SurvivorNet Finds That 1 in 3 Women Delayed Their Mammograms Due to COVID-19, While 45% Are More Nervous About Visiting a Doctor

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SurvivorNet, the nation's leading health media company for cancer information, is reporting that women are neglecting their mammograms and are nervous to visit their physicians because of the possibility of contracting COVID-19. Arriving at the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the news comes after SurvivorNet surveyed 535 women to see if they're still taking preventative measures around their breast health.

The responses confirmed that COVID-19 has indeed impacted women's medical care. In regard to annual mammograms, the most effective tool in catching breast cancer early, 1 in 3 women reported that they've delayed them. Furthermore, 45% of respondents said that, in the wake of the outbreak, they are nervous or concerned when visiting their physician.

Additional findings from the survey, which can be viewed on SurvivorNet,  included:

• Breast Health is a Lower Priority - Among the respondents, 1 in 3 women claimed that COVID-19 has negatively impacted breast care, while 29% of those surveyed admitted that their breast health has become a lower priority since the beginning of the outbreak.
• Increased Anxiety During Mammograms - In addition to being afraid to visit their doctors, the survey found that 28% of women who continued with their annual mammograms during COVID-19 experienced "moderate to severe" anxiety in the process, fearing exposure to COVID-19.

"This year, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is more important than ever before," says Steve Alperin, CEO and Co-founder of SurvivorNet. "Women everywhere are grappling with the fear of a pandemic that casts a shadow over their breast health."

About SurvivorNet:
SurvivorNet is the country's leading media company for cancer information. The company has democratized access to the world's leading cancer experts, helping millions of Americans make better decisions about their care. SurvivorNet's resources are built in collaboration with leading cancer centers, including The National Cancer Institute, Cedars Sinai, Stanford, and The Dana-Farber Cancer Center. The company's daily news operation is syndicated widely and serves as an important source of information for millions of Americans every month. SurvivorNet was founded by Steve Alperin and Tim Langloss.

SOURCE SurvivorNet

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