Increase in cancer deaths expected due to pandemic as patients miss vital health screenings Deanna Allbrittin, James Tutten
The National Cancer Institute estimates the COVID-19 pandemic could result in more than 10,000 additional breast and colon cancer deaths over the next decade. Estimates that include all other cancers would make it significantly harder.
Florida Cancer Specialists helped with a study that shows how hesitance to seek care this past year has contributed to that devastating number.
One St. Cloud mother said she wished she had listened to her body sooner and not wasted any time seeking help.
“February of 2020, I kind of felt some pain in my stomach. I wasn’t eating,” said 37-year-old Kashley Ryan.
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