eMJA: Articles on Oncology

eMJA The Medical Journal of Australia

Articles on Oncology

244 articles

Australian oncologists' self-reported knowledge and attitudes regarding non-traditional therapies used by cancer patient [Research] Sallie Newell and Rob W Sanson-Fisher eMJA rapid publication
Can prior vaccinations against certain infections confer protection against developing melanoma? [Editorials] John M Grange, Bernd Krone, Klaus F Kölmel and Giuseppe Mastrangelo Med J Aust 2009; 191 (9): 478-479.
Initial impact of Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program [Research] Sumitra S Ananda, Stephen J McLaughlin, Frank Chen, Ian P Hayes, Andrew A Hunter, Iain J Skinner, Malcolm C A Steel, Ian T Jones, Ian A Hastie, Nicholas A Rieger, Susan Shedda, Daniel J Compston and Peter Gibbs Med J Aust 2009; 191 (7): 378-381.
A pilot study of trimodality breast imaging surveillance in young women at high risk of breast cancer in Western Austral [Health Care] Christobel M Saunders, Gudrun Peters, Glenys Longman, Jacqueline Thomson, Donna Taylor, Jianmin Hua, Michelle Bennett, Elizabeth Wylie, Jack Goldblatt, Arlene Chan and James Anderson Med J Aust 2009; 191 (6): 330-333.
Adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus: incidence and survival rates in New South Wales, 1972–2005 [Research] Efty P Stavrou, Heather J McElroy, Deborah F Baker, Garett Smith and James F Bishop Med J Aust 2009; 191 (6): 310-314.
Anxiety and depression among long-term survivors of cancer in Australia: results of a population-based survey [Letters] Jeremy W Couper, Anthony W Love, Annabel C Pollard and Sidney Bloch || Allison W Boyes, Afaf Girgis, Alison C Zucca and Christophe Lecathelinais Med J Aust 2009; 191 (5): 294-295.
A case study evaluation of ethics review systems for multicentre clinical trials [Research Enterprise] Sian C Hicks, Rebecca E James, Nicole Wong, Niall C Tebbutt and Kate Wilson, on behalf of the Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group Med J Aust 2009; 191 (5): 280-282.
Three synchronous tumours identified by FDG-PET/CT [Snapshot] Paul M Leong, Michael Lin and Allan R Fowler Med J Aust 2009; 191 (5): 275.
Screening for prostate cancer: explaining new trial results and their implications to patients [Viewpoint] Alexandra L Barratt and Martin R Stockler Med J Aust 2009; 191 (4): 226-229.
Second opinions in oncology: the experiences of patients attending the Sydney Cancer Centre [Research] Martin H N Tattersall, Rachel F Dear, Jesse Jansen, Heather L Shepherd, Rhonda J Devine, Lisa G Horvath and Michael L Boyer Med J Aust 2009; 191 (4): 209-212.
Evidence-based uncertainty: recent trial results on prostate-specific antigen testing and prostate cancer mortality [Editorials] David P Smith, Emily Banks, Mark S Clements, Robert A Gardiner and Bruce K Armstrong Med J Aust 2009; 191 (4): 199-200.
Hand–foot syndrome after treatment with docetaxel [Snapshot] Chitra Sivaramamoorthy, Eddy S Thientosapol and Martin H Tattersall Med J Aust 2009; 191 (1): 40.
New treatments and outcomes in peritoneal carcinomatosis [Editorials] Terence C Chua, Winston Liauw and David L Morris Med J Aust 2009; 191 (1): 3-4.
Telemedicine across the ages [Letters] Sabe S Sabesan, Pieter Nel and Suresh C Varma Med J Aust 2009; 190 (12): 719.
Primary osteosarcoma of the sternum after coronary artery bypass grafting [Letters] Laurence Weinberg and Joseph Mathew Med J Aust 2009; 190 (11): 649.
Hysterectomy in a phenotypic male with advanced gonadal malignancy and intersex [Notable Cases] Jim L Parker, Deborah L Ekman and Lawrence J Hayden Med J Aust 2009; 190 (11): 644-646.
Disorders of sex development: current understanding and continuing controversy [Editorials] Garry L Warne and Jacqueline K Hewitt Med J Aust 2009; 190 (11): 612-613.
Breast cancer screening: emerging role of new imaging techniques as adjuncts to mammography [Clinical Update] Nehmat Houssami, Sarah J Lord and Stefano Ciatto Med J Aust 2009; 190 (9): 493-497.
What changes are needed to the current direction and interpretation of clinical cancer research to meet the needs of t [Letters] Maher K Gandhi || Ian N Olver and Ian E Haines Med J Aust 2009; 190 (8): 461.
Tonsillar swelling: always a simple diagnosis? [Snapshot] Matteo Alicandri-Ciufelli, Gabriele Molteni, Domenico Villari, Francesco Mattioli and Livio Presutti Med J Aust 2009; 190 (8): 457.
Is symptom burden a predictor of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer about to commence chemotherapy? [Supplement] Sibilah J Breen, Carl M Baravelli, Penelope E Schofield, Michael Jefford, Patsy M Yates and Sanchia K Aranda Med J Aust 2009; 190 (7): S99-S104.
Making sense of differing bowel cancer screening guidelines [Editorials] Hooi C Ee and John K Olynyk Med J Aust 2009; 190 (7): 348-349.
Can tuberculosis mimic cancer? [Letters] Riad O El Fakih, Bassem M Chehab, Rami A Mortada and Maha Assi Med J Aust 2009; 190 (6): 340-341.
Alan John Ferrier [Obituary] Robert M Ford, Keith G Hartman and Jonathan R Stretch Med J Aust 2009; 190 (5): 264.
Decrease in breast cancer incidence following a rapid fall in use of hormone replacement therapy in Australia [Letters] Graham G Giles, Richard Bell, Helen Farrugia and Vicky Thursfield || Karen Canfell, Emily Banks, Mark Clements, Yoon J Kang and Valerie Beral Med J Aust 2009; 190 (3): 164-165.
