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COVID-19 pandemic: Radiotherapy precautions and preparedness.

Authors :
Mummudi N
Tibdewal A
Ghosh-Laskar S
Agarwal JP
Source :
Journal of cancer research and therapeutics [J Cancer Res Ther] 2020 Apr-Jun; Vol. 16 (3), pp. 634-637.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted healthcare delivery across the globe. Cancer patients are at a higher risk of acquiring this infection due to their immunosuppressed state. Timely care of patients while ensuring safety of healthcare workers is need of the hour. We list few precautionary measures that can be taken at all radiotherapy centres, during the pandemic to curb and combat the spread of this disease.<br />Competing Interests: None

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1998-4138
Volume :
16
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of cancer research and therapeutics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32719280
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jcrt.JCRT_405_20