Study shows pandemic lowers cancer survival rates

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Experts worried about cancer care problems during the pandemic years. A new study now says these fears were right.

The study found worse survival for cancer patients recently. Patients diagnosed in 2020 and 2021 lived less time.

Many people delayed cancer screenings like mammograms. Healthcare system problems were likely a main reason for this.

Earlier studies showed fewer overall cancer deaths over time. But this new study looked at new patients' short-term survival.

The study looked at over one million new cancer patients. About 17,400 more people died than was expected.

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What did experts worry about during the pandemic?

Experts worried about cancer care problems.

What did the new study find about cancer patients diagnosed in 2020 and 2021?

The study found that these patients lived less time.

How many new cancer patients did the study look at?

The study looked at over one million new cancer patients.

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