The Effect of Covid-19 Cancer Victims and their Healthcare
Keywords:
Cancer, Covid-19, RT PCR, novel coronavirus, cancer care providers, telemedicine, infection, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, malignancy, oncologist.Abstract
This article includes the effect of Coronavirus disease on cancer patients and their healthcare
facilities. The global pandemic mentioned around the world has impacted the most vulnerable
group of patients- cancer. With the assistance of RT PCR tests and HRCT, oncologists and
doctors have tried to provide treatment to Covid-19 patients. Cancer patients are more
susceptible to Covid-19 than non-cancer or non-survivor patients, according to reports. To avoid
the prevalence and infection of cancer victims, WHO has suggested staying at home and
continuing their treatment through telemedicine unless the situation is critical for which they
might require therapy and/or surgery. Covid-19 is here to stay so we should practice with utmost
care and precaution.
