May 9, 2022

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Cervical Cancer

COVID-19 Led to Dangerous Delays in Care for Women With Gynecologic Cancers

A COVID-19 diagnosis can lead to potentially life-threatening treatment delays for women with gynecological cancers, a new study finds. That’s especially true for non-white patients, the researchers said. “We found that concurrent COVID-19 had significant negative effects on these cancer patients, especially among those who identified as Black or Asian,” said study leader Dr. Gretchen...

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