Survey shows uptick in advanced-stage cancers

Survey shows uptick in advanced-stage cancers Sixty-six percent of 117 US radiation oncologists polled said they are seeing an increase in new patients who have advanced-stage cancers, while 73% reported that physicians have noted that many patients are not being regularly screened for cancer, according to a survey by the American Society for Radiation Oncology. "Because the pandemic and cancer cause disproportionately more harm for Black and other medically underserved populations, these rates may be even higher for some vulnerable communities," said ASTRO Chair Dr. Thomas Eichler. Full Story: Radiology Business (3/31),  AuntMinnie (free registration) (3/30)