Oncology
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NCCN panel: Defer nonurgent skin cancer care during pandemic
The group’s melanoma recommendations focused on deferring nonurgent care until after the pandemic passes.
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‘Brutal’ plan to restrict palliative radiation during pandemic
New guidelines recommend giving palliative radiotherapy only in oncologic emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Advice from the front lines: How cancer centers can cope with COVID-19
The medical director of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance offers advice for cancer centers dealing with COVID-19.
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No staff COVID-19 diagnoses after plan at Chinese cancer center
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Maintaining cancer care in the face of COVID-19
Oncologists are moving cancer patients to other hospitals, reevaluating the need for cancer treatments, and embracing telemedicine to protect...
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Wilkie and the VA vs COVID-19: Who’s Winning?
As the VA races to address the COVID-19 crisis, Sec. Wilkie faces a battle on multiple fronts.
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Guidelines on delaying cancer surgery during COVID-19
The American College of Surgeons has issued new guidelines for cancer surgery in the era of COVID-19.
Commentary
Perspective from the heartland: Cancer care and research during a public health crisis
Dr. Alan P. Lyss examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has and will affect cancer care and research.
Perspectives
How long is it safe to delay gynecologic cancer surgery?
Surgical triage is necessary when resources are scarce.
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Cancer care and COVID-19 in Seattle, the first U.S. epicenter
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COVID-19: Older patients with cancer especially vulnerable
Expert advises diligence in screening cancer patients and commonsense preventative measures.