This section of the site is for Health Professionals. It will be added to and developed on an ongoing basis.
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The National Cancer Registry provides statistical data on cancers: www.ncri.ie
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for the Electronic referral guidelines project please click the link below.
The National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), in collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders, has developed electronic cancer referral for breast, prostate and lung cancer.
Electronic referral for Breast, Prostate and Lung cancer is available free for GPs using the following ICGP accredited software systems:
- Socrates
- Complete GP
- Helix Practice Manager
- HealthOne
To use this system you will need to register with Healthlink through their website www.healthlink.ie or by phone to 01 8825606.
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To download the GP Guidelines and Referral forms please select the link below.
To obtain further copies you can:
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PATIENT BOOKLETS
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Breast Pain (mastalgia):
Breast pain is very common and can cause worry but is not usually a symptom of breast cancer. The booklet should be used as an educational tool by women, identified by their GP, who have presented with breast pain and have a completely normal breast examination. The booklet has a Pain Chart on the back page for completion. (email:info@cancercontrol.ie to order more copies)
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Having your Prostate checked - Prostate Assesment
This booklet will help you decide about having your Prostate checked by your GP. (email:info@cancercontrol.ie to order more copies)
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TRAINING RESOURCE FOR NURSES
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Recommended links
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Last updated on: 21 / 05 / 2012