The work stream aims to:
- Work together to diagnose cancer sooner and improve survival rates
- Ensure those with a suspected cancer diagnosis get access to the right tests, first time
- Improve processes around patient referral from GP to hospital
- Provide quicker diagnosis for patients with vague symptoms
- Ensure more rapid diagnosis for patients
- Provide reassurance for those who don’t have cancer more quickly
- Lead the way in commitment to early diagnosis by piloting national initiatives.
Workstream leads:
Helen Ryan, Macmillan Project Lead (Early Diagnosis),
Angie Craig, Assistant Director of Operations at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
Rob Turner, Operation Clinical Cancer Lead, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
