back pain - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 01/2018
Back pain
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Back pain with weight loss, 60 and over | Pancreatic | Consider an urgent direct access CT scan (to be performed within 2 weeks), or an urgent ultrasound scan if CT is not available |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Back pain (persistent), 60 and over | Myeloma | Offer a full blood count, blood tests for calcium and plasma viscosity or erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
Reference:
pain in adults - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)