Suggestions for Radiation Oncologists during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Authors :: Franco P
Kochbati L
Siano M
De Bari B
Source :: BioMed research international [Biomed Res Int] 2020 May 26; Vol. 2020, pp. 4892382. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 26 (Print Publication: 2020).
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and COVID-19 diffusion have recently become an international public health emergency. Cancer patients, as a frail population, are particularly exposed to the risk related to infections. The clinical decision-making process and the organizational workflow of radiotherapy department should be revised in the light of the critical situation. We herein provide practical suggestions derived from the available literature and discussed during an online session held within the e-learning educational program of the European School of Oncology on March 31st 2020.<br />Competing Interests: The authors disclose no conflict of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Pierfrancesco Franco et al.)