2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-EP17.04. The Impact of the Emergency Presentation of Patients Diagnosed with Lung Cancer on Treatment Outcomes in Wales.

EP17.04. The Impact of the Emergency Presentation of Patients Diagnosed with Lung Cancer on Treatment Outcomes in Wales. - PDF(Slides)

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The document discusses the impact of emergency presentations of patients diagnosed with lung cancer in Wales and their progression through the cancer pathway. Data from the National Lung Cancer Audit for 2021 was analyzed to determine the number of patients presenting as emergencies in each health board. It was found that 25% of lung cancer cases in Wales were diagnosed following an emergency admission. In most health boards, more than a quarter of patients diagnosed with lung cancer presented as emergencies.<br /><br />The majority of patients who presented as emergencies were palliative, while a small percentage were referred for supportive non-curative treatment. A significant variation in the number of days it took for patients to progress through the pathway was observed, depending on their care plan intent. Patients with curative intent waited the longest for their first treatment, while patients requiring supportive non-curative treatment had a shorter waiting period. The timeline for patients referred for palliative treatment was also shorter.<br /><br />The document highlights the need to improve early detection and treatment of lung cancer to improve patient outcomes. Patients who present through emergency admissions often have advanced disease and experience poorer outcomes. Access to diagnostics is identified as a key area for improvement, as patients with curative intent often require multiple investigations, which can delay their progression through the pathway.<br /><br />To address the issue of emergency presentations, the document suggests implementing lung cancer screening and health awareness campaigns. A pilot for Lung Health Checks is set to begin in September 2023, which is expected to shape the pathway for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment in the future.<br /><br />Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of detecting lung cancer earlier and ensuring timely treatment to improve patient outcomes.

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Lydia Guhaniyogi

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Speaker Lydia Guhaniyogi

Topic Global Health, Health Services & Health Economics: Real World Data

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emergency presentations

lung cancer

Wales

cancer pathway

palliative treatment

supportive non-curative treatment

early detection

patient outcomes

diagnostics

Lung Health Checks