Pandemic Caused 55,000 Missed Cancer Diagnoses in 7 Countries

Here’s a wild ride! During the first nine months of the Covid-19 pandemic, around 55,000 cancer cases were missed in seven rich countries. This study shows how lockdowns threw a wrench in regular health check-ups. Prostate cancer took the biggest hit, while lung and ovarian cancers dodged some bullets. Norway and New Zealand fared better than the UK and Ireland, giving us valuable lessons for the future.