OX2: Understanding the pattern of symptoms for pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs) to improve the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer: analysis of the QResearch database

Abstract

This article is the study protocol and statistical analysis plan for the project. This study is set up to identify and quantify "red flag" symptoms associated with the diagnosis of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasm (PNEN) and compare these with the symptoms associated with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The results of this study will inform the evidence base for the refinement of the QCancer (Pancreas) tools, which have been integrated into the UK NHS primary care computer systems, to improve the early recognition of PNEN.