Evaluating diagnostic strategies for early detection of cancer: the CanTest framework.

Fiona Mary WalterMatthew J ThompsonIan WellwoodGary A AbelWilliam HamiltonMargaret JohnsonGeorgios LyratzopoulosMichael P MessengerRichard D NealGreg RubinHardeep SinghAnne SpencerStephen SuttonPeter VedstedJon D Emery
Published in: BMC cancer (2019)
This framework is suitable for testing in low prevalence populations, where tests are often applied for triage testing and incorporated into a wider diagnostic strategy. It has relevance for a wide range of stakeholders including patients, policymakers, purchasers, healthcare providers and industry.