How this fits in

There remains significant interest in understanding the components of primary care management of suspected cancer that may contribute to timeliness of diagnoses and cancer outcomes. This study has generated novel insights into the structure and organisation of primary care investigation of suspected cancer internationally. By comparing care between similar countries, this work can help to facilitate understanding of potential best practice in other countries and to stimulate further research to understand drivers of more favourable cancer outcomes. The schematics developed in this study can be used by clinicians to help identify opportunities and key considerations when looking to optimise referral pathways in cancer care.