Breast cancer procedures down between 50-70% during coronavirus crisis, oncologist says

Oncologist professor John Crown has said that there has been a reduction of between 50 per cent and 70 per cent in the number of breast biopsies, breast procedures and breast cancer diagnoses during the time of Covid-19.
Breast cancer procedures down between 50-70% during coronavirus crisis, oncologist says

File photo of a consultant analyzing a mammogram. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire
File photo of a consultant analyzing a mammogram. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Oncologist professor John Crown has said that there has been a reduction of between 50 per cent and 70 per cent in the number of breast biopsies, breast procedures and breast cancer diagnoses during the time of Covid-19.

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