The COVID-19 pandemic led to a notable decline in new cancer diagnoses in Manitoba, Canada, particularly affecting breast, colon, and rectal cancers. The study highlights the urgent need for healthcare strategies to mitigate the impact of future disruptions on cancer detection and treatment.
By Neha MathurSep 6 2023 In a recent article published in JAMA Network Open, researchers evaluated the association between the coronavirus disease 2019 -triggered pandemic and cancer incidence to inform strategies potentially reducing the public healthcare system's vulnerability to future disruptions.
Data on the association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer care health services could help identify strategies for decreasing the healthcare system's vulnerability to similar future disruptions . Related StoriesFinally, the team used interrupted time-series analysis with a long preintervention period that accounted for baseline or seasonal trends in cancer diagnoses. They calculated counterfactual and fitted estimate ratios and 95% confidence intervals and used a forest plot to plot them.
There was a decrease in breast cancer incidence only among women ≥75 years, likely due to reduced availability of diagnostic mammography or hesitancy in seeking medical care during the pandemic.
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