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

Authors

  • Tavseef Ahmad Tali Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, India.
  • Fiza Amin Skims Medical College Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir India.
  • Shahid Rashid Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, India.
  • Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, India.
  • Nazir Ahmad Dar Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, India.
  • Javaid Ahmad Dar All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31557/apjcc.2023.8.2.385-389

Keywords:

Cancer, covid-19, pandemic

Abstract

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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Published

2023-06-11

How to Cite

Tali, T. A., Amin, F., Rashid, S., Sofi, M. A., Dar, N. A., & Dar, J. A. (2023). An Approach to Cancer Patients in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care, 8(2), 385–389. https://doi.org/10.31557/apjcc.2023.8.2.385-389

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Review and Meta-analysis