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28th Annual MD State Council on Cancer Control Cancer Conference (Virtual) The conference goal is to spread the word about cancer control, new developments, plans, and progress in cancer in the State.

"That risk could have a lasting impact on cancer rates and deaths in coming years. Between existing cancer patients who are concerned about the risk of COVID-19 and either delay or skip treatments, and those who have not yet been diagnosed but are reluctant to see their doctor for possible cancer symptoms, experts say both death rates and new cases may creep up. “There have been people who are scared to death to even come near the cancer center,” says Dr. Leslie Busby, a partner at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers."

Why Doctors Are Worried About How COVID-19 Is Affecting Cancer Cancer doctors are worried about possible spikes in new cases, as well as worsening disease for people who avoided care during the pandemic