Study finds COPD patients in England have a 59-day delay in lung cancer diagnosis compared to others.

A study from Brighton and Sussex Medical School reveals that lung disease patients, particularly those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), face significant delays in lung cancer diagnosis. Analyzing data from 11,870 lung cancer patients in England (1990-2019), researchers found COPD patients diagnosed 59 days later than others. The findings highlight the need for updated clinical guidelines and greater awareness among healthcare providers to improve diagnosis times and patient care.