Why Britain is so bad at diagnosing cancer
Delays were a problem even before covid
THE COVID-19 virus wrought havoc in Britain and killed many people. But at the start of the pandemic experts warned that unintended consequences of lockdowns might kill many more. Concerns were particularly strong with regard to cancer, as screenings were initially suspended, routine diagnostic tests deferred and the diagnosis of less obvious cases delayed. Modelling at the time suggested that disruptions would lead to thousands of additional deaths.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “Tackling cancer”
Britain September 2nd 2023
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