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Aims To review the characteristics of the patient group referred to Barts Health with Oesphago-gastric (OG) Cancer in one year (2018-19). To evaluate demographic trends in patients presenting as emergency referrals and the effect of language on patients’ pathway to diagnosis. Methods We collated a list of patients referred to the Upper GI MDT with OG cancer in one year (2018-2019). We collected relevant pre-determined data points from the trust electronic record system. Patients with missing or insufficient data were excluded. Results Our population of 125 patients (median age 69) included 51% White British, 11% Bangladeshi, 10% Afro-Caribbean and 4% Pakistani; proportions which are significantly different to that of the UK average (p &amp;lt; 0.002). 46% of patients presented by GP 2WW referrals and 32% emergency referrals. The 29% of the population that did not have English as a first language were not shown to be more likely to present acutely (p = 0.49). 18.7% of patients had more than 62 days between referral and MDT discussion; themes of delay were inappropriate referral type, histology delay and atypical presentation. Conclusions Our OG cancer population has a significantly different ethnic makeup compared to UK average. Our data shows higher acute presentations and lower GP 2WW referrals. We did not demonstrate that language as a single parameter was linked to acute presentation. A number of modifiable delays to diagnosis were identified particularly the need for repeat biopsies. Further analysis is required using more sophisticated socio-economic parameters to assess how ethnicity can influence presentation of OG cancer.

EP.WE.1026Pathways to the Upper GI MDT; an evaluation of the factors influencing patient routes to diagnosis of oesphago-gastric cancer