Changes in medical oncology practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, and the risk of neglect of cancer patients

Authors : Zeynep ORUC, Muhammet Ali KAPLAN, Abdurrahman ISİKDOGAN

Pages : 881-888

Doi:10.5798/dicletip.1037904

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Publication Date : 2021-12-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Cancer patients are among patient groups most affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. During the COVID-19 pandemic, rearrangement of oncological services and adaptation to the pandemic process has become mandatory. In this review, we mentioned the changes in medical oncology practice and adaptive treatment modifications. COVID-19 infection will continue to affect and change the practice of oncology unless the COVID-19 outbreak ends.
Keywords : COVID 19 pandemia, oncology, cancer patients