Chest Australia: Reducing Time To Consult in Primary Care With Symptoms of Lung Cancer.

Grant number: 1064121 | Funding period: 2014 - 2018

Completed

Abstract

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Australia and the second commonest cause of all deaths in men. Earlier, timely diagnosis could be a critical factor in improving lung cancer outcomes as many people present with late stage disease having had symptoms for a long time. This trial tests a novel nurse-led intervention in general practice aimed at promoting earlier consulting by people at higher risk of lung cancer when they develop chest symptoms.

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