I have posted similar before, but I thought it was worth posting the latest data I have.
Today I sat in on my local Trust's annual cancer performance review and was particularly interested in the head and neck statistics. Of nearly 2000 patients referred on a 2 week pathway for suspected head and neck cancer only 4.8% of those went on to have a cancer diagnosis.
I know that being placed on the 2WW is a great stress for many who come on here seeking reassurance - and we offer that - but it is useful to give the actual stats from one particular hospital. I suspect most are not far off this % conversion rate.
Incidentally this is second lowest rate of positive diagnosis for all the cancers measured (that is a national measure).
Today I sat in on my local Trust's annual cancer performance review
I thought you were retired?
If you have any clout have a go at the appalling provision for dental care in head and neck cancer patients.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
