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Review
. 2023 Jan 4;30(1):681-687.
doi: 10.3390/curroncol30010053.

Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer-Related Care in the United States: An Overview

Iktej Singh Jabbal  1 , Saad Sabbagh  1 , Barbara Dominguez  1 , Mira Itani  1 , Mohamed Mohanna  1 , Thomas Samuel  1 , Zeina Nahleh  1
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Review

Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer-Related Care in the United States: An Overview

Iktej Singh Jabbal et al. Curr Oncol. .

Abstract

COVID-19 impacted several health services, including cancer-related care. Its implications were significant due to the lapse in hospital resources, compounded by the delays stemming from the economic effects on patients' jobs and medical coverage. Furthermore, reports suggesting an increased risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 in patients with cancer and those on active cancer treatment caused additional fear and potential delays in seeking medical services. This review provides an overview of the pandemic's impact on cancer care in the United States and suggests measures for tackling similar situations in the future.

Keywords: COVID-19 vaccines; cancer care; cancer screening; coronavirus; early detection of cancer.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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