Journal article
Delays in diagnosis and initiating treatment for patients with lung cancer
Abstract
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Background: Many patients with lung cancer report delays in the diagnosis of their disease. This situation 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 to a regional cancer centre with newly diagnosed lung cancer were surveyed over a …
Authors
Vandermeer RL; Dimitry SJ; Arnold A; Ellis PM
Journal
Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol. 24, No. 18_suppl, pp. 6102–6102
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
June 20, 2006
DOI
10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.6102
ISSN
0732-183X