Reduced delays in diagnostic pathways for non-small cell lung cancer after local and National initiatives.

Objectives: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may experience progression and stage shift due to delays in a complex and time-consuming diagnostic work-up. We have analyzed the impact of both a local and national intervention on total time to treatment (TTT).

Material And Methods: All patients diagnosed with NSCLC at a Norwegian county hospital from 2007 to 2016 were reviewed.