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The 2-week wait and other initiatives to improve cancer diagnosis: Has it altered survival? The answer is unclear-the evidence is too weak.

Clare R Bankhead
Published in: European journal of cancer care (2017)
The UK is one of the lowest ranked high-income countries for cancer survival. Later stage at diagnosis is a significant contributor to reduced survival. Several strategies have been introduced to reduce delays in an effort to diagnose cancer earlier. This commentary summarises the evidence and impact of these initiatives.
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