Caring for our cancer patients in the wake of COVID-19

Karim Hussien El-Shakankery; Joanna Kefas; Shanthini Mary Crusz

doi:10.1038/s41416-020-0843-5

Caring for our cancer patients in the wake of COVID-19

Karim Hussien El-Shakankery, Joanna Kefas, Shanthini Mary Crusz

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Abstract

In response to our current global pandemic, unprecedented healthcare changes may have significant consequences for cancer patients in the United Kingdom. We explore why cancer patients may be more susceptible to severe infection and complications, highlighting various interventions that may help to ensure continuity of care in this unique cohort.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3-4
Number of pages	2
Journal	British Journal of Cancer
Volume	123
Early online date	17 Apr 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41416-020-0843-5
Publication status	Published - Jul 2020

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Betacoronavirus/pathogenicity
COVID-19
Continuity of Patient Care/standards
Coronavirus Infections/complications
Delivery of Health Care/standards
Humans
Neoplasms/prevention & control
Pandemics
Pneumonia, Viral/complications
Practice Guidelines as Topic/standards
SARS-CoV-2

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Caring for our cancer patients in the wake of COVID-19

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