Rapid Diagnostic Pathway for Non-Site-Specific Cancer

Studies show that some patients with vague symptoms could have underlying cancer. A specialized service, specifically for such cases, has been established at Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust. The service includes pre-referral reviews, examinations, and tests to identify potential malignancies and provide timely care. The pathway is designed for patients with non-specific symptoms suggestive of cancer, who do not fit into traditional cancer pathways. Learn more about this innovative approach to cancer diagnosis.

• Cancer Pathway
• Rapid Diagnostic
• Non-Site-Specific
• Healthcare
• Great Western Hospital

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1. Non-Site Specific (NSS) Cancer Pathway Service Rapid Diagnostic Service Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust

2. Non-Site Specific (NSS) Cancer Pathway Service Background Studies have shown that up to 10% of patients whose symptoms don t align to specific cancers have underlying malignancy and our new service had been established for specifically this purpose.

3. New Rapid Diagnostic Pathway Patient who is unwell New progressive pains e.g. diffuse abdominal, bone pains etc Significant documented unintentional weight loss (>5% in 3 months) New unexplained and persistent non-specific symptoms e.g. breathlessness, nausea, loss of appetite GP has gut feeling that there could be cancer causing the symptoms Patient does not meet site-specific criteria Non-Site Specific(NSS) Cancer Pathway Service

4. Non-Site Specific (NSS) Cancer Pathway Service: Pre referral Review your patient face to face Performed examination to include: Chest, abdomen, skin, breasts, prostate and regional lymph nodes. Pre referral tests to include : Blood tests, Urine dip and BJP, Stool qFIT test For ease, the blood tests can be requested as group on ICE : GP Main Panel Care Sets NSS Bloods

5. NSS Cancer Pathway Service - Proforma

6. NSS Cancer Pathway Service GP Information and Patient Leaflet Patient Leaflet Service proforma, GP information document and patient leaflet all located on Ardens/SystmOne Referral orange button Rapid Access Tab NSS Pathway Service

7. NSS Cancer Pathway Service on eRS

8. NSS Cancer Pathway Patient Journey

9. Unwell with non-site specific symptoms With potential underlying malignancy No recent cancer diagnosis Don t fit into an existing suspected cancer pathway Not for patients with long term symptoms which does not suggest possible underlying cancer Non-Site Specific Cancer Pathway Service In Summary

10. Further information : gwh.nonsitespecific@nhs.net 01793 607791 Mondays am and Thursdays Stacey Caddick (Navigator) Dr Maggie Carson(GP) Non-Site Specific(NSS) Cancer Pathway Service

11. Non-Site Specific(NSS) Cancer Pathway Service ANY QUESTIONS? Feedback welcome.