient careImproves risk management skillsGives 'spin free' facts in an accessible, easy writing styleAvoids unnecessary jargon Gives guidance on the NICE guidelinesCovers all of the major cancersCase studies included which can be used for CME/revalidationRead More