Table 4 Delay time in relation to type of primary tumour and staging at diagnosis

Delay time (months)

Dukes’ A-B

Dukes’ C

Dukes’ D

Total*

< 6

8

15

8

31

≥ 6

5

9

15

29

Total

13

24

23

60

Delay time (months)

Dukes’ A-B

Dukes’ C

Dukes’ D

Total*

< 6

8

15

8

31

≥ 6

5

9

15

29

Total

13

24

23

60