Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on female breast, colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer incidence, stage and healthcare pathway to diagnosis during 2020 in Wales, UK, using a national cancer clinical record system.

Giles GreeneRowena GriffithsJun HanAshley AkbariMonica JonesJane LyonsRonan A LyonsMartin RollesFatemeh TorabiJanet WarlowEva J A MorrisMark LawlerDyfed Wyn Huws

Published in: British journal of cancer (2022)

Significantly fewer cases of three common cancers were diagnosed in 2020. Detrimental impacts on outcomes varied between cancers. Ongoing surveillance with health service optimisation will be needed to mitigate impacts.

Keyphrases

sars cov
healthcare
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
public health
risk factors
coronavirus disease
cross sectional
young adults
health information
metabolic syndrome
social media
glycemic control