Haemopoietic stem cell transplantation for children in Australia and New Zealand, 1998–2006: a report on behalf [Health Care] Andrew S Moore, Peter J Shaw, Andrew R Hallahan, Tina L Carter, Tatjana Kilo, Ian Nivison-Smith, Tracey A O’Brien, Heather Tapp, Lochie Teague, Shaun R Wilson and Karin Tiedemann Med J Aust 2009; 190 (3): 121-125.
Vitamin D deficiency in Sydney skin cancer patients [Letters] Anna-Marie McCombie, Rebecca S Mason and Diona L Damian Med J Aust 2009; 190 (2): 102.
What changes are needed to the current direction and interpretation of clinical cancer research to meet the needs of t [For Debate] Ian N Olver and Ian E Haines Med J Aust 2009; 190 (2): 74-77.
Pattern of childhood malignant tumours in a teaching hospital in south-western Nigeria [Research] Ayodeji O J Agboola, Folashade A Adekanmbi, Adewale A Musa, Adetoun S Sotimehin, Anotu M Deji-Agboola, Aderibigbe M O Shonubi, Temitope Y Oyebadejo and Adekunbi A F Banjo Med J Aust 2009; 190 (1): 12-14.
Thirty-year follow-up at pneumonectomy of a 58-year-old survivor of disseminated osteosarcoma [True Stories] George A Jelinek and Ruth H Gawler Med J Aust 2008; 189 (11/12): 663-665.
Perceived difficulties in consulting with patients and families: a survey of Australian cancer specialists [Doctors and Patients] Aneta Dimoska, Afaf Girgis, Vibeke Hansen, Phyllis N Butow and Martin H N Tattersall Med J Aust 2008; 189 (11/12): 612-615.
Long-term survival following chemoradiation for inoperable non-small cell lung cancer [Research] Nikki M Plumridge, Michael J Millward, Danny Rischin, Michael P MacManus, Andrew Wirth, Michael Michael, Kally Yuen and David L Ball Med J Aust 2008; 189 (10): 557-559.
Stories of cancer survival [Book Review] Dawn Hooper and Mark Tweeddale Med J Aust 2008; 189 (9): 494.
Prostate cancer and prostate-specific antigen testing in New South Wales [Research] David P Smith, Rajah Supramaniam, Villis R Marshall and Bruce K Armstrong Med J Aust 2008; 189 (6): 315-318.
Knowledge and attitudes of men about prostate cancer [Research] Diane E Arnold-Reed, Dana A Hince, Max K Bulsara, Hanh Ngo, Michael Eaton, Alan R Wright, Frank R Jones, Walter Kaczmarczyk, Andreas G Marangou and Thomas D Brett Med J Aust 2008; 189 (6): 312-314.
Colorectal cancer screening: ensuring benefits outweigh the risks [Letters] Suzanne Kosmider, Kathryn M Field, Finlay A Macrae and Peter Gibbs Med J Aust 2008; 189 (4): 233-234.
Cancer adds further urgency to prioritising obesity control [Editorials] Ian N Olver and Paul B Grogan Med J Aust 2008; 189 (4): 191-192.
The newsworthiness of cancer in Australian television news [Medicine and the Media] Ross MacKenzie, Simon Chapman, Natalie Johnson, Kevin McGeechan and Simon Holding Med J Aust 2008; 189 (3): 155-158.
Timely cancer diagnosis and management as a chronic condition: opportunities for primary care [Chronic Disease — for Debate] Moyez Jiwa, Christobel M Saunders, Sandra C Thompson, Lorna K Rosenwax, Scott Sargant, Eric L Khong, Georgia K B Halkett, Gloria Sutherland, Hooi C Ee, Tanya L Packer, Gareth Merriman and Hayley R Arnet Med J Aust 2008; 189 (2): 78-82.
Cancer care: what role for the general practitioner? [Editorials] David P Weller and Mark F Harris Med J Aust 2008; 189 (2): 59-60.
The changing landscape for cervical screening [Editorials] Annabelle Farnsworth Med J Aust 2008; 189 (1): 6-7.
Decrease in breast cancer incidence following a rapid fall in use of hormone replacement therapy in Australia [Research] Karen Canfell, Emily Banks, Aye M Moa and Valerie Beral Med J Aust 2008; 188 (11): 641-644.
Cancer care for Indigenous Australians [The Great Divide — Editorial] John D Boffa Med J Aust 2008; 188 (10): 560-561.
Advanced cancer care [Book Review] Raymond M Lowenthal Med J Aust 2008; 188 (8): 468.
Medicolegal implications of a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care: consensus recommendations from a national works [Medicine and the Law] Alison C Evans, Helen M Zorbas, Megan A Keaney, Mark A Sidhom, Holly E Goodwin and Janice C Peterson Med J Aust 2008; 188 (7): 401-404.
National Breast Cancer Audit: the use of multidisciplinary care teams by breast surgeons in Australia and New Zealand [Research] Claire J Marsh, Margaret Boult, Jim X Wang, Guy J Maddern, David M Roder and James Kollias Med J Aust 2008; 188 (7): 385-388.
Colorectal cancer screening: ensuring benefits outweigh the risks [Editorials] Emma L Rosenfeld and Anne E Duggan Med J Aust 2008; 188 (4): 196-197.
Risk of suicide in cancer patients in Western Australia, 1981–2002 [Research] Nigel R C Dormer, Kieran A McCaul and Linda J Kristjanson Med J Aust 2008; 188 (3): 140-143.
Fighting for your health [Book Review] Rob Roseby Med J Aust 2008; 188 (1): 57.
A professional kitesurfer with multiple liver lesions [Diagnostic Dilemmas] Stefan Buchholz and George Rudan Med J Aust 2007; 187 (10): 590-591.
Clinical experience of the first digital mammographic unit in Australia in its first year of use [Health Care] Emma Pun, W F Eddie Lau, Robin Cassumbhoy, Anthony J Taranto and Alexander G Pitman Med J Aust 2007; 187 (10): 576-579.
The management of primary cutaneous melanoma in Victoria in 1996 and 2000 [Research] John W Kelly, Michael A Henderson, Vicky J Thursfield, John Slavin, Jill Ainslie and Graham G Giles Med J Aust 2007; 187 (9): 511-514.
The media and prostate cancer screening [Editorials] Suzanne K Steginga and Robert (aka Frank) A Gardiner Med J Aust 2007; 187 (9): 501-502.
