Cancer screening neglected in fear of COVID-19
Software mammography solutions help catch up on delayed cancer screenings
Fear of infection, overflowing intensive-care wards and labor-intensive measures to protect against infection: COVID-19 is pushing both healthcare systems and patients to their limits, and that’s now also impacting cancer care. The huge burden on healthcare systems could result in delayed diagnoses and treatment. Add in missed cancer screenings, and the result could be dramatic, potentially costing many lives. Digital solutions will help close this healthcare gap.
Cancer diagnosis numbers deceptively low during lockdown
Will we see a rush on screening centers?
Recognizing changes in breast tissue as early as possible
Dramatically shortening the period of uncertainty
Smart scheduling of available resources
Making preventive medical check-ups routine again
https://www.euro.who.int/de/about-us/regional-director/statements-and-speeches/2021/statement-catastrophic-impact-of-covid-19-on-cancer-care
https://www.euro.who.int/de/about-us/regional-director/statements-and-speeches/2021/statement-catastrophic-impact-of-covid-19-on-cancer-care
https://www.euro.who.int/de/about-us/regional-director/statements-and-speeches/2021/statement-catastrophic-impact-of-covid-19-on-cancer-care
American Cancer society. Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2019-2020. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, Inc. 2019; p. 8.
- American Cancer society. Breast Cancer Facts& Figures 2019-2020. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, Inc. 2019; p.20.
The statements by Siemens Healthineers customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer’s unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.