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New Research Links COVID-19 to Rising Cases of Advanced Breast Cancer in Women
New Research Links COVID-19 to Rising Cases of Advanced Breast Cancer in Women
According to an important Australian study, the pandemic continues to affect every aspect of our healthcare system. The latest data reveals a concerning rise in advanced breast cancer diagnoses among women.
This trend is not new; recent research shows that several cancers, particularly in young Australians, are becoming more common.
Experts clarify that the increase in cancer diagnoses does not necessarily indicate a decline in overall health.
Experts clarify that the increase in cancer diagnoses does not necessarily indicate a decline in overall health.
Instead, it reflects factors such as improved screening methods and earlier detection. With the frequency and availability of screenings significantly influencing when and how patients are diagnosed, it’s clear that the disruption caused by COVID-19 has impacted these numbers.
Researchers have linked a rise in advanced breast cancer diagnoses after COVID-19 to the widespread suspension of screening resources by comparing data from pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic groups.
The study, published in the ANZ Journal of Surgery by the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, reports a significant rise in symptomatic breast cancer, with a 14.7 percent increase, and a 2.5 percent rise in advanced breast cancer (stages 3 and 4) from 2019 to 2022.
A closer examination of specific tumors revealed notable increases in node positivity for three aggressive types: high Ki-67 (5.4 percent), Grade 3 (14.8 percent), and Estrogen Receptor-negative tumors (33.4 percent).
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