“We will have an excess of mortality in colorectal cancer”



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Second wave: “Let’s not forget the other diseases”

The second wave of the Covid-19 epidemic is once again severely disrupting the functioning of health systems. Fréquence Médicale and Pourquoi Docteur, with the support of the VYV group, broadcast a podcast conducted by Dr. Nicolas Leblanc, health doctor of the VYV group, on the theme “let’s not forget other diseases”. This week, Dr. Philippe Godeberge, concerned about the consequences of postponement of treatment on colorectal cancer screening and treatment.

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  • Posted on 12/03/2020 at 19:00
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The guest of Dr. Nicolas Leblanc, medical doctor of the VYV group:

Dr Philippe Godeberge, gastroenterologist in Paris: according to him the health crisis risks causing an increase in mortality in colorectal cancer due to lack of screening and treatment; deplores too strong a reduction in activities outside Covid in hospitals and too limited recourse to private hospitalization.



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