Approaches to diagnosing cancer earlier in general practice

In the UK there have been significant efforts over the last two decades to reduce delays in cancer diagnosis in response to the nation's poorer survival outcomes compared to other high-income countries. Cancer screening programs are one approach to improve survival through early detection. but...

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Published in:British journal of general practice 2021-05, Vol.71 (706), p.196-197
Main Author: Emery, Jon D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
Family Practice
General Practice
Humans
Medical diagnosis
Medical screening
Medical treatment
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Primary care
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Summary:In the UK there have been significant efforts over the last two decades to reduce delays in cancer diagnosis in response to the nation's poorer survival outcomes compared to other high-income countries. Cancer screening programs are one approach to improve survival through early detection. but the majority of cancers are detected following symptomatic presentation in primary care. Theoretical models of diagnostic delay emphasize the importance of considering patient, health system, and tumor factors along a pathway from symptom appraisal and help seeking to diagnostic assessment and treatment. Such models identify potential points of intervention to improve the timeliness of cancer diagnosis.
ISSN:0960-1643
1478-5242
DOI:10.3399/bjgp21X715613