The COVID-19 Pandemic: Role of Supportive Care in Cancer Patients

Wasimul Hoda; Sachidanand Jee Bharati; Abvinav Kumar; Sanjay Kumar; Chandrashekhar Choudhari; Abhishek Shankar

doi:10.31557/apjcc.2020.5.S1.259-261

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Role of Supportive Care in Cancer Patients

Authors

Wasimul Hoda Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences
Sachidanand Jee Bharati Additional Professor, Oncoanaesthesia & Palliative Medicine,All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Abvinav Kumar All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Sanjay Kumar Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences
Chandrashekhar Choudhari Rajiv Ratan Central Hospital
Abhishek Shankar Lady Hardinge Medical College & SSK Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31557/apjcc.2020.5.S1.259-261

Keywords:

Supportive Care, Triage, Psychosocial support, End of Life

Abstract

Cancer care is adversely affected by the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Due to increasing number of COVID-19 cases, all healthcare resources are diverted to take care of COIVD-19 patients. This is the most difficult time for cancer patients because cancer treatment is getting delayed or interrupted due to COVID-19. In this tough time, the supportive care can be continued with basic minimum resources and can provide a big relief to cancer patients.

Published

2021-01-13

How to Cite

Hoda, W., Bharati, S. J., Kumar, A., Kumar, S., Choudhari, C., & Shankar, A. (2021). The COVID-19 Pandemic: Role of Supportive Care in Cancer Patients. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care, 5(S1), 259–261. https://doi.org/10.31557/apjcc.2020.5.S1.259-261