University of Melbourne Cancer in Primary Care
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Our mission is to conduct impactful team-led primary care cancer research for the community, led by @ProfJonEmery @UniMelb @UMCCR
VCCC, Victoria, Australia
Joined February 2023
RT @DrMeenaRafiq: 🩸 🩸Common blood test abnormalities are early signals of cancer 🦠 in some individuals with non-specific abdominal symptoms….
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RT @DrMeenaRafiq: 🚨 Are you an NHS GP? If so we need your help. Please spend 5 minutes completing this short survey on Sarcoma care. This….
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RT @DrMeenaRafiq: In the UK there has been a 44% increase in the number of patients per GP. These numbers are worse in more deprived areas.….
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Submit your cancer in primary care research to #CaPRI2025! See you in Manchester!.
Delighted to announce that abstract submissions for #CaPRI2025 are now open!. We would love to see you in #Manchester next year and hear about the latest #PrimaryCare #cancer #research . @CRUKresearch @CRUK_Policy @CaPRINetwork @PC4TG @sapcacuk @NIHRSPCR @macmillancancer.
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This year’s theme for the family medicine conference Asia Pacific (WONCA) is “The art and science of Family Medicine” .We work towards more equitable access to early cancer diagnosis in primary care. #woncaapr2024 @drdaniellemartin
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📣 Today is #WorldHepatitisDay. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent serious health complications. Our IC3 trial aims to enhance early liver surveillance in primary care. Learn more: au/ic3-trial/ic3-trial-participants/.
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Want to learn more?.Watch the 1-minute video: Listen to the podcast: Read the research: Well done @DrMeenaRafiq 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.
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It’s #sarcomaawarenessmonth! The most common symptoms of sarcoma are bone pain or a soft tissue lump. We have developed a guide for GPs to help know which patients with these symptoms need to be investigated. Learn more with @DrMeenaRafiq and @VCCCAlliance
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RT @BJGPjournal: BJGPLife: Episode 173 – Sarcoma: diagnosing this rare type of bone cancer in general practice.http….
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RT @DrMeenaRafiq: It’s sarcoma awareness month! This months @BJGPjournal podcast features me talking about work done with @UMCPC_official a….
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Experience the future of Family Medicine at #WONCA APR Conference 2024. This global conference unites experts, healthcare practitioners, and researchers for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of primary care. Find out more using the link below 👇🏼.
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Our latest publication provides a comprehensive look at the diagnosis process in primary care. Congratulations to Dr @Brent_Venning & Prof @ProfJonEmery Read this insightful article using the link below #GeneralPractice.
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📣 Dr Stephen Bradley and colleagues including our own Dr Meena Rafiq argue that plans to involve community pharmacies in diagnosing cancer are unlikely to transform cancer detection in primary care in this recent publication .#CancerDetection #PrimaryCare.
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“We need our own Australian trials to tailor our breast cancer screening program”. The Rosa Project proposed a Roadmap to optimise breast screening in Australia. Our team is working in the next targeted breast cancer screening trial. Stay tuned! #Robin.
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Lung cancer is yet another disease where inequities are evident. Prof. Nicole Rankin discussing the implementation of the lung cancer screening program next year. @nicole_rankin8n #predictsymposium
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That’s a wrap! Thanks to the team @CRUKresearch @CRUKHCPs for organising a wonderful conference! See you next year 📆 #CRUKEDConference24
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RT @PradeepVirdee: @DrMeenaRafiq on the potential for timelier diagnosis by utilising important patient data, including symptoms, blood tes….
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Patients with as-yet-undetected cancer start using GP healthcare more several months before cancer diagnosis and blood tests may help to diagnose them earlier. @DrMeenaRafiq presents work from UK and Australia @CRUKHCPs #CRUKEDConference24 @UCL_BSH @VCCCAlliance
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