CANCER SYMPTOMS FIRST NOTED DATE is the date when the symptoms were first noted related to the cancer diagnosis as agreed between the CONSULTANT and the PATIENT during a Cancer Care Spell.

Note:

• Depending on the length of time this should normally include at least the month and year. The day should also be included if known. If the symptoms have been present for a long time then it may only be possible to record the year.
• In these circumstances the Format/Length will be:
  • Date (including year, month and day): CCYY-MM-DD
  • Year and month: YYYY-MM
  • Year only: YYYY.

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
formerly	SYMPTOMS FIRST NOTED DATE
plural	CANCER SYMPTOMS FIRST NOTED DATES