Retrospective Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Primary Breast Cancer Care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed breast cancer care for patients and healthcare providers. Circumstances varied greatly by region and hospital, depending on COVID-19 prevalence, case mix, hospital type, and available resources. These challenges have disrupted screening programs and have been particularly distressing for both women with a breast cancer diagnosis and their providers.

Summary

This review explores the retrospective impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary breast cancer care. It analyzes changes in screening participation, diagnosis rates, treatment modalities, and the delivery of psycho-oncological support during the pandemic. The study found a significant reduction in breast cancer screenings and a subsequent stage shift in diagnoses, with few

SUBMITTER: Pruss M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11493392 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature