Cancer remains one of the most frequent causes of death in Denmark. Approximately 35,000 Danish residents are diagnosed with cancer each year. Due to better diagnostic methods and better treatment, the proportion of cancer survivors is increasing. Today, 383,327 Danes live with or after a diagnosis of cancer., and the number of cancer survivors is increasing by approx. 4 per cent each year.
The healthcare system must be capable of delivering the correct diagnosis quickly, with a focus on follow-up and recurrence. Most cancers are detected through symptom presentation in general practice. The group investigates the entire diagnostic process, ranging from the first symptoms to investigations, treatment, follow-up and recurrence in general practice, as well as the effect of fast-track cancer pathways.
The research focuses on the following key areas:
Medical and epidemiological studies constitute an important basis for investigating these research topics, but the group also applies an interdisciplinary approach combining various theoretical frameworks, scientific methods and academic disciplines.
The research group collaborates closely with several hospital-based oncology departments and with partners in organisational research, psychology, anthropology, sociology and health economics.
The research group collaborates closely with hospital-based oncology departments and with partners in organisational research, psychology, anthropology, sociology and health economics.