Clinical practice guidelines for communicating prognosis and end-of-life issues with adults in the advanced stages of a [Letters] Mark T Clayer || Josephine M Clayton, Karen M Hancock, Phyllis N Butow, Martin H N Tattersall and David C Currow Med J Aust 2007; 187 (8): 478.
Apparent spontaneous complete regression of a multifocal malignant mesothelioma of the pleura [Notable Cases] Roger K A Allen Med J Aust 2007; 187 (7): 413-415.
Von Meyenberg complexes simulating diffuse liver metastasis in rectal carcinoma [Snapshot] Bassem M Chehab and Shaker R Dakhil Med J Aust 2007; 187 (5): 305.
Outcomes after 10 years of a community-based flexible sigmoidoscopy screening program for colorectal carcinoma [Research] Charlie H Viiala and John K Olynyk Med J Aust 2007; 187 (5): 274-277.
Comparing survival outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer treated in public and private hospitals [Letters] Niall C Tebbutt || Suzanne Kosmider, Ian T Jones, Ian P Hayes and Peter Gibbs || Cameron Platell, Melinda Morris and Barry Iacopetta Med J Aust 2007; 187 (4): 250-251.
Colonoscopy capacity in selected New South Wales hospitals [Letters] Shelanah A Fernando, Anne E Duggan, Owen F Dent and Maeve C Eikli Med J Aust 2007; 187 (4): 249-250.
Diagnosing skin cancer in primary care: how do mainstream general practitioners compare with primary care skin cancer cl [Research] Philippa H Youl, Peter D Baade, Monika Janda, Christopher B Del Mar, David C Whiteman and Joanne F Aitken Med J Aust 2007; 187 (4): 215-220.
“There will be no more!”: the legacy of the Toowong breast cancer cluster [Occupational Health] Bernard W Stewart Med J Aust 2007; 187 (3): 178-180.
General practitioners and cancer control [General Practice Special Interests &mdas] Brian R McAvoy Med J Aust 2007; 187 (2): 115-117.
Challenges in cancer control in Australia [Editorials] Ian N Olver Med J Aust 2007; 186 (11): 556-557.
Cancer screening in Queensland men [Research] Philippe Carrière, Peter Baade, Beth Newman, Joanne Aitken and Monika Janda Med J Aust 2007; 186 (8): 404-407.
Sézary syndrome and otitis externa [Snapshot] David R Waterhouse, Subhaschandra Shetty, Jeremy S Gathercole and Christopher J Seeley Med J Aust 2007; 186 (7): 367.
Concordance with national guidelines for colorectal cancer care in New South Wales: a population-based patterns of care [Colorectal Cancer — Research] Jane M Young, David C Leong, Katie Armstrong, Dianne O’Connell, Bruce K Armstrong, Allan D Spigelman, Stephen Ackland, Pierre Chapuis, Andrew B Kneebone and Michael J Solomon Med J Aust 2007; 186 (6): 292-295.
Modes of presentation and pathways to diagnosis of colorectal cancer in Queensland [Colorectal Cancer — Research] Brigid M Lynch, Peter Baade, Lin Fritschi, Barbara Leggett, Neville Owen, Kenneth Pakenham, Beth Newman and Joanne F Aitken Med J Aust 2007; 186 (6): 288-291.
Waiting times for colonoscopy and colorectal cancer diagnosis [Colorectal Cancer — Research] Charlie H Viiala, Kevin W Tang, Ian C Lawrance, Kevin Murray and John K Olynyk Med J Aust 2007; 186 (6): 282-285.
Communicating about patient sexuality and intimacy after cancer: mismatched expectations and unmet needs [Research] Amanda J Hordern and Annette F Street Med J Aust 2007; 186 (5): 224-227.
The "therapeutic footprint" of medical, complementary and alternative therapies and a doctor's duty of care [Letters] Craig S Hassed, Vicki Kotsirilos, Marie Pirotta and Avni Sali || Christine R Sanderson, Bogda Koczwara and David C Currow Med J Aust 2007; 186 (4): 214-215.
The psychosocial impact of prostate cancer on patients and their partners [Letters] James A Smith, Shaun M Filiault, Murray J Drummond and Robert J Knapman || Jeremy W Couper Med J Aust 2007; 186 (3): 159-160.
Performance indicators of a primary care skin cancer clinic network [Letters] Deborah A Askew, David Wilkinson and Gordon L Patrick Med J Aust 2007; 186 (3): 159.
Lung encasement by metastatic osteoblastic sarcoma [Snapshot] Georgina Long and Martin H Tattersall Med J Aust 2007; 186 (2): 100.
Sun protection messages, vitamin D and skin cancer: out of the frying pan and into the fire? [Editorials] Monika Janda, Michael G Kimlin, David C Whiteman, Joanne F Aitken and Rachel E Neale Med J Aust 2007; 186 (2): 52-53.
Bill to ban reproduction of inmates with cancer proposed in New South Wales [Letters] John E J Rasko Med J Aust 2006; 185 (10): 575-576.
Fertility preservation in children newly diagnosed with cancer: existing standards of practice in Australia and New Zea [Health Care] John A Heath and Catherine J Stern Med J Aust 2006; 185 (10): 538-541.
Preserving the fertility of children with cancer [Editorials] Mark L Greenberg and Stacey L Urbach Med J Aust 2006; 185 (10): 532-533.
Inequity in rural cancer survival in Australia is not an insurmountable problem [Editorials] Craig R Underhill, David Goldstein and Paul B Grogan Med J Aust 2006; 185 (9): 479-480.
Cervical cancer prevention: the saga goes on, but so much has changed! [Editorials] Gerard V Wain Med J Aust 2006; 185 (9): 476-477.
The psychosocial impact of prostate cancer on patients and their partners [Research] Jeremy W Couper, Sidney Bloch, Anthony Love, Gillian Duchesne, Michelle Macvean and David W Kissane Med J Aust 2006; 185 (8): 428-432.
A comparison of colorectal neoplasia screening tests: a multicentre community-based study of the impact of consumer ch [Letters] Allan D Spigelman || Douglas R Taupin and Mike Corbett || Glenn P Salkeld, Jane M Young and Michael J Solomon Med J Aust 2006; 185 (4): 237-239.
