Patterns of Prostate-Specific Antigen Testing and Prostate Biopsies During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Harvey W KaufmanZhen ChenJustin K NilesJeff RadcliffYuri Fesko

Published in: JCO clinical cancer informatics (2021)

The findings suggest that a substantial number of prostate screening opportunities and cancer diagnoses have been missed. Efforts are needed to bring such patients back for screening and diagnostic testing and to restore appropriate care for non-COVID-19-related medical conditions.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
healthcare
end stage renal disease
coronavirus disease
sars cov
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
papillary thyroid
benign prostatic hyperplasia
chronic pain
health insurance
affordable care act