Caroline Chapman

Oct 26, 2023 | bjgp.org | James Bailey |Alastair Morton |James Jones |Caroline Chapman

colorectal cancer faecal immunochemical testing inequality social deprivation primary health care referral and consultation INTRODUCTION Colorectal cancer (CRC) is common, with over 42 000 new cases and 16 000 deaths in the UK annually.1 Survival is related to stage,2 with 90% of early stage diagnoses surviving >5 years compared with 10% diagnosed at advanced stage.3 Population- based screening of asymptomatic patients and expedited diagnostic pathways for patients with symptoms aim to...

Oct 16, 2023 | bjgp.org | James Bailey |Alastair Morton |James Jones |Caroline Chapman

colorectal cancer faecal immunochemical testing inequality social deprivation primary health care referral and consultation INTRODUCTION Colorectal cancer (CRC) is common, with over 42 000 new cases and 16 000 deaths in the UK annually.1 Survival is related to stage,2 with 90% of early stage diagnoses surviving >5 years compared with 10% diagnosed at advanced stage.3 Population- based screening of asymptomatic patients and expedited diagnostic pathways for patients with symptoms aim to...

Aug 23, 2023 | bjgp.org | James Bailey |Alastair Morton |James Jones |Caroline Chapman

AbstractBackground: Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) usage for symptomatic patients is increasing, but variations in use by sociodemographics are unknown. We introduced FIT for symptomatic patients in November 2017. Aim: Identify whether demographics, ethnicity or social deprivation affect FIT return in symptomatic patients. Design and Setting: FIT was introduced as a triage tool in Primary Care and was mandated for all colorectal referrals (except rectal bleeding/mass) to secondary care.