Alicia Ong

Early diagnosis of cancer is associated with improved clinical and patient outcomes. In many countries, primary care practitioners (PCPs) often serve as the first point of contact for patients in the healthcare system. 1 Rubin G. Berendsen A. Crawford S.M. et al. The expanding role of primary care in cancer control. In countries such as England and Denmark, where PCPs serve as the gatekeepers in the health care system, research in early cancer diagnosis has been a critical area of focus.