News GPs play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The research strategy will focus on funding for immunotherapy research, more personalised therapies and prevention programs. National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) CEO Professor Sarah Hosking says if successful, it could mean zero breast cancer deaths among women by the end of the decade. ‘There is currently no data coordination between medical facilities and clinics,’ she said. ‘This means it is hard to find who is most at risk of dying from the disease.’ Dr Alia Kaderbhai, Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Breast Medicine network, told newsGP breast cancer is ‘undoubtedly’ one of the biggest issues facing Australia’s health system and warrants further attention and research. ‘Advances in diagnosis and treatment have seen a significant improvement in five-year survival rates, particularly for early stage breast cancer but of course there is always room for improvement. […]