title: Role of general practitioners in cancer management.
abstract: In the scenario of increasing incidence of malignancies and lack of specialist centres, the role of general practitioners is increasing, especially in India. It is estimated that above 50% cancers are curable if they are detected early and treated in appropriate algorithm. Screening has got a major role in early diagnosis. Supportive care to alleviate the symptoms of cancer and its treatment is important for continuation of curative treatment and greater ailment-free survival. Psychological support, assurance and proper information to patients and family members and forming a healthy network between different levels of medical professionals can form the gateway to combat the disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, Medical College, Kolkata 700073.
authors.forename: Subir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gangopadhyay
authors.forename: Suman
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mallik
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care; D010819:Physician's Role