Delayed presentation of head and neck cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 278(12), P. 5081 - 5085

Published: March 6, 2021

Language: Английский

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The impact of COVID‐19 on head and neck cancer diagnosis and disease extent

Head & Neck, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 43(6), P. 1890 - 1897

Published: March 2, 2021

Due to COVID-19, diagnostic delays and a surge of advanced head neck cancer (HNC) is anticipated. We hereby evaluate patient tumor characteristics before during the early COVID-19 period.Retrospective review patients with HNC presented at multidisciplinary conference from May 14, 2020 June 18, was performed compared similar 6-week period year before. Demographics, time diagnosis, were analyzed.There 25% reduction in newly diagnosed malignancies. Groups baseline characteristics, duration symptoms, diagnosis. However, median primary size significantly larger (p = 0.042) T stage more for mucosal subsites 0.025) group.Our findings suggest increased burden presenting pandemic, despite This may become pronounced as pandemic extended.

Language: Английский

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Global Burden of Female Breast Cancer: Age-Period-Cohort Analysis of Incidence Trends From 1990 to 2019 and Forecasts for 2035

Frontiers in Oncology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: June 9, 2022

Introduction This study aimed to describe the latest epidemiology of female breast cancer globally, analyze change pattern incidence rates and disease’s association with age, period, birth cohort, subsequently present a forecast incidence. Methods Data for analysis were obtained from Global Burden Disease (GBD) Study 2019 World Population Prospects revision by United Nations (UN). We described age-standardized (ASIRs) 1990 then calculated relative risks period cohort using an age-period-cohort model, predicted trends ASIRs 2035. Results In 2019, global in women increased 1,977,212 (95% uncertainty interval = 1 807 615 2 145 215), ASIR 45.86 (41.91 49.76) per 100 000 person-year. Among six selected countries facing burdensome ASIRs, only USA showed downward trend whereas others increasing or stable trend. The overall net drift was similar Japan (1.78%), India (1.66%), Russia (1.27%), reflecting morbidity 2019. increase particularly striking China (2.60%) not significant Germany (0.42%). continue 45.26 2010 47.36 most regions, age specific rate is highest those aged over 70 years will all groups until high-income are expected decline 50 years. Conclusions burden becoming more serious, especially developing countries. Raising awareness risk factors prevention strategies necessary reduce future burden.

Language: Английский

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Cancer Care for Refugees and Displaced Populations: Middle East Conflicts and Global Natural Disasters

American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 38, P. 433 - 440

Published: May 1, 2018

Conflicts and natural disasters can cause major disruptions to people’s lives. Media news agencies usually focus on immediate consequences of these events, including loss life injuries, environmental property destruction, relief efforts. In this article, we will examine the effects conflicts (focusing in Middle East) global patients already diagnosed with cancer those who are during aftermath events. We review limited literature, provide situational analysis, discuss medical efforts, governmental readiness, role United Nations international nongovernmental organizations. also treatment context prolonged displacements resources.

Language: Английский

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Early assessment of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer screening services: The International Cancer Screening Network COVID-19 survey

Preventive Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 151, P. 106642 - 106642

Published: June 30, 2021

Language: Английский

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Impact of Disasters on Older Adult Cancer Outcomes: A Scoping Review

JCO Global Oncology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: June 1, 2023

PURPOSE There is an urgent need to address the growing global cancer burden in context of complex disaster events, which both disrupt access oncology care and facilitate carcinogenic exposures. Older adults (65 years older) are a population with multifaceted needs, making them especially vulnerable disasters. The objective this scoping review characterize state literature concerning older adult cancer–related outcomes oncologic after event. METHODS A search was conducted PubMed Web Science. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines reviews, articles were extracted screened inclusion. Eligible summarized using descriptive thematic analyses. RESULTS Thirty-five studies met all criteria full-text review. majority focused on technological disasters (60%, n = 21), followed by climate-amplified (28.6%, 10) geophysical (11.4%, 4). Thematic analysis classified current evidence into three major categories: (1) concerned exposure incidence related event, (2) examining changes treatment disruptions as result (3) exploring psychosocial experiences patients affected Few specifically, most focuses United States or Japan. CONCLUSION event understudied. Current suggests that worsen cancer-related among disrupting continuity timely treatment. prospective longitudinal following populations postdisaster low- middle-income country contexts.

