New evidence suggests pandemic is having a lasting impact on cancer patients

Mother of two Carmen Bischel waited almost seven months to be diagnosed and start treatment for breast cancer during the pandemic.

“Waiting so long to get an appointment to see your GP, just waiting for assessment, just waiting in the cue, the lines have become so long with surgeries being cancelled, and there’s such an incredible back log,” said Bischel.

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