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Statistics About The Average Time From Cancer Diagnosis To Treatment
The average time from cancer diagnosis to treatment varies significantly depending on the type of cancer, with some patients receiving treatment within days while others may experience delays of several weeks or even months.
In this post, we explore a comprehensive collection of statistics detailing the average time intervals from cancer diagnosis to treatment across various countries and cancer types. From the prompt initiation of treatment for prostate cancer to the nuanced timelines for breast and lung cancer patients, these insights shed light on the global landscape of cancer care and its timeliness.
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"The majority of cancer patients start treatment within 31 days of their diagnosis."
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"84.4% of cases in UK, saw first treatments received within 62 days of diagnosis."
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"The average time to begin treatment upon prostate cancer diagnosis is 21 days."
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"For lung cancer patients, 81.4% start the treatment within 62 days of diagnosis."
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"Around 84% of patients with colon cancer start treatment within 30 days of diagnosis."
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"67% of women with breast cancer begin treatment within 33 days of diagnosis."
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"On average, the wait for surgical treatment after cancer diagnosis is around 29 days."
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"From 2006 to 2008 in Canada, the median wait time from diagnosis to first treatment for breast cancer was 28 days."
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"Median time from first documentation of symptoms to diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is 65 days."
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"In Ireland, more than 50% of cancer patients received treatment within 15 days from diagnosis."
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"In breast cancer cases in Scotland, 95% of patients receive their first treatment within 31 days of decision to treat."
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"In 2018, around 74% of cancer patients in Wales started treatment within two months of their first suspicion of cancer and within one month of diagnosis."
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"In Germany, time from diagnosis to treatment for colorectal cancer is on average 31 days."
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"In Sweden, median time from diagnosis to treatment for lung cancer is 29 days."
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"In China, the median time from diagnosis to treatment initiation for colorectal cancer is 15 days."
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"In Brazil, median waiting time from diagnosis to treatment for breast cancer is 66 days."
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"In the Netherlands, the average time from diagnosis to treatment for lung cancer is 35 days."
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"In Japan, 50% of colorectal cancer patients receive treatment within 33 days of diagnosis."
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"In Australia, median time from prostate cancer diagnosis to treatment initiation is 56 days."
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"In South Korea, the median time from colorectal cancer diagnosis to treatment commencement is 23 days."