Understanding the long-lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and management of lung cancer: a retrospective community hospital experience.

Can J Surg · 2026 · PMC13189643 · PMID 42120065

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A similar trend was observed during the pandemic period, with an 18% increase in travel distance, equivalent to about 26 km, although this did not reach statistical significance (95% CI −0.01 to 0.33; p = 0.06).

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