Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer treatment: the patients ’ perspective

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has inevitable consequences for medical care of non-COVID-19 patients. To assess the impact of this pandemic on oncological care, a nationwide survey was conducted among cancer patients in the Netherlands.

Source: European Journal of Cancer - July 3, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: K. de Joode, D.W. Dumoulin, V. Engelen, H.J. Bloemendal, M. Verheij, H.W.M. van Laarhoven, I.H. Dingemans, A.C. Dingemans, A.A.M. van der Veldt Tags: Original Research Source Type: research