https://researchopenworld.com/management-of-cancer-patients-undergoing-radiation-therapy-during-the-novel-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-pandemic-a-review-of-the-literature/#

Abstract

Cancer patients are more vulnerable to acquiring COVID 19 infection and may also experience higher morbidity and mortality. In the context of cancer patients may be affected through delayed diagnosis and have significant impact on management in resource strained settings. Cancer treatment typically involves a possible combination of surgical resection, chemotherapy and radiation therapy (RT). RT delivery requires often daily attendance to a cancer center, is complex and poses potentially additional risks for infection as well as treatment related complications. Optimization of infection control measures and RT treatment schedules is paramount to minimize the impact of the pandemic on patients and optimize outcomes. This review