The 2-week wait and other initiatives to improve cancer diagnosis: Has it altered survival? The answer is unclear—the evidence is too weak
Bankhead C.
© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd The UK is one of the lowest ranked high-income countries for cancer survival. Later stage at diagnosis is a significant contributor to reduced survival. Several strategies have been introduced to reduce delays in an effort to diagnose cancer earlier. This commentary summarises the evidence and impact of these initiatives.