How frequently do young people with potential cancer symptoms present in primary care?

British Journal of General Practice

Lorna A Fern¹  Jeremy Whelan¹  Una Macleod¹  Ian Lewis¹  Tim OB Eden¹  Christine Campbell¹  Robert Grant¹  David Weller¹ 

[1] National Cancer Research Institute; Teenage & Young Adult Clinical Studies Group, University College Hospitals London NHS Foundation Trust, London

关键词: cancer;    diagnosis;    primary health care;    teenagers and young adults;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp11X572418

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Although uncommon in teenagers and young adults, cancer is the leading cause of non-accidental death in those aged 15–24 years. A prolonged period to cancer diagnosis in this cohort is reported and thought to be a consequence of the rarity of cancer in this age group, together with the complexity of presenting symptoms. Although diagnostic delay is perceived to be a problem for teenagers and young adults with cancer, little research has focused on their use of primary care services.

【 授权许可】

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