Cancer Management Practices during the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Authors/Creators
- 1. Clinical Oncologist, Al-Amal National Hospital for Cancer Management, Baghdad, Iraq
- 2. Specialist Radiologist, Al-Amal National Hospital for Cancer Management, Baghdad, Iraq
- 3. Clinical Pharmacist, Lebanese American University, School of Pharmacy, Beirut, Lebanon
Description
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the management, treatment, and delivery of care to cancer patients. This impact has extended beyond patient care to include logistics, administration, and distribution of increasingly limited health care resources in cancer management healthcare institutions. Based on the collaborative experience of the management, administration, and medical staff at AL-Amal National Hospital (a tertiary health care institution delivering cancer management and treatment services in Baghdad, Iraq), measures were taken and recommendations were carefully formulated to safely proceed with therapy for cancer patients amid the current COVID-19 Pandemic. We hereby review and present AL-Amal National Hospital’s urgent plan to ensure that vital cancer services can still be delivered safely taking into consideration all the potential risks and benefits during this pandemic.
Keywords: COVID-19; Coronavirus; SARS-CoV-2; Cancer
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