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Lockdown of Breast Cancer Screening for COVID-19: Possible Scenario.
Vanni, Gianluca; Pellicciaro, Marco; Materazzo, Marco; Bruno, Valentina; Oldani, Chiara; Pistolese, Chiara Adriana; Buonomo, Chiara; Caspi, Jonathan; Gualtieri, Paola; Chiaravalloti, Agostino; Palombi, Leonardo; Piccione, Emilio; Buonomo, Oreste Claudio.
  • Vanni G; Breast Unit, Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
  • Pellicciaro M; Breast Unit, Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy marcopell62@gmail.com.
  • Materazzo M; Breast Unit, Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
  • Bruno V; Section of Gynecology, Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
  • Oldani C; Department of Economics and Engineering, University of Viterbo 'La Tuscia', Viterbo, Italy.
  • Pistolese CA; Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Molecular Imaging and Radiotherapy Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
  • Buonomo C; Department of Emergency and Admission, Critical Care Medicine, Pain Medicine and Anesthetic Science, Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
  • Caspi J; Breast Unit, Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
  • Gualtieri P; Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
  • Chiaravalloti A; Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
  • Palombi L; IRCCS Neuromed, UOC Medicina Nucleare, Pozzilli, Italy.
  • Piccione E; Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
  • Buonomo OC; Section of Gynecology, Department of Surgical Science, Policlinico Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
In Vivo ; 34(5): 3047-3053, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-740636
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/

AIM:

Coronavirus disease is spreading worldwide. Due to fast transmission and high fatality rate drastic emergency restrictions were issued. During the lockdown, only urgent medical services are guaranteed. All non-urgent services, as breast cancer (BC) screening, are temporarily suspended. The potential of breast cancer screening programs in increasing the survival rate and decreasing the mortality rate has been widely confirmed. Suspension could lead to worse outcomes for breast cancer patients. Our study aimed to analyse the data and provide estimates regarding the temporary BC screening suspension. PATIENTS AND

METHODS:

Data regarding breast cancer and respective screening programs were achieved through literature research and analysis.

RESULTS:

Considering three different scenarios with respect to the lockdown's impact on breast cancer screening, we estimate that approximately 10,000 patients could have a missed diagnosis during these 3 months. Considering a 6-month period, as suggested by the Imperial college model, the number of patients who will not receive a diagnosis will rise to 16,000.

CONCLUSION:

Breast cancer screening should be resumed as soon as possible in order to avoid further breast cancer missed diagnosis and reduce the impact of delayed diagnosis.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Breast Neoplasms / Mass Screening / Coronavirus Infections / Early Detection of Cancer Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Middle aged Language: English Journal: In Vivo Journal subject: Neoplasms Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Invivo.12139

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Breast Neoplasms / Mass Screening / Coronavirus Infections / Early Detection of Cancer Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Middle aged Language: English Journal: In Vivo Journal subject: Neoplasms Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Invivo.12139