What causes delays in diagnosing blood cancers? A rapid review of the evidence

CONCLUSION: Blood cancers are difficult to diagnose due to non-specific heterogeneous symptoms, and this is reflected in how those symptoms are interpreted by patients and managed by HCPs. It is important to understand how different interpretations affect delays in help-seeking, and what HCPs can do to support timely follow-up for patients.PMID:37039465 | DOI:10.1017/S1463423623000129

Source: Primary Care - April 11, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Georgia B Black Laura Boswell Jenny Harris Katriina L Whitaker Source Type: research