The success and unrealised potential of the National Cancer Control Initiative [Letters] J Mark Elwood, Robert C Burton and Michael A Quinn Med J Aust 2006; 185 (3): 183-184.
How not to effect change in curricula [Matters Arising] Bogda Koczwara, Michael B Barton, Martin H Tattersall, David R Turner, Ian N Olver and Darren L Starmer Med J Aust 2006; 185 (1): 52.
Slowly progressive cranial nerve palsies [Diagnostic Dilemma] Giles C Warner, Mitesh Gandhi and Benidict Panizza Med J Aust 2006; 184 (12): 641-643.
Consumer choice and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program [Editorials] Glenn P Salkeld, Jane M Young and Michael J Solomon Med J Aust 2006; 184 (11): 541-542.
Management of glioma in Victoria (1998–2000): retrospective cohort study [Research] Mark A Rosenthal, Katharine J Drummond, Michael Dally, Michael Murphy, Lawrence Cher, David Ashley, Vicky Thursfield and Graham G Giles Med J Aust 2006; 184 (6): 270-273.
The prevention, detection, and management of breast cancer [Clinical Update] Nehmat Houssami, Jack Cuzick and J Michael Dixon Med J Aust 2006; 184 (5): 230-234.
How can we best detect hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer? [Editorials] Judy A Kirk Med J Aust 2006; 184 (5): 206-207.
Maintaining bone health in patients with prostate cancer [Clinical Update] D Jane Holmes-Walker, Henry Woo, Howard Gurney, Viet T Do and David R Chipps Med J Aust 2006; 184 (4): 176-179.
Skin cancer clinics in Australia: workload profile and performance indicators from an analysis of billing data [Health Care] David Wilkinson, Deborah A Askew and Anthony Dixon Med J Aust 2006; 184 (4): 162-164.
Malignant ascites and bacterial peritonitis [Letters] Ami Schattner and Noa Ben-Baruch Med J Aust 2006; 184 (2): 92-93.
Long-term trends in cancer mortality for Indigenous Australians in the Northern Territory [Correction] John R Condon, Tony Barnes, Joan Cunningham and Bruce K Armstrong Med J Aust 2006; 184 (1): 39.
Effective shade structures [Sun, Shadow and Skin Cancer — View] David J Turnbull and Alfio V Parisi Med J Aust 2006; 184 (1): 13-15.
Skin cancer medicine in primary care: towards an agenda for quality health outcomes [Sun, Shadow and Skin Cancer — For ] David Wilkinson, Peter Bourne, Anthony Dixon and Scott Kitchener Med J Aust 2006; 184 (1): 11-12.
Bone of my bone [Snapshot] Anthony R Herbert Med J Aust 2005; 183 (11/12): 679.
Public illness: how the community recommended complementary and alternative medicine for a prominent politician with can [Complementary Medicine — Medicine ] Ray M Lowenthal Med J Aust 2005; 183 (11/12): 576-579.
Bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw requires early detection and intervention [Letters] Simon D J Gibbs, John O'Grady, John F Seymour and H Miles Prince Med J Aust 2005; 183 (10): 549-550.
Systemic adjuvant therapies for early breast cancer: 15-year results for recurrence and survival [Editorials] John F Forbes and Jack Cuzick Med J Aust 2005; 183 (9): 447-448.
Revisiting the role of radical surgery in early stage prostate cancer [Editorials] Anthony J Costello, Niall M Corcoran and Scott Van Appledorn Med J Aust 2005; 183 (6): 286-287.
Impact of news of celebrity illness on breast cancer screening: Kylie Minogue's breast cancer diagnosis [Medicine and the Media] Simon Chapman, Kim McLeod, Melanie Wakefield and Simon Holding Med J Aust 2005; 183 (5): 247-250.
Phaeochromocytoma: current concepts [Clinical Update] Yaser Alderazi, Michael W Yeh, Bruce G Robinson, Diana E Benn, Mark S Sywak, Diana L Learoyd, Leigh W Delbridge and Stan B Sidhu Med J Aust 2005; 183 (4): 201-204.
Attitudes of oncology health professionals to information from the Internet and other media [Medicine and the Media — Research] Genni M Newnham, W Ivon Burns, Raymond D Snyder, Anthony J Dowling, Nadia F Ranieri, Emma L Gray and Sue-Anne McLachlan Med J Aust 2005; 183 (4): 197-200.
The aromatase inhibitors in early breast cancer: who, when, and why? [Clinical Update] Ilona C Nordman, Andrew J Spillane and Anne L Hamilton Med J Aust 2005; 183 (1): 24-27.
Communicating prostate cancer risk: what should we be telling our patients? [For debate] Peter D Baade, Suzanne K Steginga, Carole B Pinnock and Joanne F Aitken Med J Aust 2005; 182 (9): 472-475.
The Australian Cancer Anaemia Survey: a snapshot of anaemia in adult patients with cancer [Research] Tara Seshadri, H Miles Prince, David R Bell, Paul B Coughlin, Philip P B James, Gary E Richardson, Boris Chern, Peter Briggs, John Norman, Ian N Olver, Chris Karapetis and John Stewart, for the Australia Cancer Anaemia Study (ACAS) Group Med J Aust 2005; 182 (9): 453-457.
Lymphomatous infiltration of the peripheral nervous system in enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma [Lessons from Practice] Yoon-Sim Yap, Adrian Cummins, Peter Blumbergs, Jennifer Hardingham, Sunil Dabadghao and John Norman Med J Aust 2005; 182 (7): 348-349.
Stage at diagnosis and cancer survival for Indigenous Australians in the Northern Territory [Research] John R Condon, Tony Barnes, Bruce K Armstrong, Sid Selva-Nayagam and J Mark Elwood Med J Aust 2005; 182 (6): 277-280.
Myasthenia gravis and a rare complication of chemotherapy [Notable cases] Christina V T Ng Med J Aust 2005; 182 (3):120.
Urban–rural differences in prostate cancer mortality, radical prostatectomy and prostate-specific antigen testing [Research] Michael D Coory and Peter D Baade Med J Aust 2005; 182 (3):112-115.
Screening for colorectal cancer: virtually there [Editorials] Finlay A Macrae Med J Aust 2005; 182 (2): 52-53.
Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer [Letters] Grant M Russell || Emily J Mackenzie and Robin H Mortimer Med J Aust 2004; 181 (12): 654-655.
Preventing intrathecal administration of vincristine [Letters] Peter J Gilbar and Christine V Carrington Med J Aust 2004; 181 (8): 464.
Colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer: the outcomes of two recruitment methods [Research] Mike Corbett, Sharon L Chambers, Bruce Shadbolt, Lybus C Hillman and Doug Taupin Med J Aust 2004; 181 (8): 423-427.
Human papillomavirus: a cause of some head and neck cancers? [Editorials] Barbara R Rose, Wei Li and Christopher J O’Brien Med J Aust 2004; 181 (8): 415-416.
Breast cancer in Western Australia: clinical practice and clinical guidelines [Research] Suzanne P McEvoy, David M Ingram, Michael J Byrne, David J Joseph, Joanna Dewar, James Trotter, Chris Harper, Claire Haworth, Jennett M Harvey, Greg F Sterrett, Konrad Jamrozik and Lin Fritschi Med J Aust 2004; 181 (6): 305-309.
Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy from pulmonary metastatic phyllodes tumour of the breast [Snapshots] Fiona J Collinson, A Michael Bilous and Richard F Kefford Med J Aust 2004; 181 (5): 279-280.
Passive smoking and breast cancer: is the evidence for cause now convincing? [Editorials] J Mark Elwood and Robert C Burton Med J Aust 2004; 181 (5): 236-237.
Screening decreases prostate cancer death: first analysis of the1988 Quebec Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial [EBM: Trials on Trial] Alexandra L Barratt and Alan S Coates Med J Aust 2004; 181 (4): 213-214.
Ultraviolet radiation from welding and possible risk of skin and ocular malignancy [For Debate] Anthony J Dixon and Brian F Dixon Med J Aust 2004; 181 (3): 155-157.
Changes in beliefs about cancer in Western Australia, 1964–2001 [Medicine and the Community – 90th ] Robert J Donovan, Owen B J Carter, Geoffrey Jalleh and Sandra C Jones Med J Aust 2004; 181 (1): 23-25.
Cancer in adolescents and young adults [Letters] Les White, Jane Ewing, Anne M Senner, Madeleine King and Belinda Goodenough || Alex N Thomson || Anne E Mitchell, Deborah L Scarcella, Gemma L Rigutto, Vicky J Thursfield, Graham G Giles, Maree Sexton and David M Ashley Med J Aust 2004; 180 (12): 653-654.
The Australian Government’s Review of Positron Emission Tomography: an open door [Healthcare] Philip Davies Med J Aust 2004; 180 (12): 633.
The Australian Government’s Review of Positron Emission Tomography: evidence-based policy-making in action [Healthcare] Robert E Ware, Hilton W Francis and Kenneth E Read Med J Aust 2004; 180 (12): 627-632.
Remoteness of residence and survival from cancer in New South Wales [Research] Katharine E Jong, David P Smith, Xue Q Yu, Dianne L O’Connell, David Goldstein and Bruce K Armstrong Med J Aust 2004; 180 (12): 618-622.
Evidence and Australian health policy [Editorials] Martin B Van Der Weyden and Ruth M Armstrong Med J Aust 2004; 180 (12): 607-608.
Medical radiation and the risk of cancer [Editorials] Graeme J Dickie and Robert S Fitchew Med J Aust 2004; 180 (11): 548-549.
Long-term trends in cancer mortality for Indigenous Australians in the Northern Territory [Indigenous Health] John R Condon, Tony Barnes, Joan Cunningham and Bruce K Armstrong Med J Aust 2004; 180 (10): 504-507.
Nodular melanomas and older men: a major challenge for community surveillance programs [Letters] Alex J Chamberlain and John W Kelly Med J Aust 2004; 180 (8): 432.
Multidisciplinary care for women with early breast cancer in the Australian context [Letters] Michael A Quinn || Susan C Pendlebury, Katherine J Clark and Martin H N Tattersall || Helen M Zorbas, Bruce H Barraclough, Katherine J Rainbird, Karen A Luxford and Sally Redman Med J Aust 2004; 180 (8): 429-430.
Proton-pump inhibitor therapy and the development of dysplasia in patients with Barrett’s oesophagus [Research] Lybus C Hillman, Louise Chiragakis, Bruce Shadbolt, Graham L Kaye and Anthony C Clarke Med J Aust 2004; 180 (8): 387-391.
PSA testing in general practice: can we do more now? [Conference Report] Carole B Pinnock Med J Aust 2004; 180 (8): 379-381.
Managing Barrett's oesophagus [Editorials] Geoffrey S Hebbard and Sanjay Nandurkar Med J Aust 2004; 180 (8): 375-376.
Stress, colon cancer and workers’ compensation [Medicine and the Law] Paul Nisselle Med J Aust 2004; 180 (7): 341-342.
Is there a link between work-related stress and colorectal cancer? [Medicine and the Law] Allan D Spigelman and Peter Dwyer Med J Aust 2004; 180 (7): 339-340.
6: Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer [MJA Practice Essentials — Endocrin] Emily J Mackenzie and Robin H Mortimer Med J Aust 2004; 180 (5): 242-247.
Cancer in adolescents and young adults: treatment and outcome in Victoria [ Research ] Anne E Mitchell, Deborah L Scarcella, Gemma L Rigutto, Vicky J Thursfield, Graham G Giles, Maree Sexton and David M Ashley Med J Aust 2004; 180 (2) : 59-62.
Radiotherapy in Australia one year after the Baume report: vision or mirage? [ Editorials ] Michael B Barton, Lester J Peters and Lizbeth M Kenny Med J Aust 2004; 180 (2) : 55-56.
Doing better with cancer in adolescents and young adults [ Editorials ] Catherine H Cole Med J Aust 2004; 180 (2) : 52-53.
Prevalence of skin screening by general practitioners in regional Queensland [ Research ] Monika Janda, Mark Elwood, Ian T Ring, David W Firman, John B Lowe, Philippa H Youl and Joanne F Aitken Med J Aust 2004; 180 (1) : 10-15.
An analysis of newspaper reports of cancer breakthroughs: hope or hype? [Medicine and the Media] Ethel S Ooi and Simon Chapman Med J Aust 2003; 179 (11/12): 639-643.
