Special aspects of medical care for cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic

Mariia Pavlushenko; Roman Liubota; Roman Vereshchako; Nikolay Anikusko; Irina Liubota

doi:10.2298/AOO210205002P

Mariia Pavlushenko Department of Oncology, O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv 03115, Ukraine
Roman Liubota Department of Oncology, O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv 03115, Ukraine
Roman Vereshchako Department of Oncology, O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv 03115, Ukraine
Nikolay Anikusko Municipal Clinical Oncological Centre, Kyiv 03115, Ukraine
Irina Liubota Municipal Clinical Oncological Centre, Kyiv 03115, Ukraine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/AOO210205002P

Keywords: COVID-19, pandemic, cancer, medical care

Abstract

The biggest challenge for the World Health Organization today is the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The current situation prompted major adjustments in the system of cancer care. In this review, we investigate the aspects of cancer treatment and care during the pandemic, since in this setting oncological services face challenges in determining the feasibility of anticancer treatments while minimizing the risk of infection. Cancer patients are at a higher risk from COVID-19 disease. Therefore, oncological community is discussing on the priorities for providing cancer therapies and care and at the same time minimizing the risk of infection.

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