Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention in the COVID-19 Era
Rachel B. Issaka, Ma Somsouk
Abstract
On March 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued guidance that all nonurgent surgeries and medical procedures be delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This recommendation was made to conserve personal protective equipment, a critical resource in the care of patients with COVID-19. Although the necessity of this recommendation is clear, progress must continue to be made on other serious non-COVID-19 challenges in public health.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineColorectal cancer2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCancerSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Cancer preventionVirologyOncologyInternal medicineDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakColorectal Cancer Screening and DetectionCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsGlobal Cancer Incidence and Screening