Study highlighted significant variation in the use of primary care investigations prior to a cancer diagnosis in England. Analyzing data from over 50,000 patients across 1868 general practices, researchers found that the majority of patients had at least one chronic disease and were over 60 at diagnosis. However, the use of primary care investigations varied widely, indicating a need for standardization in practices. This information can help inform healthcare providers and policymakers on improving care pathways for cancer patients in the future.
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Use of tests by GPs before cancer diagnosis varies fourfold, study finds
