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U.S. cancer diagnoses drop over holidays, outcomes worsen
Original: U.S. cancer diagnoses drop, outcomes worse during holidays
UF Health researchers report that cancer diagnoses in the United States drop sharply during holiday periods, while outcomes for patients diagnosed around those dates are worse. The findings suggest holiday disruptions delay screenings and follow-up care, allowing cancers to be caught at later, harder-to-treat stages, and raise questions about how seasonal healthcare patterns affect patient survival.
Why now: The holiday season is drawing attention to research showing delays in cancer detection and poorer outcomes around this time of year
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