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Titre :	Effect on survival of delays in referal of patients with breast-cancer symptoms : a retrospective analysis. (1999)
Auteurs :	Richard SAINSBURY ; B. HAWARD ; Colin JOHNSTON
Type de document :	Article
Dans :	Lancet (The) (vol. 353, n° 9159, 1999/04/03)
Pagination :	1132-1135
Langues:	Anglais
Mots-clés :	Délai ; REPORT SOINS ; Accès soins ; Cancer ; Sein ; Enquête ; Survie ; Facteur risque ; Age ; Symptôme
Résumé :	Background : From April 1,1999, family physiscians are required to refer all patients who have suspected breast cancer in the UK urgently to hospital, to be seen within 14 days of referal. We investigated whether delays by providers in routine practice for diagnosis influence survival. (...) Interpretation : Delays by providers in diagnosis of 3 months or more do not seem to be associated with decreased survival in patients presenting with breast cancer. The drive for all women with possible breast cancer to be seen within 14 days will divert resources from other services and is not supported by this study.

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