CANCER STATUS

This is to identify urgent GP referrals for suspected cancer who are subsequently diagnosed with cancer.

National Codes:

1 suspected cancer
3 no new cancer diagnosis identified by the Trust
5 diagnosis of new cancer confirmed - treatment not yet planned
6 diagnosis of new cancer confirmed - NHS treatment planned
7 diagnosis of new cancer confirmed - no NHS treatment planned
8 first treatment commenced (NHS only)

References: The NHS National Cancer Waiting Times, DH, DSCN 22/2002.

 

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plural CANCER STATUSES