What is the 2 week rule for suspected cancer?

The Two-Week Wait appointment system was introduced so that anyone with symptoms that might indicate cancer could be seen by a specialist as quickly as possible. Attending this appointment within two weeks is vitally important and will allow you to benefit from: Early reassurance that cancer has not been diagnosed or.

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What is a two week wait?

Your General Practitioner (GP) or dentist may refer you to us for an urgent appointment within two weeks of their assessment of you. Depending on your symptoms, this appointment may be to attend an outpatient clinic, a diagnostic test (such as an X-ray, CT scan or endoscopy) or a combination of both a clinic appointment and diagnostic test. The Two-Week Wait appointment system was introduced so that anyone with symptoms that might indicate cancer could be seen by a specialist as quickly as possible. Attending this appointment within two weeks is vitally important and will allow you to benefit from:

Early reassurance that cancer has not been diagnosed or

an early diagnosis and earlier access to treatment.

Does this mean I have cancer?

Most patients referred under the Two-Week Wait appointment system do not have cancer but may have another condition requiring hospital diagnosis and treatment. There are national referral guidelines for your GP or Dentist to use when making a decision about whether it is appropriate to refer you for an appointment within two weeks.

Will I need any tests?

You may require specialised tests. These may take place either before or during your first hospital appointment or may be organised for a later date. This will help the specialist understand the cause of your symptoms. You may be contacted initially by a nurse who will assess your symptoms and advise on whether an appointment or diagnostic test is the next appropriate step. Please be aware that you may have a physical examination at your appointment.

What do I need to do now?

Please take the earliest appointment offered to you. This includes your first appointment and any further tests or investigations. This helps us develop a treatment plan more quickly. Make sure your GP or dentist has your correct address and telephone number, including mobile number as you may be called by the bookings team. Please try not to cancel your appointment. Let our hospital know immediately if you are unable to attend your appointment so the time can be offered to someone else. It is really important that you arrange an alternative date and time as soon as possible if you cancel. At the end of your hospital appointment you will be given more information about what will happen next. This may include contact details of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).

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What is the chances of dying from prostate cancer?

About 1 man in 41 will die of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer can be a serious disease, but most men diagnosed with prostate cancer do not die from it. In fact, more than 3.1 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today.

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Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer

How common is prostate cancer?

Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in the United States for 2022 are:

About 268,490 new cases of prostate cancer

About 34,500 deaths from prostate cancer

Risk of prostate cancer

About 1 man in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is more likely to develop in older men and in non-Hispanic Black men. About 6 cases in 10 are diagnosed in men who are 65 or older, and it is rare in men under 40. The average age of men at diagnosis is about 66.

Deaths from prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. About 1 man in 41 will die of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer can be a serious disease, but most men diagnosed with prostate cancer do not die from it. In fact, more than 3.1 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today.

For statistics related to survival, see Survival Rates for Prostate Cancer.

Visit our Cancer Statistics Center for more key statistics.

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