Warnings conditions such as cancer must not be neglected for Covid-19

Ljubljana, 3 September - Doctors and patient representatives have issued a stark warning against neglecting serious medical conditions such as cancer due to the coronavirus pandemic, raising concerns about fewer people being diagnosed with cancer and about poorer access to primary care.

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Health Ministry State Secretary Tina Bregant (foreground) at a panel debate organised by the Slovenian association of cancer patient organisations.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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A panel debate organised by the Slovenian association of cancer patient organisations.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
A panel debate organised by the Slovenian association of cancer patient organisations.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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Irena Oblak, the medical director of the Ljubljana Oncology Institute, takes part in a panel debate organised by the Slovenian association of cancer patient organisations.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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