How did COVID-19 Affect Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening?

Abstract

In the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2022 Overture, speakers discussed the disruptions to screening programmes for breast cancer and colorectal cancer that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the session, speakers shared the lessons they have learnt and ideas for improving screening to prevent future disruptions. COVID-19 has significantly impacted healthcare in a number of ways, from delaying screening procedures to the rapid roll-out of telemedicine. In this presentation, speakers from across Europe discussed how the pandemic impacted screening for breast and colorectal cancer, the adaptations that were made to screening programmes in response, and the subsequent consequences of these adaptations. Finally, the committee of the ECR 2022 Overture and the multidisciplinary panel had a highly engaging discussion.