Experts are concerned Victoria will see a future “cancer spike” due to missed diagnoses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of Victorians have missed cancer diagnoses amid the coronavirus pandemic, with experts concerned the state will see a future “cancer spike.” Data published by the Cancer Council Victoria in the Medical Journal of Australia on Monday shows 10 percent fewer cancer screening pathology tests were ordered between April and October last year. They estimate that equates to 2,530 missed cancer diagnoses. Director of the Victorian Cancer Registry Prof. Sue Evans says any delays would have the greatest impact on patients later diagnosed with more aggressive cancers. “Our modelling indicates that it’s possible that approximately 2500 Victorians will not only be faced with the prospect of being diagnosed with cancer but with a later stage cancer than they possibly may have been, and this would be devastating for patients, families and loved ones,” …