Multidisciplinary care for women with early breast cancer in the Australian context: what does it mean? [Healthcare] Helen Zorbas, Bruce Barraclough, Kathy Rainbird, Karen Luxford and Sally Redman Med J Aust 2003; 179 (10): 528-531.
Detecting people at higher risk for colorectal neoplasia in a community-based screening program [Letters] Rosie G Scott, John T Edwards, Richard M Mendelson and Geoffrey M Forbes Med J Aust 2003; 179 (6): 325.
Helical computed tomography for lung cancer screening [Editorials] Mark Elwood, Donald A Campbell and Margaret P De Campo Med J Aust 2003; 179 (3): 125-126.
Correction: Lymphoedema in breast cancer patients [Correction] Graeme N Brodie Med J Aust 2003; 178 (7): 360.
How much cervical cancer is being prevented? [Letters] Heather S Mitchell Med J Aust 2003; 178 (6): 298.
Screening for endometrial cancer [Cancer Screening] Gregory Robertson Med J Aust 2003; 178 (12): 657-659.
Screening for ovarian cancer [Cancer screening ] Cleola Anderiesz and Michael A Quinn Med J Aust 2003; 178 (12): 655-656.
Breast cancer screening [Cancer screening] Helen M Zorbas Med J Aust 2003; 178 (12): 651-652.
Can we really beat cervical cancer? [Cancer Screening] Suzanne M Garland Med J Aust 2003; 178 (12): 647-650.
In reply: Hormone replacement therapy after a diagnosis of breast cancer: cancer recurrence and mortality [Letters] Eva M Durna, Barry G Wren, Gillian Z Heller, Leo R Leader, Peter Sjoblom and John A Eden Med J Aust 2003; 178 (8): 413.
Thalidomide and cancer? [Letters] J Mark Elwood Med J Aust 2003; 178 (8): 413.
Hormone replacement therapy after a diagnosis of breast cancer: cancer recurrence and mortality [Letters] Theresa M Hayes, Craig R Underhill, Kerrie Clarke and Martin HN Tattersall Med J Aust 2003; 178 (8): 412-413.
Muir–Torre syndrome and early detection of internal malignancy [Snapshot] Celia S Chen, Lindy Loweinstein, Craig James, Shyamala C Huilgol and Dinesh Selva Med J Aust 2003; 178 (8): 368.
Cancer knowledge and skills of interns in Australia and New Zealand in 2001: comparison with 1990, and between course ty [Medical Education] Michael B Barton, Martin H Tattersall, Phyllis N Butow, Sally Crossing, Konrad Jamrozik, Bin Jalaludin, Christopher H Atkinson and Sharon E Miles Med J Aust 2003; 178 (6): 285-289.
Lymphoedema in breast cancer patients [Letters] Graeme N Brodie Med J Aust 2003; 178 (5): 244.
In reply: Screening mammography and mortality [Letters] Alan Rodger Med J Aust 2003; 178 (4): 190.
Developing a core clinical data set for cancer [Letters] Margaret P Staples, J Mark Elwood, Alan S Coates and Lizbeth M Kenny Med J Aust 2003; 178 (2): 95.
Opportunistic GP-based bowel cancer screening [Letters] Susan J Harnett, SK Cyril Wong and Gavin W Lackey Med J Aust 2003; 178 (2): 92-93.
Psychological outcomes and risk perception after genetic testing and counselling in breast cancer: a systematic review [Systematic Review] Phyllis N Butow, Elizabeth A Lobb, Bettina Meiser, Alexandra Barratt and Katherine M Tucker Med J Aust 2003; 178 (2): 77-81.
Does preoperative radiotherapy improve outcome in patients with resectable rectal cancer? [EBM: Trials on Trial] Michael J Veness Med J Aust 2002; 177 (10): 563-564.
In reply: Colorectal cancer prevention [Letters] Terry Bolin, Alistair E Cowen and Melvyn G Korman Med J Aust 2002; 177 (9): 527-528.
Colorectal cancer prevention [Letters] Finlay A Macrae and Geoffrey S Hebbard Med J Aust 2002; 177 (9): 527-528.
Hormone replacement therapy after a diagnosis of breast cancer: cancer recurrence and mortality [Research] Eva M Durna, Barry G Wren, Gillian Z Heller, Leo R Leader, Peter Sjoblom and John A Eden Med J Aust 2002; 177 (7): 347-351.
Hormone replacement therapy: is it safe for breast cancer patients? [Editorials] J Michael Dixon Med J Aust 2002; 177 (7): 340-341.
Treatment for hot flushes in women receiving tamoxifen [EBM in Action] Sean A Bydder and Nigel A Spry Med J Aust 2002; 177 (5): 266-266.
Cancer control and the National Cancer Control Initiative [Editorials] J Mark Elwood and Paul D Ireland Med J Aust 2002; 177 (3): 127-128.
Ovarian cancer: patterns of care in Victoria during 1993–1995 [Research] Marisa Grossi, Michael A Quinn, Vicky J Thursfield, Prudence A Francis, Robert M Rome, Robert S Planner and Graham G Giles Med J Aust 2002; 177 (1): 11-16.
Managing ovarian cancer [Editorials] Anthony M Proietto Med J Aust 2002; 177 (1): 4.
Safety of hormone replacement therapy after mastectomy [Letters] Robert N Hitchins Med J Aust 2002; 176 (12): 617-620.
Thyroid neoplasia following irradiation in adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer [Research] Helen M Somerville, Kate S Steinbeck, Graham Stevens, Leigh W Delbridge, Albert H Lam and Michael M Stevens Med J Aust 2002; 176 (12): 584-587.
Scatter irradiation in childhood causes thyroid cancer [Editorials] Alex K Cohen and Agatha A van der Schaaf Med J Aust 2002; 176 (12): 570-571.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal neoplasia in average-risk people: evaluation of a five-year rescreening [Research] Cameron F E Platell, Gillian Philpott and John K Olynyk Med J Aust 2002; 176 (7): 371-373.
Mortality from prostate cancer is decreasing [Letters] Michael Coory and Peter Baade; Julie B Byles Med J Aust 2002; 176 (7): 354-355.
