The research showed a clear drop in cancer diagnoses, accordant with screenings, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
But as screening rates returned to normal, so did cancer diagnoses, according to a study published Feb. 17 in Epic Research.
The findings could calm fears of missed cancer cases caused by the pandemic. However, the researchers warned that while their data does not show an increase in advanced cancers, it could take years to get a clearer picture.