The National Cancer Institute predicts the number of people who will die from breast or colorectal cancer in the U.S. will increase by nearly 10,000 over the next decade because of COVID-19's impact on oncology care. 

Charles Geyer, M.D., oncologist with Houston Methodist Cancer Center is available to comment on this topic. According to Geyer, if someone is experiencing potential signs or symptoms of cancer, such as feeling a lump in the breast, it's important to see a doctor right away. "Fear of COVID-19 should not stop someone from getting the care they need, especially if they have a mass that could be cancer," said Geyer.