Pazdur Provides Update on Oncology Center of Excellence Initiatives Amid COVID-19
Pazdur details steps taken by the Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE) to optimize cancer care amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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6 Emotional Health Concerns of Oncologists During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers have found a concerning level of distress in oncologists as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that needs to be addressed so that they can better treat their patients and safeguard their own mental health.
Possible Effects of Social Distancing Must Be Considered in Cancer Research
Social shifts related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be uniquely consequential for health behaviors and decisions integral to effective cancer prevention and control.
GI Symptoms Common in Patients With Cancer and COVID-19
Investigators evaluated the prevalence and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with COVID-19 and cancer who were hospitalized during the study period.
COVID-19 Inspires Recommendations to Improve Cancer Care and Research
Learning from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, ASCO released recommendations to modify policies to improve access to cancer care and research.
Study Shows Convalescent Plasma Is Beneficial for COVID-19 Patients With Hematological Malignancies
Despite mixed evidence for the general population, cumulative research reveals dramatic improvement with convalescent plasma for blood cancer patients, especially when given early.
Mortality Risk in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies and COVID-19
Investigators assessed mortality rates and other outcomes in patients with hematologic malignancies and COVID-19 infection.
How Can You Help Manage Distress in Patients With Lung Cancer During COVID-19?
As this research finds that many patients are distressed enough to require some form of intervention, a number of stress-reduction techniques are provided that can be easily put into practice.
SARS-CoV-2 Shedding May Occur For Months in Some Immunocompromised Patients
Long-term shedding occurred in those who had undergone hematopoietic transplant and CAR-T therapy.
Cancer and Comorbid Cardiovascular Disease Associated With Severe COVID-19
Cancer and comorbid CV disease was associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 compared with either condition alone, according to a retrospective study.
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