What is COVID-19 and how will the pandemic affect my cancer care?
This guide has been prepared to help you, as well as your friends, family and caregivers, better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on your cancer care. It contains information on COVID-19 and its symptoms and measures you can take to lower your risk of becoming infected. It also provides information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of cancer care, including possible changes to your treatment plan and appointments, which may be necessary to keep you safe from infection.
Information relating to COVID-19 is continually evolving and the guidance provided here will be updated regularly.
The information and approaches described in this guide may differ between countries and hospitals; therefore, you should remain in close telephone/email contact with your treating physician or nurse as they know your full medical history and will advise on the best approach for you.
The information included in this guide is not intended as a replacement for your doctor’s advice. We recommend that you ask your doctor about the specific effects of the pandemic on treatment for your type and stage of cancer.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 prevention
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
COVID-19 testing
How is COVID-19 treated?
How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect my cancer care?
Impact of COVID-19 on the management of side effects of cancer treatment
Impact of COVID-19 on end of life care
Impact of COVID-19 on follow-up appointments
Looking after your health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Additional support
Key resources
Fonte: ESMO
As informações e sugestões contidas neste blog são meramente informativas e não devem substituir consultas com médicos especialistas.
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