Colorectal cancer: how far the diagnosis is from the first symptoms?
M Lukács, L Lakatos, C Csizmadia, T Pandúr, G Mester, G Dávid, L Nagy, Á Király · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2006 · Heft 06
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Background: The morbidity and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) are unfavorable in Hungary. Not only the poor survival but also the health care expenses of an advanced stage tumor make the importance of early diagnosis. The aim of our study was to analyze the time periods that elapsed between the patient, primary, secondary and tertiary referral centers. Method: A questionnaire containing 33 questions related to the symptoms, activity of medical care, and their procedures was used by personal interview with 72 CRC pts (median age 66.4yrs at the time of the diagnosis, M/F ratio 47/25) in Pécs, and Veszprém. Al…
