COVID-19 outbreak and cancer radiotherapy disruption in italy: Survey endorsed by the italian association of radiotherapy and clinical oncology (AIRO)

Italy experienced one of the world ’s deadliest COVID-19 outbreaks and healthcare systems had to instantly reorganise activity. The Italian Radiation Oncology Departments adapted numerous solutions to minimize the disruptions. Information technologies, treatment prioritization and implementation of hypofractionation and protection procedures allowed balancing between cancer patient care and patient/healthcare workers safety.

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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - May 11, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Barbara Alicja Jereczek-Fossa, Matteo Pepa, Giulia Marvaso, Alessio Bruni, Michela Buglione di Monale e Bastia, Gianpiero Catalano, Andrea Riccardo Filippi, Pierfrancesco Franco, Maria Antonietta Gambacorta, Domenico Genovesi, Giuseppe Iat ì, Alessandro Tags: COVID-19 Rapid Communication Source Type: research