New GP decision tool aims to slash delays in diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
The recommendations cover urgent investigation, trial of management and differential diagnosis
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The first Australian guidance for GPs on the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer offers tips on spotting red-flag patterns of signs and often non-specific symptoms that should prompt investigation.
The decision support tool has been developed to improve timely diagnosis of the disease, which has a five–year relative survival rate of only 11%.