Diagnosing cancer in the symptomatic patient.

Abstract:

:Finding cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage gives patients the greatest chance of survival. For a number of cancers, screening tests allow for early detection and treatment, and thereby, reduce cancer-related mortality. However, many cancers are discovered by symptomatic presentation rather than screening. This article addresses several symptoms commonly reported in the primary care setting, including rectal bleeding, a breast lump, cough, lymphadenopathy, and weight loss, and offers an evidence-based approach to the consideration and possibly the diagnosis of cancer.

journal_name

Prim Care

journal_title

Primary care

authors

Salzman BE,Lamb K,Olszewski RF,Tully A,Studdiford J

doi

10.1016/j.pop.2009.07.005

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2009-12-01 00:00:00

pages

651-70; table of contents

issue

4

eissn

0095-4543

issn

1558-299X

pii

S0095-4543(09)00073-6

journal_volume

36

pub_type

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