Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer diagnoses, stage and survival in Alberta

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Authors

Emily Heer · University of Calgary

Yibing Ruan · University of Calgary

Devon J. Boyne · University of Calgary

Tamer N. Jarada · University of Calgary

Daniel Yick Chin Heng · University of Calgary

Jan‐Willem Henning · University of Calgary

Donald M. Morris ·

Abstract

The results from our analyses suggest that health care disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta considerably affected cancer outcomes. Given that the largest impact was observed among early-stage cancers and those with organized screening programs, additional system capacity may be needed to mitigate future impact.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Healthcare cost, quality, practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Canadian Medical Association Journal

Volume 195, Issue 23, pp. E804-E812

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.221512

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