Background: Access to breast imaging was restricted during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. We assessed the impact of healthcare restrictions on the Gattuso Rapid Diagnostic Centre (GRDC) at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
Methods: A retrospective review of patients seen at the GRDC between March 12 - August 31, 2020 and the corresponding period from 2019 was performed.
Results: There was an 18.6% decrease in patients seen at the GRDC (n = 429 in 2020 vs. 527 in 2019). Time from the first abnormal breast image to diagnosis was significantly shorter (17.4 days [IQR 13.0-21.8] in 2020 vs. 25.9 days [21.0-30.8] in 2019; p = 0.020) with no appreciable difference in time from diagnosis to consult or from consult to surgery.
Conclusion: The GRDC enabled patients with concerning breast symptoms to access breast imaging, which helped to ensure timely treatment during the first wave of the pandemic.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.09.051 | DOI Listing |
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