Over half of rare cancers are being diagnosed in A&E because the NHS is failing to detect them in time.<\/p>\n
Figures show that 57% of patients with Cancers of Unknown Primary (CUP) are being diagnosed after going to A&E or after having an emergency referral to hospital.<\/p>\n
This means that GPs and other medical practitioners may have previously failed to detect the cancer, causing it to progress to the advanced stages.<\/p>\n
CUP refers to patients that have cancer, but doctors do not know where the tumour originated. \u00a0Often this happens because the primary cancer has been present for some time.<\/p>\n
Due to the lack of treatment the tumour has spread to other parts of the body and grown, making it difficult to identify where the cancer began.<\/p>\n
Around 44,000 people in the UK were diagnosed with CUP between 2006 and 2010, with only 16% surviving a year after diagnosis. These deaths could be minimised with earlier treatment.<\/p>\n
Sadly, the NHS is failing to spot certain types of cancer in time, significantly reducing a patient\u2019s prospect of survival.<\/p>\n
This was highlighted by Rosie Loftus, of Macmillan Cancer Support, who said: \u201ctoo many people with rarer cancers are not being recognised until a later stage, which reduces their chances of survival.\u201d<\/p>\n
Delayed diagnosis of cancer<\/b><\/p>\n
If you or your loved one has suffered because of a delayed cancer diagnosis, get in touch with us today to discuss your options.<\/p>\n
If we believe that the care provided by medical practitioners fell below a reasonable standard, you will be entitled to pursue a medical negligence compensation claim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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