COVID-19 took over the world in 2020 but getting reliable data to understand its effect on cancer takes time—usually 2 to 3 years using traditional population-based data sources like state cancer registries.
Until data started becoming available, researchers had to find innovative ways to gather some facts.
These slides are a sample of American Cancer Society (ACS) studies published in 2021 based on data found in both traditional and less familiar ways. They show the beginnings of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the continuum of cancer care.