Diagnosis of Skin Cancer: From the Researcher Bench to the Patient’s Bedside

Holló, Péter; Lengyel, Zsuzsanna; Bánvölgyi, András; Kiss, Norbert

doi:10.3390/jcm13061523

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2024

DOI: 10.3390/jcm13061523

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Diagnosis of Skin Cancer: From the Researcher Bench to the Patient’s Bedside

Péter Holló,

Zsuzsanna Lengyel,

András Bánvölgyi

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Abstract: The overall incidence and prevalence of skin cancer have shown a significant increase worldwide in the last several decades [...]

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The Concept of Health Debt Incurred during the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Example of Basal Cell Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Lower Silesia

Szkudlarek,

Gębarowski,

Hauzer

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Introduction: This study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in Lower Silesia, Poland, comparing pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic periods. It investigates how different medical facilities adapted to the pandemic’s challenges and the subsequent implications for cancer diagnosis. Methods: Data from histopathology and cytology laboratories were analyzed, focusing on BCC diagnoses from 2018 to 2022. This study included various medical centers categorized by size and source of implementation. Statistical analyses were conducted to compare diagnoses before, during, and after the pandemic. Results: During the initial wave of the pandemic, there was a significant reduction in newly diagnosed BCC cases, followed by a surge post-pandemic. Larger medical centers adapted more effectively, while district hospitals faced challenges. Private practices maintained stable diagnosis rates. The increase in diagnoses post-pandemic suggests a backlog of undiagnosed cases during the pandemic. Discussion: Challenges in accessing healthcare during the pandemic led to delayed cancer diagnoses. Larger medical centers were better equipped to handle the crisis, while district hospitals struggled. Private practices maintained stability, possibly due to pre-scheduled appointments. Recommendations include public education on symptom recognition and standardizing histopathological evaluation protocols. Conclusions: Despite data limitations, this study provides valuable insights into the pandemic’s impact on cancer diagnosis, highlighting the need for proactive measures in future health crises to ensure timely detection and treatment of cancer cases.

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The Concept of Health Debt Incurred during the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Example of Basal Cell Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Lower Silesia

Szkudlarek,

Gębarowski,

Hauzer

et al. 2024

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Diagnosis of Skin Cancer: From the Researcher Bench to the Patient’s Bedside

Abstract: The overall incidence and prevalence of skin cancer have shown a significant increase worldwide in the last several decades [...]

Cited by 1 publication

References 33 publications

The Concept of Health Debt Incurred during the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Example of Basal Cell Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Lower Silesia

The Concept of Health Debt Incurred during the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Example of Basal Cell Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Lower Silesia

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