Cancer referral process Flashcards
Name the steps of the cancer patient pathway in order
1) Development of cancer
2) Presentation
3) investigation
4) Diagnosis
5) Treatment
6) Response assessment
7) Living with and beyond cancer
8) Relapse
In which steps of the cancer patient pathway do the MDT feature most heaviloy
Investigation and treatment
Name 5 preventable causes of cancer
Any from: Tobacco Obesity Unhealthy diet w low fruit and veg Lack of physical activity Alcohol use Urban air pollution HPV infection (16) Hepatitis UV Indoor smoke
Which 5 cancers most commonly cause death?
lung, liver, colorectal, stomach, breast
3 ways that patients with cancer present in primary care
Suspicious symptoms/ red flags
Screening
Incidental findings
What red flag symptoms may patients present with?
Weight loss Lumps Anaemia/ infections Unexplained bleeding Generally unwell
What does the Wilson Criteria assess?
The validity of offering a screening service
At what frequency is cervical cancer screened
3 yearly aged 25-49
5 yearly aged 50-64
At what frequency is breast cancer screened
50-70 3 yearly
At what age is screening for bowel cancer offered?
55
Why may patients not attend screening
Fear Busy Feel well Prior negative experience Language barriers Previous bad experience
What is meant by an incidental finding
Found when investigating something else
