Pathways to diagnosis of a second primary cancer: protocol for a mixed-methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:As cancer survivors continue to live longer, the incidence of second primary cancers (SPCs) will also rise. Relatively little is understood about the diagnostic pathway for SPCs, how people appraise, interpret symptoms and seek help for a second different cancer and the experiences (including challenges) of healthcare providers relating to SPCs. This study aims to systematically appraise and synthesise the literature on the pathways to diagnosis of an SPC and the associated patient and healthcare provider experiences. METHODS:The approach taken includes systematic searches of published and unpublished literature without any date or language restrictions. MEDLINE, Embase, CAB Abstracts, MEDLINE In-Process and non-indexed citations, PsycINFO, Epub Ahead of Print, In-Process and

SUBMITTER: Kanguru L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5988126 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature