The Guardian headlines important findings from our recent study on ethnic differences in timeliness of cancer diagnosis. theguardian.com/society/2022/a…

He was one of the ‘greats’, sad that he’s gone.

Cancer: common blood tests are ordered in two-fifths of patients subsequently diagnosed with cancer. Patient group differences show potential for greater use doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2… Ben Cranfield Behavioural Science & Health UCL CanTest @glyratzopoulos Ruth Swann Greg Rubin Gary Abel Dr Monica Koo

In The Lancet, our very large primary care trial (30000 participants) shows H pylori eradication protects against aspirin-induced peptic ulcer bleeds. Need to revise gastroprotection strategies?. Tony Avery Chris Hawkey authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S01…

We show that barriers to presentation of colorectal cancer symptoms are different for rural dwellers and need tailored interventions to enable early consultation. whttps://www.mdpi.com/2042376 #mdpicancers via Cancers MDPI

Prof Ruth Etzioni outlining the challenges of using #MCEDs for symptomatic #cancer #diagnosis in #primarycare #CaPRI2023

So, so sad to see this. I was one of the female researchers who benefited from Elizabeth's brilliant support and mentorship. Sending huge condolences to her family, friends and colleagues

Well-deserved!

First British tourists of the summer season are here. Middle aged couple with a caravan that had a UKIP sticker in the window. Assumed I spoke English, asked for directions, I replied in French. The woman tutted, rolled her eyes and said, "They don't even try to speak English"

Cancer: Improvements in the diagnostic process for cancer patients were found between 2014 and 2018 in English practices doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2… Ruth Swann Gary Abel Jana Witt Sara YoryosLyratzopoulos Greg Rubin #PrimaryCare

Prostate cancer: Symptom misinterpretation and reluctance to discuss health issues contribute to delayed healthcare presentation in Black men with possible prostate cancer doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2… @exetermed #PrimaryCare

UTIs & cancer: Older women with recurrent or persistent UTIs may be at increased risk of missed diagnostic opportunities for bladder and kidney cancer doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2… Yin Zhou @HardeepSingMD william hamilton @Glyratzopoulos Fiona Walter Dr. Steph Archer #PrimaryCare

Massive congratulations to the brilliant Christian von Wagner on his promotion to Professor at Behavioural Science & Health UCL 🎉 And so nice to see you and Katie Robb in Turin last week. I think Jane Wardle would be super-proud

Audit shows faster cancer diagnosis from 2014 to 2018. Read the findings of the National Cancer Diagnosis Audits for England doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2…  Watch the 1-min video  Ruth Swann Gary Abel Jana Witt Sara YoryosLyratzopoulos Greg Rubin #PrimaryCare

New paper on variation in blood test use by symptom presentation in patients subsequently diagnosed with cancer (link: doi.org/10.3390/cancer…). I am grateful for the support from Greg Rubin Gary Abel Ruth Swann Sean McPhail Sarah Moore YoryosLyratzopoulos CanTest John

Latest publication from ongoing research into the potential impact of lowering urgent cancer referral thresholds is now out: doi.org/10.3390/cancer…

Bottom line is most patients who present to their GP with a high risk symptom for cancer don't present with a lower risk symptom in the previous year (or at least don't have it recorded). This differs by cancer site and symptom. Lots more in the paper and loads in the supplement!

Northallerton last Thursday

Congratulations to our colleague Rebecca Fitzgerald Rebecca Fitzgerald Lab who has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. #BEST4 #heartburnhealth. Amazing recognition of your huge scientific contribution to tackling oesophageal cancer

Congratulations on a great career. Enjoy retirement!