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ACS CAN Leads Conversation to Address Health Disparities and COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care
COLUMBIA, SC — August 21, 2020 — Alongside shining a bright light on growing health inequities, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it increasingly difficult for cancer patients and survivors to receive the care they need and has led to delays in preventive screenings, diagnostic testing and treatment care. A recent survey from the American Cancer Society (ACS CAN) found that 87% of cancer patients and survivors said the pandemic had affected their health care in some manner, while an assessment by the Epic Health Network in March found that 86% of preventive cancer screenings had been delayed ...
UofSC’s Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network Awarded $3.5 Million by CDC
... Palmetto State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded the network $3.5 million to support their work in helping health systems implement evidence-based interventions that will increase CRC screening participation. The CDC award come at a crucial time for cancer care. In March alone, the U.S.experienced a significant 86% drop in colorectal cancer screenings compared to 2017 to 2019 averages as a result of ... and demographic factors associated with high colorectal cancer rates are prevalent, CCPN strategically selected 4 federally-qualified health systems and 1 hospital system to partner in order to build a medical neighborhood that will lead to the expansion of services and tackle the ...