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health1 year ago

"COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to Thousands of Missed Prostate Cancer Diagnoses"

A new study published in BJU International reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant decrease in prostate cancer diagnoses, with a 31% drop in 2020 compared to the prior year in the U.K. This resulted in an estimated 20,000 missed prostate cancer cases in England alone. The study suggests that healthcare providers should focus on identifying the affected individuals and highlights the impact of pandemic-related disruptions on healthcare-seeking behavior and access to non-COVID-19-related healthcare services.

via Fox News|
#covid-19-pandemic#health#healthcare-disruption
health2 years ago

COVID-19 Pandemic Leads to Drastic Drop in Cancer Diagnoses in the U.S.

A new analysis reveals that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant decline in cancer diagnoses in the US, with rates falling by around 15% in 2020 compared to the previous year, equivalent to approximately 125,000 fewer diagnoses. However, the true number of missed cancers could be even higher, possibly in the hundreds of thousands. The study highlights the impact of reduced access to routine care, screenings, and diagnostic tests during the pandemic. The decline in diagnoses was most pronounced for early-stage cancers, increasing the risk of the disease spreading and becoming harder to treat. Individuals facing barriers to healthcare access, such as Hispanic, Asian American, Pacific Islander, uninsured, and socioeconomically deprived populations, were disproportionately affected. Experts warn that delayed and missed cancer diagnoses may lead to increased cancer deaths in the future, although the full extent may not be reflected in data for years to come.

via Daily Mail|
#cancer#cancer-timebomb#covid-19