Review
Oncology
Reetu Mukherji, John L. Marshall
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid changes in medical priorities and decision making, impacting cancer patients' screening but also resulting in positive changes such as tele-visits. The colorectal cancer medical community has responded collaboratively and effectively to maintain treatment and optimize outcomes for patients during this challenging time.
CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
C. Buske, M. Dreyling, A. Alvarez-Larran, J. Apperley, L. Arcaini, C. Besson, L. Bullinger, P. Corradini, M. Giovanni Della Porta, M. Dimopoulos, S. D'Sa, H. T. Eich, R. Foa, P. Ghia, M. G. da Silva, J. Gribben, R. Hajek, C. Harrison, M. Heuser, B. Kiesewetter, J. J. Kiladjian, N. Kroeger, P. Moreau, J. R. Passweg, F. Peyvandi, D. Rea, J-M Ribera, T. Robak, J. F. San-Miguel, V Santini, G. Sanz, P. Sonneveld, M. Von Lilienfeld-Toal, C. Wendtner, G. Pentheroudakis, F. Passamonti
Summary: This study aims to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the management of patients with hematological malignancies and provide expert advice. Through international collaboration and consensus meetings, consensus guidelines were developed to guide clinical decision making for patients.
Article
Oncology
Chris Labaki, Solange Peters, Toni K. Choueiri
Summary: Cancer patients have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to changes in treatment decisions and disruptions in care. It is crucial for oncologists to make appropriate therapeutic choices based on clear recommendations to prevent a surge in cancer-related deaths in the coming months.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samantha R. Paige, Gemme Campbell-Salome, Jordan Alpert, Merry Jennifer Markham, Martina Murphy, Eve Heffron, Chris Harle, Sijia Yue, Wei Xue, Carma L. Bylund
Summary: The study found that participants generally reported positive satisfaction with each telehealth platform. Video conferencing and secure messaging were commonly used for reviewing medical results and discussing symptoms or treatment. Male participants were most satisfied with video-conferencing, especially if they had a comfortable place to sit. Patients preferred secure messaging for its convenience in asking questions without scheduling appointments.
Article
Oncology
Harsha Moraliyage, Daswin De Silva, Weranja Ranasinghe, Achini Adikari, Damminda Alahakoon, Raj Prasad, Nathan Lawrentschuk, Damien Bolton
Summary: Patients with cancer have turned to social media platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic to express concerns about delayed diagnosis, treatment cancellations, missed treatments, and weakened immunity. The emotional well-being of these patients remains largely unexplored and underreported, despite the use of remote health technologies to address medical needs.
Review
Oncology
M. Aapro, G. H. Lyman, C. Bokemeyer, B. L. Rapoport, N. Mathieson, N. Koptelova, P. Cornes, R. Anderson, P. Gascon, N. M. Kuderer
Summary: Cancer care has faced unprecedented challenges during the global COVID-19 pandemic, with supportive care being crucial for managing complications and minimizing hospital visits. Medical oncology societies are providing updated guidelines to help healthcare professionals devise and modify supportive care strategies for cancer patients during the pandemic.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Maryam Linjawi, Hira Shakoor, Serene Hilary, Habiba I. Ali, Ayesha S. Al-Dhaheri, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Vasso Apostolopoulos, Lily Stojanovska
Summary: Since it emerged, COVID-19 has had a global impact on various industries, including healthcare. Cancer patients are particularly vulnerable due to their compromised immune systems. The scarcity of resources and healthcare workers in hospitals, coupled with increased COVID-19 cases, has disrupted cancer care and led to higher mortality rates among cancer patients.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shengdong He, Yanlin Wang, Xiaoting Zhao, Fangying Xu, Juncheng Li, Tao Huang, Peng Sun, Lingfan Li, Xiang Ai, Hualin Xiao, Gang Xue, Siyi He
Summary: The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to delayed treatment for breast cancer patients. Factors such as higher education levels, poor self-feeling, low medical order compliance, higher levels of anxiety and depression, and traffic inconvenience contribute to this delay.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Victoria Haldane, Chuan De Foo, Salma M. Abdalla, Anne-Sophie Jung, Melisa Tan, Shishi Wu, Alvin Chua, Monica Verma, Pami Shrestha, Sudhvir Singh, Tristana Perez, See Mieng Tan, Michael Bartos, Shunsuke Mabuchi, Mathias Bonk, Christine McNab, George K. Werner, Raj Panjabi, Anders Nordstrom, Helena Legido-Quigley
Summary: A review of COVID-19 responses in 28 selected countries highlights elements of effective public health responses and provides recommendations for strengthening health systems resilience. The study covers areas such as governance and financing, health workforce, medical products and technologies, public health functions, health service delivery, and community engagement.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meng-Yun Tsai, Ing-Kit Lee, Chia-Te Kung
Summary: A 38-year-old man presented to the emergency department with symptoms of dizziness, dyspnea, and diarrhea, eventually leading to acute myocardial infarction while waiting for the COVID-19 examination result. This highlights the challenges in managing acute myocardial infarction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Berta Obispo-Portero, Patricia Cruz-Castellanos, Paula Jimenez-Fonseca, Jacobo Rogado, Raquel Hernandez, Oscar Alfredo Castillo-Trujillo, Elena Asensio-Martinez, Manuel Gonzalez-Moya, Alberto Carmona-Bayonas, Caterina Calderon
Summary: This study analyzed anxiety and depression levels during the COVID-19 pandemic in patients with advanced cancer. It found that patients who initiated treatment during the pandemic experienced high levels of depression and anxiety. Being female, preoccupation about cancer, and hopelessness were associated with increased levels of anxiety and depression, while younger age was associated with a higher risk of anxiety.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Marcio Covas Moschovas, Seetharam Bhat, Travis Rogers, Fikret Onol, Shannon Roof, Maria Chiara Sighinolfi, Bernardo Rocco, Vipul Patel
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, necessary modifications and precautions are essential to minimize the risk of infection, and performing prostate cancer surgeries can be done safely with the recommended preventive measures in place.
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
(2021)
Letter
Oncology
Shanmugam Subbiah, Syed Afroze Hussain, M. Samanth Kumar
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes in the care of cancer patients worldwide, with the experience of the evolving COVID-19 protocol at Royapettah cancer hospital highlighting the importance of adherence to institutional protocols based on general hygiene measures such as masking, hand washing, and social distancing in minimizing disease spread.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jace Ming Xuan Chia, Zack Zhong Sheng Goh, Zi Yang Chua, Kennedy Yao Yi Ng, Diana Ishak, Si Ming Fung, Joanne Yuen Yie Ngeow, Konstadina Griva
Summary: During the COVID-19 outbreak, cancer patients and caregivers face heightened vulnerability and anxiety. They primarily focus on heightened threat perception, impact on healthcare experience, sense of responsibility, striving for normalcy, and feelings of safety and trust.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Deliang Guo, Haitao Wang, Qian Zhu, Yufeng Yuan
Summary: This study found that the mortality rate was higher in COVID-19 patients with cancer compared to those without cancer, and that anti-tumor therapy in the past 6 months did not worsen the prognosis of cancer patients with COVID-19.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
