Mateusz Grajek, MD, from the Department of Public Health at the Silesian Medical University, the initiator of a recent study published in the journal Cancers(https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/17/4/662), and his team of researchers analyzed the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on oncology patients in Poland. The results indicate a significant deterioration in the quality of life and mental health of cancer patients, highlighting the urgent need for changes in the oncology care system.
The main results of the study showed that as many as 68% of cancer patients experienced a significant deterioration in quality of life during the pandemic, and 52% reported increased symptoms of depression and anxiety. Importantly, the analysis showed a strong correlation between limited access to specialized care and deterioration of patients' mental state - 41% of respondents who encountered difficulties in accessing treatment were more likely to repo...
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