Journal article
Delays in the diagnosis of lung cancer
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Many patients with lung cancer report delays in diagnosing their disease. This may contribute to advanced stage at diagnosis and poor long term survival. This study explores the delays experienced by patients referred to a regional cancer centre with lung cancer.
METHODS: A prospective cohort of patients referred with newly diagnosed lung cancer were surveyed over a 3 month period to assess delays in diagnosis. Patients were asked …
Authors
Ellis PM; Vandermeer R
Journal
Journal of Thoracic Disease, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 183–188
Publication Date
September 2011
DOI
10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2011.01.01
ISSN
2072-1439