Cancer screening and cancer support services
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is working with primary healthcare professionals in our region to improve cancer screening rates, and to ensure that anyone diagnosed with cancer has access to the best possible care, regardless of where they live or where they have cancer treatment.
On this page:
Cancer screening
Cancer screening programs
General practices play an important role in increasing cancer screening rates, by promoting education and awareness within the community.
There are three national screening programs:
- National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
- BreastScreen Australia Program
- National Cervical Screening Program
Cancer screening resources
Cancer support
General practice plays an essential and evolving role in providing personalised cancer prevention and care by offering support, advocacy, holistic care, and health promotion.
Cancer support services
Support services available to support GPs and patients.
Support services available to support GPs and patients within priority groups.
Optimal Care Pathways for Cancer
Optimal Care Pathways (OCPs) are national guidelines that outline the best possible care for individuals with various types of cancer, covering the entire journey from diagnosis to survivorship or end-of-life care.
OCPs serve as a valuable resource for both clinicians managing cancer and patients themselves.
OCPs aim to:
- Provide healthcare professionals with a national approach to cancer care.
- Drive service improvements based on current best practice.
- Organise service delivery to achieve the best outcomes for people with cancer.
- Provide easy to understand patient information.
OCPs are not intended to be used as a substitute for detailed clinical practice guidelines.