Authors: Onesti, Concetta Elisa; Rugo, Hope S.; Generali, Daniele; Peeters, Marc; Zaman, Khalil; Wildiers, Hans; Harbeck, Nadia; Martin, Miguel; Cristofanilli, Massimo; Cortés, Javier; Tjan-Heijnen, Vivianne; Hurvitz, Sara A.; Berchem, Guy; Tagliamento, Marco; Campone, Mario; Bartsch, Rupert; De Placido, Sabino; Puglisi, Fabio; Rottey, Sylvie; Müller, Volkmar; Ruhstaller, Thomas; Machiels, Jean-Pascal; Conte, Pierfranco; Awada, Ahmad; Jerusalem, Guy; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Venue: ESMO Open

Type: Publication

Abstract: Background COVID-19 appeared in late 2019, causing a pandemic spread. This led to a reorganisation of oncology care in order to reduce the risk of spreading infection between patients and healthcare staff. Here we analysed measures taken in major oncological units in Europe and the USA. Methods A 46-item survey was sent by email to representatives of 30 oncological centres in 12 of the most affected countries. The survey inquired about preventive measures established to reduce virus spread, patient education and processes employed for risk redu... (read more)

DOI: 10.18131/2dqn4-jhh74