Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on cancer treatment: the patients’ perspective

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Authors

Karlijn de Joode · Erasmus MC Cancer Institute

Daphne W. Dumoulin · Erasmus University Rotterdam

Vivian Engelen

Haiko J. Bloemendal · Radboud University Medical Center

Marcel Verheij · Radboud University Medical Center

Hanneke W.M. van Laarhoven · University of Amsterdam

I. Dingemans

Anne‐Marie C. Dingemans

Abstract

This is the first study investigating perspectives of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study demonstrates the significant impact of the COVID-19 crisis on oncological care, indicating the need for psycho-oncological support during this pandemic.

Topics & Keywords

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Cancer

Volume 136, pp. 132-139

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2020.06.019

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