Impact of Covid-19 on Breast Cancer Screening.
Kely Paviani StevanatoFernando Castilho PellosoDeise Helena Pelloso BorghesanHelena Fiats RibeiroMaria Dalva De Barros CarvalhoSandra Marisa RibeiroPublished in: Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP (2024)
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on breast cancer screening efforts, especially in detecting the disease in early stages. Health services shifted their focus towards caring for COVID-19 patients, therefore neglecting routine screening programs and interventions. Additionally, the population's fear of contagion contributed to a decrease in demand for screening tests.