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Iktej Singh Jabbal1, Saad Sabbagh1, Barbara Dominguez1
1Department of Hematology-Oncology, Maroone Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL 33331, USA.
Abstract:
COVID-19 impacted several health services, including cancer-related care. Its implications were significant due to the lapse in hospital resources, compounded by the delays stemming from the economic effects on patients' jobs and medical coverage. Furthermore, reports suggesting an increased risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 in patients with cancer and those on active cancer treatment caused additional fear and potential delays in seeking medical services. This review provides an overview of the pandemic's impact on cancer care in the United States and suggests measures for tackling similar situations in the future.
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