Surg J R Coll Surg E
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Surg J R Coll Surg E · Oct 2009
Two week rule referral for patients with colorectal cancer below the age of 50; are we being ageist?
The TWR system was introduced in July 2000. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether patients below the age of 50 years with colorectal cancer (CRC) are experiencing delays in treatment. ⋯ Patients with symptoms of CRC below the age of 50 years may face referral and diagnostic delay if not referred via the TWR system; many of these would be eligible if age was not a deciding factor.