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Examining the Association Between the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Rate of Diagnostic Tests for Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer in Manitoba, Canada.

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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced cancer diagnostic tests in Manitoba, Canada. Two and a half years later, substantial deficits in mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and colonoscopies persisted, impacting cancer screening rates.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • COVID-19 pandemic mitigation strategies led to reduced diagnostic testing.
  • Assessing the impact's magnitude and duration is crucial for ongoing patient care and preventing long-term health consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between the COVID-19 pandemic and diagnostic test rates for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers in Manitoba, Canada.
  • To quantify the cumulative deficits in these cancer screening procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Population-based, cross-sectional study utilizing interrupted time series analysis.
  • Data included diagnostic tests (mammograms, breast ultrasounds, colposcopies, colonoscopies) from January 2015 to August 2022.
  • Analysis estimated cumulative differences in test rates and wait times for colonoscopies.
interrupted time series analysis
neoplasms

Main Results:

  • In April 2020, diagnostic tests decreased significantly: bilateral mammograms by 77%, unilateral mammograms by 70%, breast ultrasounds by 53%, colposcopies by 63%, and colonoscopies by 75%.
  • As of August 2022, Manitoba experienced substantial cumulative deficits: 7270 fewer bilateral mammograms, 2722 fewer breast ultrasounds, 836 fewer colposcopies, and 11,600 fewer colonoscopies.
  • Winnipeg saw significant reductions in elective and semi-urgent colonoscopies, with an increase in urgent colonoscopies by December 2022.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with significant reductions in key cancer diagnostic tests in Manitoba.
  • Large cumulative deficits in mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and colonoscopies persisted over two and a half years post-pandemic declaration.
  • These findings highlight the need for strategies to address screening backlogs and mitigate long-term impacts on cancer detection.