The projected impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on breast cancer deaths in England due to the cessation of population screening: a national estimation.

Stephen W DuffyFarah SeedatOlive KearinsMike PressJackie WaltonJonathan MylesDaniel VulkanNisha SharmaAnne Mackie

Published in: British journal of cancer (2022)

An estimated 148-687 additional breast cancer deaths may occur as a result of the pandemic-related disruptions. The impact depends on how quickly screening services catch up with delays.

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