Do diagnostic delays in cancer matter?

Neal, Richard D. 2009. Do diagnostic delays in cancer matter? British Journal of Cancer 101 , S9-S12. 10.1038/sj.bjc.6605384

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Abstract

background: The United Kingdom has poorer cancer outcomes than many other countries due partly to delays in diagnosing symptomatic cancer, leading to more advanced stage at diagnosis. Delays can occur at the level of patients, primary care, systems and secondary care. There is considerable potential for interventions to minimise delays and lead to earlier-stage diagnosis. methods: Scoping review of the published studies, with a focus on methodological issues. results: Trial data in this area are lacking and observational studies often show no association or negative ones. This review offers methodological explanations for these counter-intuitive findings. conclusion: While diagnostic delays do matter, their importance is uncertain and must be determined through more sophisticated methods.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Medicine
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	diagnosis; symptoms; primary care; delays
Publisher:	Nature Publishing Group
ISSN:	0007-0920
Last Modified:	10 Jun 2023 01:29
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/25111

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