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COVID-19 pandemic: 50 per cent decline in cancer diagnosis of children in last 6 months, say doctors

Updated Feb 02, 2021 | 12:43 IST Health experts say the fear of COVID-19 in the past year has forced people to delay treatment of children undergoing cancer and anti-cancer therapies. COVID-19 pandemic: 50 per cent decline in cancer diagnosis of children in last 6 months, say doctors  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images Key Highlights People have delayed preventive screenings and early diagnosis of cancer owing to fear of contracting COVID-19 Doctors warn burden of stage 2 and stage 3 cancer is set to see a spike in the coming months Blood cancer and acute leukemia are the most common forms of cancer reported in children New Delhi: The coronavirus disease pandemic has taken a toll on the timely diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases for over ten months now. Preventive care for diseases like cancer is one of the worst-hit, especially among children with cancer and chronic blood disorders. Parents have been extra apprehensive and skeptical of g

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