The necessity of proactive measures from healthcare providers highlighted by delayed breast cancer diagnosis due to COVID-19: A case report

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The impact of COVID-19 on chronic disease management in primary care: lessons for Australia from the international experience

Anne Parkinson et al.

Summary: Continuing chronic disease management in primary care is crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA (2022)

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Article Primary Health Care

The State of Telehealth Before and After the COVID19 Pandemic

Julia Shaver

PRIMARY CARE (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare service use for non-COVID-19 patients in Japan: retrospective cohort study

Satoko Yamaguchi et al.

Summary: The utilization of healthcare services by non-COVID-19 patients was significantly affected during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020. Hospitalizations for respiratory diseases, particularly non-COVID-19 pneumonia and asthma, drastically decreased, while hospitalizations and outpatient chemotherapy for malignant neoplasms or maintenance hemodialysis were less affected.

BMJ OPEN (2022)

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Possible association of Typhoon Hagibis and the COVID-19 pandemic on patient delay in breast cancer patients: A case report

Yudai Kaneda et al.

Summary: Little is known on how different types of disasters interact in their impacts on patient care. Awareness is needed on the combined impacts of disasters on breast cancer management.

CLINICAL CASE REPORTS (2022)

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Interruption of breast cancer care and importance of inter-hospital cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case report of advanced breast cancer in Fukushima, Japan

Akihiko Ozaki et al.

Summary: This passage describes the case of an advanced breast cancer patient who did not receive comprehensive care during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in delayed detection of liver metastasis, despite regular video conferencing with her physician. It emphasizes the importance of inter-hospital collaboration in providing uninterrupted cancer care for those disproportionately affected by crises.

CLINICAL CASE REPORTS (2022)

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Article Oncology

A survey on the current status of clinical resources for diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in rural hospitals of the Tohoku region in Japan

Kazushige Ishida et al.

Summary: Rural hospitals in the Tohoku region of Japan face challenges due to limited clinical resources and insufficient specialist support for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. While most hospitals have adequate facilities, they still require support from specialists. Providing treatment locally is preferred over referring patients to urban hospitals.

BREAST CANCER (2021)

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Article Oncology

Global cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries

Hyuna Sung et al.

Summary: The global cancer burden in 2020 saw an estimated 19.3 million new cancer cases and almost 10.0 million cancer deaths. Female breast cancer surpassed lung cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer, while lung cancer remained the leading cause of cancer death. These trends are expected to rise in 2040, with transitioning countries experiencing a larger increase compared to transitioned countries due to demographic changes and risk factors associated with globalization and a growing economy. Efforts to improve cancer prevention measures and provision of cancer care in transitioning countries will be crucial for global cancer control.

CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS (2021)

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Review Oncology

Delays and Disruptions in Cancer Health Care Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review

Rachel Riera et al.

Summary: The study identified a high frequency of delays and disruptions in cancer care services globally due to the reduction in service availability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Various categories of delays and disruptions were found to impact cancer treatment, diagnosis, and general health services.

JCO GLOBAL ONCOLOGY (2021)

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