Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on incidence and observed survival of malignant brain tumors in Belgium

Simple Summary A decline in cancer diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic has been reported in many countries, including Belgium. Most of these reports focus on cancers with the highest incidence, while data for brain tumors are scarce. This study evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence, treatment strategies, and observed survival of adults diagnosed with malignant brain tumors in Belgium in 2020. The results of this study, confirming a dramatic impact on incidence and survival, should be taken into account by policy makers when implementing measures during future diseas... Mehr ...