Lotta Nilert was one of the millions of people globally who were receiving cancer treatment when the pandemic erupted. But her care at Stockholm’s Karolinska University Hospital did not miss a beat.
“Between the surgeon, the oncologists and the ward they’re very well co-ordinated. They know their patients well so they know how to prioritise,” said the Swedish retiree, 70, adding she was now “feeling fine” and hopeful of making a full recovery.
Nilert was among the lucky ones. Cancer care around the world has been severely disrupted as the coronavirus crisis consumed resources and deterred many from seeking treatment. Even in wealthy European countries, cancer screening and treatment have been delayed and waiting lists have swelled.
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