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Resources for doctors

See our tools and resources for GPs, oncologists and palliative care doctors.

GPs

We have tools and resources to help GPs support people living with or at risk of cancer.

Oncologists

We have tools and resources for oncologists who provide treatment for people living with cancer and help to manage their symptoms and side effects.

Palliative care doctors
We have tools and resources for palliative care doctors who help to improve quality of life for people living with treatable but not curable cancer.

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