Indirect Effects of COVID on Oncology Patients.

Authors :: Lyvannak S
Sreynich K
Khauv P
Qaddoumi I
Heng S
Camitta B
Source :: Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology [J Pediatr Hematol Oncol] 2021 Nov 01; Vol. 43 (8), pp. 314-315.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: The interaction of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and chemotherapy may result in worse outcomes. However, there may be more indirect effects of COVID. We report 3 cases in which treatment was delayed because of COVID-related inability or reluctance to travel. Oncology programs should consider such indirect effects when devising treatments.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)