Background: This prospective cohort study aimed to identify symptom and patient factors that
influence time to lung cancer diagnosis and stage at diagnosis. Methods: Data relating to …

Background. Lung cancer (LC) is often diagnosed late when curative intervention is no
longer viable. However, current referral guidelines (eg UK National Institute for Health and …

Background In the literature, men are often described as unwilling to use healthcare
services, whereas women as frequent users. We conducted a systematic literature review to …

Background Late diagnosis of lung cancer can impact on survival rates. Patients delay
seeking help for a number of reasons. This study explored symptom appraisal and help …

Patients present daily about symptoms that could represent a new diagnosis of cancer. 1
Some will present with easily recognised high risk symptoms such as dysphagia (5 …

Purpose Lung cancer is the most common malignancy and the leading cause of cancer
death globally. Lung cancer incidence and mortality are highest among socioeconomically …

Background Most cancers are diagnosed following contact with primary care. Patients
diagnosed with cancer often see their doctor multiple times with potentially relevant …

Background Worrying about wasting GP time is frequently cited as a barrier to help-seeking
for cancer symptoms. Aim To explore the circumstances under which individuals feel that …

Men are often portrayed-in research studies,'common-sense'accounts and popular media-as
reluctant users of health services. They are said to avoid going to the GP whenever possible …

Lung cancer is a significant international health problem. Aligning clinical practice with
evidence‐based guideline recommendations has the potential to improve patient outcomes …