By Marcus A. Banks
Co-posted with Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News
Delays in colorectal cancer screenings during this year’s coronavirus pandemic will result in a 12% increase in cancer deaths over the next five years, Italian researchers have found.
During the pandemic, many people have delayed elective health screenings, mostly due to halting of screening programs. Although colorectal cancer is highly treatable if caught early, it is more difficult to manage the later it is