However, non-adequately tapped primary healthcare systems deserve a mention too if we are serious about improving cancer care in the country. We need to prioritise the implementation of an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, and this is where the GPs come in. Sadly, however, understanding of the involvement of primary care physicians in cancer care is lacking. The levels of cancer prevention efforts, broadly classified into primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, lie within the realm of public health. Various health education programmes, health awareness campaigns and vaccination are the basics in primary prevention.

Source: The Star May 23, 2019 00:31 UTC