Safety of hormone replacement therapy after mastectomy [EBM in Action] Christopher B Del Mar, Paul P Glasziou, Anneliese B Spinks, Sharon L Sanders and Deborah J Hilton Med J Aust 2002; 176 (6): 285.
Changing demographics of cervical carcinoma [Letters] Nicholas J Mulvany and Norman R Sonenberg Med J Aust 2002; 176 (3): 136-137.
Sharp v Port Kembla RSL Club: establishing causation of laryngeal cancer by environmental tobacco smoke [Medicine and the Law] Bernard W Stewart and Peter C B Semmler Med J Aust 2002; 176 (3): 113-116.
Urology [medicine] Robert A Gardiner Med J Aust 2002; 176 (1): 42.
Radiation oncology [Medicine] Lester J Peters and Lizbeth M Kenny Med J Aust 2002; 176 (1): 37.
Medical oncology [Medicine] Robyn L Ward and Nicholas J Hawkins Med J Aust 2002; 176 (1): 25.
Haematology [medicine] Ross I Baker , Alison Street and Kerry Taylor Med J Aust 2002; 176 (1): 19.
Gastroenterology and hepatology [Medicine] Amanda J Nicoll, Ian J Kronborg and Neville D Yeomans Med J Aust 2002; 176 (1): 14.
Tumour banks: providing human tissue for cancer research [Editorial] Rosemary L Balleine, Karen E Humphrey and Christine L Clarke Med J Aust 2001; 175: 293-294
The management of testicular cancer in Victoria, 1988-1993 [Healthcare] Guy C Toner, Greg J Neerhut, Max A Schwarz, Vicky J Thursfield, Thomas Sandeman, Graham G Giles and Ross M Snow, for the Urology Study Committee of the Victorian Co-operative Oncology Group Med J Aust 2001; 174: 328-331
Testicular cancer management [Editorial] Michael J Boyer and Martin R Stockler Med J Aust 2001; 174: 320-321
A primer of complementary and alternative medicine commonly used by cancer patients [Clinical Practice] Edzard Ernst Med J Aust 2001; 174: 88-92
Use of fake tanning lotions in the South Australian population [Research] Kerri R Beckmann, Barbara A Kirke, Kieran A McCaul and David M Roder Med J Aust 2001; 174: 75-78
A randomised crossover trial of chemotherapy in the home: patient preferences and cost analysis [Research] Danny Rischin, Michelle A White, Jane P Matthews, Guy C Toner, Kathryn Watty, Anthony J Sulkowski, Jan L Clarke and Lois Buchanan Med J Aust 2000; 173: 125-127
Active and passive cigarette smoking and breast cancer: is a real risk emerging? [Viewpoint] Robert C Burton and Nabil Sulaiman Med J Aust 2000; 172: 550-552
Cancer in the family: risks and management [Editorial] Judy Kirk and Richard Kefford Med J Aust 2000; 172: 529-530
Distribution of colorectal adenomas: implications for bowel cancer screening [Healthcare] Fiona B Nicholson, Melvyn G Korman, Anthony I Stern and Jack Hansky Med J Aust 2000; 172: 428-430
Virtually viewing the large bowel: the future of colorectal cancer screening? [Editorial] Richard M Mendelson and Geoffrey M Forbes Med J Aust 2000; 172: 416-417
Implementing clinical practice guidelines: a community-based audit of breast cancer treatment [Healthcare] Paul S Craft, Yanping Zhang, Jennifer Brogan, Noel Tait, John M Buckingham, and the Australian Capital Territory and South Eastern New South Wales Breast Cancer Treatment Group Med J Aust 2000; 172: 213-216
Breast cancer guidelines in action [Editorial] Sally Redman & Tom S Reeve Med J Aust 2000; 172: 196-197
Australian oncologists' self-reported knowledge and attitudes about non-traditional therapies used by cancer patients [Research] Sallie Newell and Rob W Sanson-Fisher Med J Aust 2000; 172: 110-113
Complementary and alternative medicine: an educational, attitudinal and research challenge [Editorials] George T Lewith Med J Aust 2000; 172: 102-103
The Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology [The Research Enterprise] Antony Basten Med J Aust 1999; 171: 634-637
Positron emission tomography (PET): experience with a large-field-of-view three-dimensional PET scanner [Diagnosis] Rodney J Hicks, David S Binns, Meagan E Fawcett, Robert E Ware, Victor Kalff, Allan F McKenzie, John P Zalcberg and Lester J Peters Med J Aust 1999; 171: 529-532
The stage is set for the diffusion of positron emission tomography (PET) in oncology [Diagnosis] John G Morris, AO Med J Aust 1999; 171: 527-528
Breast cancer screening and management [Review] A Patrick M Forrest and Elaine D C Anderson Med J Aust 1999; 171: 479-484
Reliability of sentinel node status in predicting axillary lymph node involvement in breast cancer [Research] James Kollias, P Grantley Gill, Barry E Chatterton, Vivian E Hall, Melissa A Bochner, Brendon J Coventry and Gelareh Farshid Med J Aust 1999; 171: 461-465
Sentinel node biopsy: evaluating a new technique [Editorial] Owen A Ung & Neil R Wetzig Med J Aust 1999; 171: 452-453
General practitioners' perceptions of medicolegal risk [Healthcare] Seham Girgis, Jeanette E Ward and Colin J H Thomson Med J Aust 1999; 171: 362-366
Screening, case finding and evidence-based guidelines [Editorial] John J McNeil & Paul E O'Brien Med J Aust 1999; 171: 344-345
Communicating prognosis in early breast cancer: do women understand the language used? [Research] Elizabeth A Lobb, Phyllis N Butow, Dianna T Kenny and Martin H N Tattersall Med J Aust 1999; 171: 290-294
Breaking bad news: explaining cancer diagnosis and prognosis [Editorial] G Peter Maguire Med J Aust 1999; 171: 288-289
Investigation of a cluster of leukaemia in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, 1989-1996 [Research] Victoria J Westley-Wise, Bernard W Stewart, Irene Kreis, Paolo F Ricci, Anthony Hogan, Chris Darling, Steve Corbett, John Kaldor, Neill H Stacey, and Pauline Warburton Med J Aust 1999; 171: 178-183
Cluster investigations: are they worth it? [Editorial] Ray A Cartwright Med J Aust 1999; 171: 172
