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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on breast cancer screening in Taiwan.
Tsai, Huei-Yi; Chang, Yu-Ling; Shen, Cheng-Ting; Chung, Wei-Shiuan; Tsai, Hui-Ju; Chen, Fang-Ming.
  • Tsai HY; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (No.100, Shih-Chuan 1st Road, Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City, 80708, Taiwan; Department of Medical Imaging, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiw
  • Chang YL; Cancer Center, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  • Shen CT; Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  • Chung WS; Department of Medical Imaging, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  • Tsai HJ; Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  • Chen FM; Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department o
Breast ; 54: 52-55, 2020 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-741096
ABSTRACT
The breast cancer screening program has continued in Taiwan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our nationwide data showed that the total number of screenings decreased by 22.2%, which was more pronounced for in-hospital examinations (-37.2%), while outreach showed a 12.9% decrease. This decline in screening participation happened at all levels of hospitals, more significantly at the highest level. Our report revealed that outreach services could maintain relatively stable breast cancer screening under this kind of public health crisis. Building a flexible, outreach system into the community might need to be considered when policymakers are preparing for future possible pandemics.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Breast Neoplasms / Mammography / Delivery of Health Care / Early Detection of Cancer / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Breast Journal subject: Endocrinology / Neoplasms Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Breast Neoplasms / Mammography / Delivery of Health Care / Early Detection of Cancer / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Breast Journal subject: Endocrinology / Neoplasms Year: 2020 Document Type: Article