Effects of First Wave of COVID-19 on Colon Cancer Multi-disciplinary Team Performance: A Two-Year Analysis: Effects of COVID-19 Outbreak on 2-year Outcomes of Colon Cancer Management

Background: We investigated the effects of COVID-19-related delay on two-year outcomes of colon cancer treatment during the first wave of the pandemic. Materials and Methods: Ninety-two patients were referred for bowel cancer at our National Health Service (NHS) trust between March and July 2020, an...

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Published in:Galen 2024-02, Vol.13, p.e3305
Main Authors: Kulkarni, Gaurav Vidyadhar, Kumaran, Narenkumar, Kelkar, Ashish Prabhakar
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Language:English
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Summary:Background: We investigated the effects of COVID-19-related delay on two-year outcomes of colon cancer treatment during the first wave of the pandemic. Materials and Methods: Ninety-two patients were referred for bowel cancer at our National Health Service (NHS) trust between March and July 2020, and 41 patients were treated for colon cancer and followed up (a two-year) through a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Treatment delays and overall survival (OS) were also assessed. Results: Treatment delays were observed in 48% of patients. The average delay was 31 days beyond the 62-day mark (P
ISSN:2588-2767
2322-2379
DOI:10.31661/gmj.v13i.3305