13. August 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss Cancer Treatment Resilient Through Pandemic
National Cancer Registry study reveals Switzerland maintained cancer survival rates during COVID-19, unlike other countries.
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- Switzerland maintained cancer survival rates during COVID-19 pandemic
- 19.9% fewer cancer cases were diagnosed in April 2020
- Cancer diagnoses increased by 7.3% in 2021
By The Numbers
-39.9%
Breast cancer diagnosis reduction during first wave
-28.7%
Colorectal cancer diagnosis reduction during first wave
+18.8%
Increase in cancer diagnoses in March 2021
They Said
"While studies from other countries have observed relevant changes in Covid-19 in relation to cancer incidence, the situation in Switzerland appears to be different"
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Swiss Cancer Care Proves Resilient
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Impact on Cancer Diagnoses During First Wave
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Recovery and Catch-up Period
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