The impact of episodic screening interruption: COVID-19 and population-based cancer screening in Canada

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Authors

Jean HE Yong

James G. Mainprize · Sunnybrook Hospital

Martin J. Yaffe · University of Toronto

Yibing Ruan · Alberta Health Services

Abbey E. Poirier · Alberta Health Services

Andrew J. Coldman

Claude Nadeau · Statistics Canada

Nicolas Iragorri ·

Abstract

Interruptions in cancer screening will lead to additional cancer deaths, additional advanced cancers diagnosed, and a surge in demand for downstream resources when screening resumes. An effective strategy is needed to minimize potential harm to people who missed their screening.

Topics & Keywords

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Medical Screening

Volume 28, Issue 2, pp. 100-107

DOI: 10.1177/0969141320974711

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