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

Jabbal, Iktej Singh; Sabbagh, Saad; Dominguez, Barbara; Itani, Mira; Mohanna, Mohamed; Samuel, Thomas A.; Nahleh, Zeina

doi:10.3390/curroncol30010053

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“…Our findings suggest that participants of Hispanic origins encountered various challenges, including housing, income, food, education, and healthcare (Table 3 ). Similar outcomes have been previously reported in the literature [ 24 – 26 ].…”

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“You matter”: patients perceptions and disparities about cancer care and telehealth during and after COVID-19 pandemic

Mohanna,

Herrán,

Dominguez

et al. 2024

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Purpose Disparities in cancer care have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study is to establish how telehealth mitigated the effect of COVID-19 on the healthcare sector and to identify potential disparities in perception and experience with telehealth in cancer care during and after the pandemic. Methods We identified individuals with an established cancer diagnosis who received treatment at a comprehensive academic cancer center with a diverse patient population between 2019 and 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were asked to complete a self-administrated survey intended to collect patient-reported outcomes on socioeconomic and mental health challenges incurred during the pandemic as well as participants’ experience with telehealth. The assessment was adapted from a 21-question-based survey applied for mental health. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participant characteristics and the response to the survey items. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to assess and analyze the contributing factors to the survey responses. Results A total of N = 136 participants were included in this analysis. The majority of participants (60.6%) reported increased anxiety, stress, or experience of distress as a direct result of COVID-19. However, among 54.1% of survey responders participated in a telehealth appointment and 84.4% agreed it was an easy and effective experience. Conclusion Elderly, male, and black participants reported the worst impact related to the pandemic. The majority of patients had a positive experience with telehealth. The results of the study suggest that telehealth services can serve as a tool for patients with cancer during and beyond active treatment to access supportive services.

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“You matter”: patients perceptions and disparities about cancer care and telehealth during and after COVID-19 pandemic

Mohanna,

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Dominguez

et al. 2024

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic had far-reaching effects on health care systems worldwide, including substantial disruptions to cancer screening, diagnosis, and management in the US. [27][28][29][30][31] This repercussion has included health care systems with equal access to care, such as the Veterans Affairs health care system. 32 Although several studies have investigated the pandemic's potential effect on population-level cancer screening and diagnosis, [33][34][35] data describing population-level changes in incidence of cancer due to the pandemic have been scarce because of the typical 2-year to 4-year lag in population-based surveillance data.…”

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Head and Neck Cancer Incidence in the United States Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Semprini,

Pagedar,

Boakye

et al. 2024

JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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ImportanceResearch about population-level changes in the incidence and stage of head and neck cancer (HNC) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic is sparse.ObjectiveTo examine the change in localized vs advanced HNC incidence rates before and during the first year of the pandemic.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsIn this cross-sectional study of patients in the US diagnosed with HNC from 2017 to 2020, the estimated number with cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx (floor of mouth; gum and other mouth; lip; oropharynx and tonsil; and tongue) and larynx were identified from the SEER cancer registry. Subgroup analyses were stratified by race and ethnicity, age, and sex. Data were analyzed after the latest update in April 2023.ExposureThe COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.Main Outcomes and MeasuresThe primary outcomes were the annual incidence rates per 100 000 people for localized HNC (includes both localized and regional stages) and advanced HNC (distant stage) and weighted average annual percentage change from 2019 to 2020. Secondary outcomes included annual percentage change for 2017 to 2018 and 2018 to 2019, which provided context for comparison.ResultsAn estimated 21 664 patients (15 341 [71%] male; 10 726 [50%] ≥65 years) were diagnosed with oral cavity and pharynx cancer in 2019 in the US, compared with 20 390 (4355 [70%] male; 10 393 [51%] ≥65 years) in 2020. Overall, the HNC incidence rate per 100 000 people declined from 11.6 cases in 2019 to 10.8 in 2020. The incidence rate of localized cancer declined to 8.8 cases (−7.9% [95% CI, −7.5 to −8.2]) from 2019 to 2020. The localized cancer incidence during the first year of the pandemic decreased the most among male patients (−9.3% [95% CI, −9.2 to −9.5]), Hispanic patients (−12.9% [95% CI, −12.9 to −13.0]), and individuals with larynx cancer (−14.3% [95% CI, −13.6 to −15.0]). No change in the overall incidence rate was found for advanced HNC.Conclusions and RelevanceIn this cross-sectional study, the incidence of localized HNC declined during the first year of the pandemic. A subsequent increase in advanced-stage diagnoses may be observed in later years.

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“…The detrimental consequences in these areas emphasize the urgent need for targeted measures and assistance to lessen the uneven impact of the epidemic on cancer treatment. 13–15…”

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Recent advancement in the detection of potential cancer biomarkers using the nanomaterial integrated electrochemical sensing technique: a detailed review

Bhardwaj,

Archana,

Noumani

et al. 2024

Mater. Adv.

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

Cited by 6 publications

References 42 publications

“You matter”: patients perceptions and disparities about cancer care and telehealth during and after COVID-19 pandemic

“You matter”: patients perceptions and disparities about cancer care and telehealth during and after COVID-19 pandemic

Head and Neck Cancer Incidence in the United States Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Recent advancement in the detection of potential cancer biomarkers using the nanomaterial integrated electrochemical sensing technique: a detailed review

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