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Waiting times to first treatment January 2000 to May 2003 (range in days in brackets).
| Mean waiting time to treatment from first referrala | % of patients treated within 1 month | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 (1–109) | 60 |
| Neoadjuvant therapy | 32 (13–93) | 56 |
| Primary surgery | 31 (1–109) | 63 |
Either from gastroenterologist at our hospital or tertiary referral from another hospital.
