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Teenagers and young adults with cancer can face long delays before finally being diagnosed
Date:6/8/2008

rring patients in a timely fashion to appropriate experts; but above all, considering the possibility of cancer in this age range. Cancer is, after all, the most common disease causing death in the 15-24 age range, accounting for 11% of all deaths."

Prof Eden and Ms Smith say that a group of colleagues working together are planning educational programmes about health and cancer symptoms for young people through Teenage Cancer Trust. They are also investigating why rare but serious symptoms and signs do not trigger a rapid response by professionals within the health service.


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Contact: Emma Mason
wordmason@mac.com
44-077-112-96986
Teenage Cancer Trust
Source:Eurekalert

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