Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stage and incidence of head and neck cancer: A rapid review and meta-analysis.

Kelten ClementsAlekh ThapaAnna Cowell David I Conway Catriona M Douglas Claire Paterson

Published in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2024)

This review indicates that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was upstaging of HNC at diagnosis, suggesting the provision of care to HNC patients was significantly affected.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
palliative care
healthcare
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
risk factors
peritoneal dialysis
pain management
chronic pain