Suspected Cancer Vague Symptoms – Rapid Diagnostic Service
Many patients visit their GP with symptoms, such as weight loss and tiredness which have no obvious cause. There may be a minor cause for such symptoms, but there is a small chance that they could be the signs of a serious illness, such as cancer. GPs can now refer these patients to the Rapid Diagnostic Service.
Wexham Park Hospital
A two-year pilot scheme at Wexham Park Hospital, designed to provide fast track tests for patients who may have a serious illness, was launched in November 2019.
Many patients visit their GP with symptoms, such as weight loss and tiredness which have no obvious cause. There may be a minor cause for such symptoms, but there is a small chance that they could be the signs of a serious illness, such as cancer. GPs can now refer these patients to the Rapid Diagnostic Service.
The service aims to
• carry out tests quickly to improve diagnosis
• diagnose or exclude cancer and other conditions earlier
• reduce the number of patients that require treatment as emergencies or visit their GP with late stage disease
• improve patient experience and outcomes
After routine laboratory tests by the GP, patients referred to the clinic will have rapid access to CT scanning of the chest, abdomen and pelvis. Once the results of these tests are known, the patient will be referred promptly to the most appropriate clinical service.
The clinic is run by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Frimley NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, the Thames Valley and Surrey & Sussex Cancer Alliances.
Frimley Park Hospital
A two-year pilot scheme at Frimley Park Hospital, designed to provide fast track tests for patients who may have a serious illness, launched in March 2021.
Many patients visit their GP with symptoms, such as weight loss and tiredness which have no obvious cause. There may be a minor cause for such symptoms, but there is a small chance that they could be the signs of a serious illness, such as cancer. GP's can now refer these patients to the Rapid Diagnostic Service.
The service aims to:
• carry out tests quickly to improve diagnosis
• diagnose or exclude cancer and other conditions earlier
• reduce the number of patients that require treatment as emergencies or visit their GP with late stage disease
• improve patient experience and outcomes
After routine laboratory tests by the GP, patients referred to the clinic will have rapid access to CT scanning of the chest, abdomen and pelvis. Once the results of these tests are known, the patient will be referred promptly to the most appropriate clinical service.
The clinic is run by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Frimley NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, the Thames Valley and Surrey & Sussex Cancer Alliances.