Referral for suspected cancer

Summary

The NICE clinical guideline on referral for suspected cancer will help general practitioners (GPs) make decisions about when to refer people to specialists when they present with symptoms that could be caused by cancer. This guideline is not about treating cancer.

Documents

For healthcare professionals

• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: NICE guideline
• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: NICE guideline (Word version)
• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: full guideline (part one)
• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: full guideline (part two)
• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: full guideline, appendix A
• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: full guideline, appendix B
• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: full guideline, appendix C
• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: full guideline, appendix D
• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: quick reference guide

For patients, carers and the public

• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: information for the public

Background information

• Scope: Referral guidelines for suspected cancer
• NICE guidelines set to reduce variation in referral times for people with suspected cancer
• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: distribution list

Implementing this guidance

Any further information NICE has produced to help the NHS implement this guideline locally is linked to below:

• Referral for suspected cancer: presenter slides
• Upper GI endoscopy service commissioning guide
• CG27 Referral for suspected cancer: Online educational tool