Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care (Jun 2023)

An Approach to Cancer Patients in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era

  • Tavseef Ahmad Tali,
  • Fiza Amin,
  • Shahid Rashid,
  • Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi,
  • Nazir Ahmad Dar,
  • Javaid Ahmad Dar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.31557/apjcc.2023.8.2.385-389
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 2
pp. 385 – 389

Abstract

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The aim of this article is to give an overview of an approach to cancer patients in the covid-19 pandemic. The treatment recommendations are prioritized as per the risk stratification till the current crisis is mitigated. Measures like telemedicine/telecommunication, triage system, proved to be very effective in prevention of covid contact of cancer patients. Guidelines and protocols are needed that can decrease the risks in cancer management in such pandemic times. Multi-disciplinary work and effective communication between oncology team, critical care and emergency units is the key to optimizing clinical care of cancer patients.

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