North Carolina medical journal
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Primary care physicians have a central role in cancer prevention and control services, yet relatively little attention has been given to their needs for continuing medical education (CME) that clarify or update screening guidelines, enhance recognition of signs or symptoms of cancer, and address ongoing health issues in patients treated for cancer (e.g., pain control lymphedema, tertiary prevention). ⋯ There is low access but high demand for cancer-related CME topics among primary care physicians. Strategies are needed to fill this need and to assess impact.