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Self-collection for cervical screening at an all-time high

17 June 2024 – A monitoring report looking at data from the NCSR has shown there has been a consistent increase in participants choosing self-collection for screening across all demographic groups since eligibility was expanded in mid-2022.
Bowel screening in Australia: Enhancing the role of GPs through the alternative access to kits model and putting prevention first

27 June 2023 – June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a time devoted to raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of Australia’s second deadliest cancer and promoting preventive measures and participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP).
Cervical cancer screening information now accessible via specialised women’s health software, Gynaecology Plus

11 May 2023 – Specialist healthcare providers using Gynaecology Plus can now seamlessly access and submit patient cervical screening and colposcopic information through the NCSR from directly within a patient record.
Achieving cervical screening equity in regional and remote Australia

30 August 2022 – Australia leads the way in cervical cancer detection, treatment, and prevention – but when it comes to regional and remote settings, more work needs to be done.
Self-collection: A game changer for cervical screening

1 July 2022 – Cervical cancer is highly preventable and treatable if detected early. Over 70 per cent of diagnosed cases occur in people who are behind in their screening or have never screened.
The National Cancer Screening Register marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

30 June 2022 – June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: a month devoted to raising awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer.
Digital transformation of cancer screening

23 March 2022 – In just one year, the number of fax requests for cervical screening histories received by the NCSR has dropped by 94%, due to the release of secure online alternatives to access and submit patient screening information in real-time.
Communicare integrates with the National Cancer Screening Register

9 December 2021 – The NCSR has integrated with Communicare, one of Australia’s leading health software platforms supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations who deal with complex care needs in Indigenous and remote communities.
National Cancer Screening Register now accessible via MedicalDirector

1 September 2021 – MedicalDirector Clinical users now have the opportunity to access their patient’s bowel and cervical cancer screening data from the NCSR directly through a patient record in their desktop software.
Upgraded National Cancer Screening Register improves access for GPs

15 December 2020 – The NCSR has released an online portal for healthcare providers to allow them to more easily view the information they need to support their patients, in real time from their desktop.

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