Recommendations for triage, prioritization and treatment of breast cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recommendations for triage, prioritization and treatment of breast cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breast. 2020 Apr 16;52:8-16
Authors: Curigliano G, Cardoso MJ, Poortmans P, Gentilini O, Pravettoni G, Mazzocco K, Houssami N, Pagani O, Senkus E, Cardoso F, editorial board of The Breast
Abstract
The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) associated disease (COVID-19) outbreak seriously challenges globally all health care systems and professionals. Expert projections estimate that despite social distancing and lockdown being practiced, we have yet to feel the full impact of COVID-19. In this manuscript we provide guidance to prepare for the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on breast cancer patients and advise on how to triage, prioritize and organize diagnostic procedures, surgical, radiation and medical treatments.
PMID: 32334323 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Breast - April 15, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Curigliano G, Cardoso MJ, Poortmans P, Gentilini O, Pravettoni G, Mazzocco K, Houssami N, Pagani O, Senkus E, Cardoso F, editorial board of The Breast Tags: Breast Source Type: research