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Cancer Med March 2023 PMID 36176264

Imaging and physician visits at cancer diagnosis: COVID -19 pandemic impact on cancer care.

Rui Fu, Rinku Sutradhar, Qing Li, Timothy P Hanna, Kelvin K W Chan, Natalie Coburn, Julie Hallet, Antoine Eskander

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Discussions reflect a general agreement on the importance of the findings, with many noting the dramatic shifts in ultrasound and virtual consultations, using words like 'significant' and 'noteworthy' to emphasize the impact, while others express curiosity about how these changes affect future care quality.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the research and agree that the pandemic impacted cancer care, but there is some variation in levels of support.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, particularly in how care delivery changed, but some simply mention the publication without deeper analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments go beyond surface-level mentions, referencing specific shifts in imaging and virtual visits, indicating some engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

There is recognition that the findings highlight notable shifts in cancer diagnosis procedures, suggesting a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an initial significant decrease in diagnostic imaging (such as MRI, CT, ultrasound) and in-person physician visits for cancer patients, with ultrasound experiencing the largest drop.
  • Following the initial decline, the volume of scans and in-person visits began to increase gradually, with ultrasound scans increasing the fastest; virtual visits also surged dramatically but then stabilized.
  • Overall, the study highlights a shift toward more virtual consultations and continued use of diagnostic imaging during the pandemic, suggesting changes in how cancer care was delivered, though the impact on care quality needs further investigation.]
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