Supporting earlier cancer diagnosis
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Discover early diagnosis initiatives, tools and information to support health professionals in increasing the early diagnosis of cancer.
Test Evidence Transition Programme (TET)
TET focuses on the ‘implementation gap’ - the inconsistent adoption of proven interventions - by gathering evidence to address barriers to adoption.
The Early Diagnosis Initiative
Public and voluntary sector partnerships to support and drive forward work on early diagnosis of cancer (formerly NAEDI).
Our policy on early diagnosis
Diagnosing cancer early must remain a priority in the health service. We work to ensure that diagnosing cancer early stays at the top of the agenda.
Primary Care
Diagnosis information for primary care clinicians, including guidelines and supportive documentation.
Accelerate, Coordinate, Evaluate (ACE) Programme
A unique early diagnosis initiative exploring alternative approaches to cancer diagnosis and care pathways.
Pulmonary Nodule Risk app
This app gives clinicians quick and easy access to calculators and guidelines for investigating and managing pulmonary nodules.
Investigations
A selection of tests/investigations that a health professional may use before considering the need for referral.
International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership
ICBP produces research to help identify best international practice and generate insights needed for policy and practice change.
National Cancer Diagnosis Audit (NCDA)
Tools and information to allow investigation of cancer diagnosis through primary care.