Background: It is unclear whether more timely cancer diagnosis brings favourable outcomes,
with much of the previous evidence, in some cancers, being equivocal. We set out to …

The nature of cancer control is changing, with an increasing emphasis, fuelled by public and
political demand, on prevention, early diagnosis, and patient experience during and after …

Colorectal cancer is a major global health problem, with survival varying according to stage
at diagnosis. Delayed diagnosis can result from patient, practitioner or hospital delay. This …

Background: It has been suggested that the known poorer survival from cancer in the United
Kingdom, compared with other European countries, can be attributed to more advanced …

_Objective:_ To assess public awareness of cancer warning signs, anticipated delay, and
perceived barriers to seeking medical advice in the British population. Methods: We carried …

Objective: We aimed to develop and validate a measurement tool to assess cancer
awareness in the general population: the cancer awareness measure (CAM). Methods: Items …

As knowledge on the causation of cancers advances and new treatments are developed, early
recognition and accurate diagnosis becomes increasingly important. This review focused …

Objective: Little is known about ethnic differences in awareness of cancer-warning signs or
help-seeking behaviour in Britain. As part of the National Awareness and Early Diagnosis …

Background New out-of-hours healthcare services in the UK are intended to offer simple,
convenient access and effective triage. They may be unsatisfactory for patients with complex …

Background Prior to diagnosis, patients with haematological cancers often have multiple
primary care consultations, resulting in diagnostic delay. They are less likely to be referred …