Language: Английский

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Association between the deaths indirectly caused by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident (disaster-related deaths) and pre-disaster long-term care certificate level: A retrospective observational analysis

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 96, P. 103989 - 103989

Published: Sept. 9, 2023

The health of the vulnerable populations receiving Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance Programs was threatened by direct and indirect effects disasters. 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake Tsunami explosion at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (FDNPP) forced 164,865 people's evacuation caused many disaster-related deaths. We examined relationship between these deaths LTC certification. Data were collected from 520 people who living in Minamisoma City during earthquake whose certified as Committee for Certification Disaster-Related Deaths September to February 2021; 467 (90.0%) responded item on survey form, which 200 (38.5%) not 266 (51.3%) LTC. People with high levels certification needs acute phase found be more likely die circulatory respiratory diseases. mean time disaster death shorter those higher LTC; it significantly long-term care level 3 above. This study points out importance timely response regard care. Further studies are needed examine how medical resources can deployed a manner.

Language: Английский

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Long-term uptake rate of a breast cancer screening program in Fukushima, Japan, following the 2011 Triple Disaster: a retrospective observational study

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: April 24, 2023

Little is known about how crises might affect the long-term uptake of breast cancer screening programs. This study aimed to clarify trend program in Minamisoma City following 2011 Triple Disaster Fukushima, Japan (earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster), evaluate factors associated with this uptake. retrospectively analyzed data from Basic Resident Registry Breast Cancer Screening Program Disaster. We calculated annual rate for women aged 40-74 years who were an even-numbered age at end each fiscal year incidence least one instance initiative during biennial intervals. further performed cross-sectional longitudinal regression analyses biannual investigated its factors. participation rates 19.8% 18.2% 2009 2010, respectively. They decreased 4.2% 2011, gradually increased thereafter, reaching pre-disaster level 20.0% 2016. Similar but longer decrease was observed rate. No between those living alone, or evacuated, that found be non-uptake disaster. showed a decline area affected by Disaster, which most severe among under evacuation, isolated, without previous The insights emerging could used increase awareness issue establish potential countermeasures.

Language: Английский

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Time for a Paradigm Shift in Head and Neck Cancer Management During the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Otolaryngology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 163(3), P. 447 - 454

Published: June 2, 2020

Objective The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has caused physicians and surgeons to consider restructuring traditional cancer management paradigms. We aim review the current evidence regarding diagnosis of head neck cancer, with an emphasis on role multidisciplinary team (MDT) during a pandemic. Data Sources COVID‐19 resources from PubMed, Google Scholar, American Academy Otolaryngology–Head Neck Surgery, Head Society were examined. Review Methods Studies guidelines related in setting reviewed. A total 54 studies included. Given continuously evolving body literature, sources cited include latest statements medical dental societies. Results unpredictable fluctuation hospital risk nosocomial spread SARS‐CoV‐2 have direct effects management. Using MDT approach help define “essential surgery” for immediately life‐ or function‐threatening processes context available will maximize outcomes. Early enrollment is often critical considering nonsurgical options protect patients health care workers. continues after treatment, if delivered, plays essential surveillance survivorship programs these challenging times. Conclusion poses unique challenge all specialists involved. involvement important patient outcomes satisfaction public community safety.

Language: Английский

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Interruption of cancer screening services due to COVID-19 pandemic: lessons from previous disasters

Preventive Medicine Reports, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 23, P. 101399 - 101399

Published: May 17, 2021

To review the scientific literature seeking lessons for COVID-19 era that could be learned from previous health services interruptions affected delivery of cancer screening services. A systematic search was conducted up to April 17, 2020, with no restrictions on language or dates and resulted in 385 articles. Two researchers independently assessed list discussed any disagreements. Once a consensus achieved each paper, those selected were included review. Eleven articles included. Three studies based Japan, two United States, one South Korea, Denmark, remaining four offered global perspective due natural human-caused disasters. No covered an interruption pandemic. The main themes identified reviewed coordination, communication, resource availability patient follow-up. Lessons applied context are coordination involving partners across sector is essential optimize resources resume services, making them more resilient while preparing future interruptions. Communication general population about how has screening, measures taken mitigate it safely re-establish recommended. Use mobile systems reach patients who not accessing application resource-stratified guidelines important considerations. More research needed explore best strategies suspending, resuming sustaining programs, preparedness disruptions, adapted diverse care systems.

Language: Английский

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