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Dr Louise Newson brings us up to date with the latest research and guidance on colorectal cancer...trials The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has increased in recent decades. Screening for CRC ... colorectal cancer (BMJ 2007; 335: 715-8) . There have been technical advances in stool DNA testing so ... if removed may prevent cancer developing, and about one in 10 people will be found to have cancer (NHS bowel ...
GPs will be given direct access to diagnostic tests under DoH plans to improve cancer outcomes....The cancer strategy outlined this month by health secretary Andrew Lansley aims to save an extra 5 ... : cancer survival rates in the UK trail the rest of Europe despite years of investment. The strategy will promote screening and awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer through the new government body Public ...
Detecting cancers earlier remains one of the toughest goals for general practice....to see a patient with cancer, but common to see patients with symptoms that might be cancer. Professor Rubin will lead a drive to bring cancer to the forefront of primary care work. This aligns ... : an RCGP audit last year found 75% of all cancers in 2009/10 were referred for investigation within two GP ...
The RCGP's report of the findings of the National Audit of Cancer Diagnosis in Primary Care ... and Research Centre, has revealed that nearly three-quarters of patients with symptoms of cancer in England ... are told that GPs are terrible at identifying cancer and refer too late for effective treatment ...
Woolnough, director of policy at Cancer Research UK, said the reports were 'very worrying'. 'Diagnosing cancer as early as possible is critical to help improve survival and GPs should not be discouraged from ... budget for its 'Improving outcomes' cancer strategy to fund improved GP access to diagnostic tests ...
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