Recovery From COVID-19–Related Disruptions in Cancer Detection

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Examines changes in cancer screening and diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing 2000-2021 SEER Program data. Identifies trends in overall cancer incidence and diagnosis, and provides data on clinical and demographic disparities in diagnosis, including breakdowns by level of rurality. Discusses the significance of pandemic-influenced missed cancer diagnoses for underserved patients.

Uriel Kim, Johnie Rose, Bryan T. Carroll, et al.

JAMA Network Open, 7(10), e2439263

10/2024

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Access · COVID-19 · Cancer · Health disparities · Health screening · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data