Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Brain Metastases in Breast Cancer Patients
COVID-19 pandemic-related disruptions in healthcare services led to delayed diagnosis and treatment of brain metastases, particularly impacting older and rural patients. These findings underscore the need for improved healthcare resilience and equitable access to oncological care to minimize delays and optimize outcomes during public health emergencies.
Authors
- Ruxandra Vatavu
- Radu Sebastian Gavril (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6406-6573)
- Anca Sava
- Codrin Gabriel Lucasievici
- Alexandru Misăiloaie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9912-6854)
Institutions
- Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- Clinica de Pneumologie Iaşi (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- MAEDICA – a Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Published
- 2025-03-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.26574/maedica.2025.20.2.250
- Primary Topic
- Brain Metastases and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00