Background: Delays in cancer diagnosis have been associated with reduced survival,
decreased quality of life after treatment, and suboptimal patient experience. The objective of …

Background Advanced stage at diagnosis is associated with poor outcomes for most
cancers. Diagnostic delay often leads to progression of disease, especially in developing …

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors contributing to delay in diagnosis and initiation of cancer
treatment, and evaluate the influence of such delay on treatment intent. METHODS: All …

Background There is no validated way of measuring diagnostic delay in cancer, especially
covering patient and primary care delays. An instrument is needed in order to determine the …

The global burden and threat of non-communicable diseases constitute one of the major
challenges for development in the twenty-first century which undermines social and …

Background. In the UK, the GP is the gatekeeper to specialist services in addition to many
other roles. Recently, the GP is also expected to select cases that warrant 'urgent'as …

Aims Delays in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment can impact survival. We explored
reasons for delays experienced by patients with lung cancer to identify themes and …

Background There is a growing emphasis on the speed of diagnosis as an aspect of cancer
prognosis. While epidemiological data in the last decade have quantified diagnostic …

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 …

6098 Background: A patient's perception that his or her cancer diagnosis was delayed is a
common reason for malpractice litigation. Better communication with patients who believe …