Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lung cancer diagnosis in the region of Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Imane SAIDI,
Chaynez RACHID,
Houssam BIBORCHI
et al.
Abstract:Background: The dreadful consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic put an unprecedented pressure on health-care services in Morocco. Lung cancer (LC) patients represent a vulnerable population highly affected by the pandemic. Studies on lung cancer diagnosis during an epidemic are lacking. We analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on lung cancer diagnosis in the region of Marrakech-Safi where lung cancer incidence continues to rise. Materials and Methods: We compared the clinical features of newly diagnosed lung cancer c… Show more
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