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The Ripple Effects Of A Huge Drop In Cancer Screenings

The Ripple Effects Of A Huge Drop In Cancer Screenings

FromShort Wave


The Ripple Effects Of A Huge Drop In Cancer Screenings

FromShort Wave

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Jul 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

At the height of the pandemic, routine cancer screenings declined by 90 percent. Screenings are resuming and doctors are diagnosing later-stage cancers — cancers that might have been caught earlier. NPR science correspondent Yuki Noguchi of talks about whom this affects most, and about the ripple effects that missing cancer screening may have for years to come.
Released:
Jul 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.