A Third of Cancer Patients Wait to be Referred

The transcript discusses Francis Cleary's experience with an inoperable tumor and the challenges he faced in getting timely medical appointments. A national audit reveals that many patients face similar delays in cancer diagnosis, with some requiring multiple GP visits before referral to specialists. Professor Greg Rubin highlights the difficulty in diagnosing cancer due to common symptoms and the rarity of the disease. Despite the challenges, Francis praises his medical team for their care, although the lost time before diagnosis was critical.

What did Professor Greg Rubin identify as a difficulty in diagnosing cancer?

What was the outcome of Francis Cleary's diagnosis?