The recent publication of the coalition government's refreshed Strategy for Cancer 1 has restated the importance of earlier diagnosis as the key to improved outcomes. As it does so, it is joined by a number of other countries in Europe and farther afield, not least the US. 2 General practice is identified as being a key player in this strategy, but it begs the question: what contributions can general practice make to improving cancer outcomes?
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