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Suspected cancer

  • Quality standard
  • Reference number: QS124
  • Published:  30 June 2016
  • Last updated:  05 December 2017
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  • List of quality statements
  • Quality statement 1: Direct access to diagnostic tests
  • Quality statement 2: Urgent direct access endoscopy for oesophageal or stomach cancer
  • Quality statement 3: Testing for blood in faeces
  • Quality statement 4: Encouraging attendance at cancer services
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Update information

Minor changes since publication

July 2021: The source guidance for statement 3 was amended in line with the updated NICE guideline on suspected cancer: recognition and referral.

December 2017: The definitions and source guidance sections in statement 3 were updated to ensure alignment with NICE diagnostics guidance on quantitative faecal immunochemical tests to guide referral for colorectal cancer in primary care.


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