'Unacceptable' delays in diagnosing secondary breast cancer One in four patients with secondary breast cancer had to visit their GP three or more times before they got a diagnosis, a survey suggests.
A breast cancer charity said there should be more awareness that the disease can spread to other parts of the body.
GPs said they were doing their best for patients but symptoms could be difficult to spot. BBC News
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A breast cancer charity said there should be more awareness that the disease can spread to other parts of the body.
GPs said they were doing their best for patients but symptoms could be difficult to spot. BBC News
See also:
- GPs are highly trained to spot cancer – but need more diagnostics and time with their patients, says RCGP Royal College of General Practitioners
- Thousands with incurable breast cancer 'have at least three GP visits before being diagnosed' The Daily Mail
- Quarter of women with incurable breast cancer sees GP at least three times before diagnosis The Daily Telegraph
- Thousands of women suffering 'avoidable' delays with diagnosis of incurable breast cancer, study finds The Independent
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