Was There Shortening of the Interval Between Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Southern Netherlands Between 2005 and 2008?

Abstract Background The Dutch Cancer Society proposed that the interval between diagnosis and start of treatment should be less than 15 working days. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the interval from diagnosis to treatment for patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) shortened between 2005 and 2008 in hospitals in southern Netherlands. Methods Patients with CRC diagnosed in six hospitals in southern Netherlands during January to December in 2005 ( n = 445) and January to July in 2008 ( n = 353) were included. The time between diagnosis and start of treatment was assessed, and t... Mehr ...