Suspected cancer

List of quality statements

Statement 1 GPs have direct access to diagnostic endoscopy, ultrasound, MRI, X-ray and CT for people with suspected cancer.

Statement 2 People presenting in primary care with symptoms that suggest oesophageal or stomach cancer have an urgent direct access upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Statement 3 Adults presenting in primary care with symptoms that suggest colorectal cancer, who do not meet the referral pathway criteria, have a test for blood in their faeces.

Statement 4 People with suspected cancer who are referred to a cancer service are given written information encouraging them to attend.