Lung Cancer
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Researchers investigate impact of smoking on COVID-19 risk
Early reports from China showed a case fatality rate of 4.7% for men, compared with 2.8% for women.
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Cancer patients report delays in treatment because of COVID-19
Half of survey respondents in active treatment reported changes, delays, or disruptions to care.
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Cancer care ‘transformed in space of a month’ because of pandemic
Changes brought about by COVID-19 may endure after the pandemic is over.
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ASCO announces its own COVID-19 and cancer registry
ASCO aims to learn how COVID-19 is impacting cancer patients’ treatment and outcomes.
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Cancer prevalence among COVID-19 patients may be higher than previously reported
A meta-analysis suggests the cancer prevalence among COVID-19 patients is 2%, not 1% as previously reported.
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Home-based chemo skyrockets at one U.S. center
The University of Pennsylvania’s home-based chemotherapy program experienced a 300% increase in participation in a 5-week period.
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Treating lung cancer in COVID-19 times: Update from experts
Experts advise delaying surgery but maintaining treatment regimens that provide a survival benefit.
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Conducting cancer trials amid the COVID-19 pandemic
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‘Brutal’ plan to restrict palliative radiation during pandemic
New guidelines recommend giving palliative radiotherapy only in oncologic emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Advice from the front lines: How cancer centers can cope with COVID-19
The medical director of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance offers advice for cancer centers dealing with COVID-19.