Predictive value of abnormal blood tests for detecting cancer in primary care patients with nonspecific abdominal symptoms: A population-based cohort study of …
M Rafiq, C Renzi, B White, N Zakkak, B Nicholson… - PLoS …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Identifying patients presenting with nonspecific abdominal symptoms who have
underlying cancer is a challenge. Common blood tests are widely used to investigate these …
underlying cancer is a challenge. Common blood tests are widely used to investigate these …
Variation in the use of primary care-led investigations prior to a cancer diagnosis: analysis of the National Cancer Diagnosis Audit
N Akter, G Lyratzopoulos, R Swann… - BMJ Quality & …, 2024 - qualitysafety.bmj.com
Introduction Use of investigations can help support the diagnostic process of patients with
cancer in primary care, but the size of variation between patient group and between …
cancer in primary care, but the size of variation between patient group and between …
[PDF][PDF] Analysis of early diagnostic pathway for prostate cancer in Slovenia
MK Kokot, Š Miroševič, N Bric, D Petek - Radiology and Oncology, 2024 - sciendo.com
Background. Prostate cancer (PCa) is a prevalent male malignancy globally. Prolonged
diagnostic intervals are associated with poorer outcomes, emphasizing the need to optimize …
diagnostic intervals are associated with poorer outcomes, emphasizing the need to optimize …
'ThinkCancer!'–Randomised feasibility trial of a novel practice-based early cancer diagnosis intervention
SLJ Disbeschl, AK Hendry, A Surgey, D Walker… - BJGP open, 2024 - bjgpopen.org
Background UK cancer deaths remain high; primary care is key for earlier cancer diagnosis
as half of avoidable delays occur here. Improvement is possible through lower referral …
as half of avoidable delays occur here. Improvement is possible through lower referral …