Colorectal cancer after open-access colonoscopy: a community and case survey [Research] John Croese Med J Aust 1999; 170: 251-254
Shedding light on bowel cancer prevention [Editorial] Terry D Bolin, Melvyn G Korman Med J Aust 1999; 170: 244-245
Australian general practitioners' views and use of colorectal cancer screening tests [Research] Michael J Sladden and Jeanette E Ward Med J Aust 1999; 170: 110-113
Confusion about secondary prevention for bowel cancer: resolving issues at the front line [Editorial] Graeme P Young Med J Aust 1999; 170: 102-103
Cancer immunotherapy: new leads on an elusive goal [Editorial] Christopher C Goodnow Med J Aust 1998; 169: 570-571
Factors involved in presentation of older people with thick melanoma Pauline F Hanrahan, Peter Hersey and Catherine A D'Este Med J Aust 1998; 169: 410-414
Melanoma in the elderly - a neglected public health challenge John W Kelly Med J Aust 1998; 169: 403-404
Interval breast cancers in an Australian mammographic screening program [Research] Mary T Rickard, Richard J Taylor, Mohamed A Fazli and Nadima El Hassan Med J Aust 1998; 169: 184-187
Outcome measures of an Australian breast-screening program [Editorial] Alan Rodger and Anne M Kavanagh Med J Aust 1998; 169: 179-180
Self-reported prevalence of prostate-specific antigen testing in South Australia: a community study [Research] Carole B Pinnock, David P Weller and Villis R Marshall Med J Aust 1998; 169: 25-28
Prostate cancer in Western Australia: trends in incidence and mortality from 1985 to 1996 [Research] Timothy J Threlfall, Dallas R English and Ian L Rouse Med J Aust 1998; 169: 21-24
Prostate-specific antigen testing in Australia and association with prostate cancer incidence in New South Wales [Research] David P Smith and Bruce K Armstrong Med J Aust 1998; 169: 17-20
Management of localised prostate cancer: state of the art [Editorial] Mark Frydenberg, Gillian Duchesne and Phillip D Stricker Med J Aust 1998; 169: 11-12
Prostate-specific antigen testing for prostate cancer: the case for informed consent [Editorial] Margaret McCredie and Brian Cox Med J Aust 1998; 169: 9-10
Breast cancer mortality trends in Australia: 1921 to 1994 [Research] Catherine L Smith, Anne Kricker, Bruce K Armstrong Med J Aust 1998; 168: 11-14
Mammographic screening: results from the 1996 National Breast Health Survey [Research] Alexandra L Barratt, Jill Cockburn, Sally Redman, Christine Paul, Janice Perkins Med J Aust 1997; 167: 521-524
Mammographic screening in Australia [Editorials] Paul P Glasziou, Les M Irwig Med J Aust 1997; 167: 516-517
Local impact of the NHMRC early breast cancer guidelines: where to from here [Health care] Jeanette E Ward, John Boyages, Leena Gupta Med J Aust 1997; 167: 362-365
Men's estimates of prostate cancer risk and self-reported rates of screening [Research] Jeanette E Ward, Anne-Maree Hughes, Geoffrey H L Hirst, Lorraine Winchester Med J Aust 1997; 167: 250-253
Patient preference and prostate cancer screening [Editorials] Phillip D Stricker, David R Eisinger Med J Aust 1997; 167: 240-241
Systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of dermatoscopy in detecting malignant melanoma [Review] Justine Mayer Med J Aust 1997; 167: 206-210
A high incidence of melanoma found in patients with multiple dysplastic naevi by photographic surveillance [Research] John W Kelly, Josephine M Yeatman, Cheryl Regalia, Grahame Mason, Amanda P Henham Med J Aust 1997; 167: 191-194
A high incidence of melanoma found in patients with multiple dysplastic naevi by photographic surveillance [Research] John W Kelly, Josephine M Yeatman, Cheryl Regalia, Grahame Mason, Amanda P Henham Med J Aust 1997; 167: 191-194
Surgical management of breast cancer in Australian women in 1993: analysis of Medicare statistics Paul S Craft, John G Primrose, Julie A Lindner, Peter R McManus Med J Aust 1997; 166: 626-629
Best practice [Editorials] John P Collins Med J Aust 1997; 166: 620-621
Breast cancer management: a rural perspective [Medicine and the community] Bruce R Tulloh, Marjorie E Goldsworthy Med J Aust 1997; 166: 26
Breast cancer in rural Australia [Medicine and the community] Colin M Furnival Med J Aust 1997; 166: 25
Cancer incidence and mortality and proximity to TV towers [Airwaves] Bruce Hocking, Ian R Gordon, Heather L Grain, Gifford E Hatfield Med J Aust 1996; 165: 601
Cancer and TV towers: association but not causation [Airwaves] Ray A Cartwright Med J Aust 1996; 165: 599
Patterns of alternative medicine use by cancer patients [Research] Stephen D Begbie, Zoltan L Kerestes, David R Bell Med J Aust 1996; 165: 545
Alternative cancer treatments [Editorials] Raymond M Lowenthal Med J Aust 1996; 165: 536
Screening for colorectal cancer, 1996 Finlay A Macrae Med J Aust 1996; 165: 102
Flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer in average-risk subjects: a community-based pilot project John K Olynyk, Sina Aquilia, David R Fletcher, Jim A Dickinson Med J Aust 1996; 165: 74
:Screening for colorectal cancer: too early to be dogmatic Michael J Solomon Med J Aust 1996; 165: 68
Psychosocial support, treatment of metastatic disease and palliative care [MJA Practice Essentials] Michael A Ashby, David W Kissane, Geoffrey F Beadle, Alan Rodger Med J Aust 1996; 164: 43-49
The fight for a life-saving drug: a personal perspective [True Stories] Mary Lander Med J Aust ; 187 (11/12): 706-708.
Impact of news of celebrity illness on breast cancer screening: Kylie Minogue's breast cancer diagnosis [Medicine and the Media] Simon Chapman, Kim McLeod, Melanie Wakefield and Simon Holding Chapman, eMJA rapid online publication 7 August 2005