Resumo

SOLLOZO-DUPONT, Isabel et al. Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on breast cancer screening and how to act quickly and safely. Salud pública Méx [online]. 2022, vol.64, n.3, pp.333-339.  Epub 30-Out-2023. ISSN 0036-3634.  https://doi.org/10.21149/13412.

Prolonged delays in breast cancer screening related to the Covid-19 pandemic may lead to delayed diagnoses, poor health consequences, and an increase in cancer disparities among women already experiencing health inequities. There is a void in empirical high-quality evidence to support a specific strategy for administering cancer screening during a pandemic and its resolution phase, but several pragmatic considerations can help guide its recovery and ensure its continuity. One of these strategies is to address the backlogs in the diagnostic and follow-up of breast cancer, designing programs that align with the current epidemiological situation. Here, we present some approaches for the generation of breast cancer detection programs which embody recommendations and obligations to overcome the SARS-CoV-2. With this initiative, we reinforce our commitment to advance health care by ensuring more women have access to preventive care.

Palavras-chave : breast neoplasms; coronavirus infections; incidence; mortality; Mexico.