TY - JOUR T1 - Commentary JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - 127 LP - 127 DO - 10.3399/bjgp10X483427 VL - 60 IS - 571 AU - Richard D Neal Y1 - 2010/02/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/60/571/127.abstract N2 - This excellent review brings together evidence from primary care that will undoubtedly help clinicians in their quest for earlier cancer diagnoses for their patients.1 It is particularly welcome within the current context of the Department of Health's National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative.2 Recent policy announcements have focused on easier and quicker access to investigations for GPs for suspected cancer symptoms, and the development and implementation of software for GPs to identify early cancer symptoms within 5 years. Such policies are likely to help save the estimated 5000–10 000 lives per year currently … ER -