BASIS OF DIAGNOSIS (CANCER)

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Death Certificate: The only information available is from a death certificate

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Clinical: Diagnosis made before death but without the benefit of any of the following (2-7)

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Clinical Investigation:

Includes all diagnostic techniques (e.g. X-rays, Endoscopy, imaging, Ultrasound Scan, exploratory surgery and autopsy) without a TISSUE diagnosis

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Specific Tumour markers:

Includes biochemical and/or immunological markers which are specific for a Tumour site

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Cytology:

Examination of CELLS whether from a primary or secondary site, including fluids aspirated using endoscopes or needles. Also including microscopic examination of peripheral blood films and trephine bone marrow aspirates

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Histology of a metastasis:

Histological examination of TISSUES from a metastasis, including autopsy specimens

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Histology of a primary Tumour:

Histological examination of TISSUE from the primary Tumour, however obtained, including all cutting and bone marrow Biopsies. Also includes autopsy specimens of a primary Tumour

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Unknown: No information on how the diagnosis has been made (e.g. Patient Administration System (PAS) /Hospital Information Support System (HISS) record only)