Impact of COVID-19 on colorectal cancer disparities and the way forward
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the US Surgeon
General advised all hospitals and ambulatory care centers to delay nonurgent medical
procedures and surgeries. This recommendation, echoed by a multigastroenterology society
guideline, led to the suspension of colonoscopies for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and
surveillance. Although this temporary suspension was necessary to contain COVID-19
infections, we as gastroenterologists, patient advocates, and CRC researchers have …
General advised all hospitals and ambulatory care centers to delay nonurgent medical
procedures and surgeries. This recommendation, echoed by a multigastroenterology society
guideline, led to the suspension of colonoscopies for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and
surveillance. Although this temporary suspension was necessary to contain COVID-19
infections, we as gastroenterologists, patient advocates, and CRC researchers have …
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