Recommendations for triage, prioritization and treatment of breast cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Authors

Giuseppe Curigliano · European Institute of Oncology

Maria João Cardoso · Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Philip Poortmans · University of Antwerp

Oreste Gentilini · San Raffaele University of Rome

Gabriella Pravettoni · University of Milan

Ketti Mazzocco · University of Milan

Nehmat Houssami

Abstract

The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) associated disease (COVID-19) outbreak seriously challenges globally all health care systems and professionals. Expert projections estimate that despite social distancing and lockdown being practiced, we have yet to feel the full impact of COVID-19. In this manuscript we provide guidance to prepare for the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on breast cancer patients and advise on how to triage, prioritize and organize diagnostic procedures, surgical, radiation and medical treatments.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Breast

Volume 52, pp. 8-16

DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2020.04.006

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