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COVID-19 pandemic: Radiotherapy precautions and preparedness.
- Source :
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Journal of cancer research and therapeutics [J Cancer Res Ther] 2020 Apr-Jun; Vol. 16 (3), pp. 634-637. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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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