Researchers Explore How Pandemic Impacted Breast Cancer Screening in Low-Income Populations
After lung cancer, breast cancer is the deadliest type of cancer in the world, affecting women of all ages. Estimates show that about 13% of women develop the deadly cancer in their lifetime. In 2020, more than 2.2 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer, with some 680,000 succumbing to the ailment. These stats highlight the importance of early detection, which is mainly accomplished through breast cancer screening, in helping reduce mortality. Unfortunately, the onset of the coronavirus pandemic caused many postponements and cancellations in screenings not only for breast cancer but also other types of cancer. As a result,…
