Delays in the diagnosis of oesophagogastric cancer: a consecutive case series
- 15 February 1997
- Vol. 314 (7079) , 467
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.314.7079.467
Abstract
Key messages Survival of oesophagogastric cancer is most likely if the tumour is caught earlyThe median delay in diagnosis for patients with oesophagogastric cancer was 17 weeks but 25% of patients had delays of more than 28 weeksFor patients with oesophageal cancer this delay was associated with tumours of more advanced stagePatient delay in seeking medical help was relatively short; the biggest reductions in delays could be produced by streamlined referral and investigation.Open access endoscopy service reduced delays in diagnosis compared with standard referral Key messages Survival of oesophagogastric cancer is most likely if the tumour is caught earlyThe median delay in diagnosis for patients with oesophagogastric cancer was 17 weeks but 25% of patients had delays of more than 28 weeksFor patients with oesophageal cancer this delay was associated with tumours of more advanced stagePatient delay in seeking medical help was relatively short; the biggest reductions in delays could be produced by streamlined referral and investigation.Open access endoscopy service reduced delays in diagnosis compared with standard referralKeywords
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