M. Latif, S. Tirmazy, Dalia M El-Shourbagy, A. Basit, Kaltar Das, M. Omara, Dina Hamza, Susheel Kumar, N. Salim, S. Sajan
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Provision of Oncology Services in Dubai Health Authority during First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pragmatic Approach
Dear Editor-in-Chief, In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) characterized corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19) as a pandemic. 1 Over 80 million people have been infected and 1.5 million confirmed deaths have been reported globally. It is not entirely clear whether cancer diagnosis and treatments increase the risk of complication in the COVID-19infection. Several studies have reported higher rates of intensive care unit admission, invasive ventilation, and deaths due to the COVID-19 infection in cancer patients. 2
期刊介绍:
Middle East Journal of Cancer (MEJC) is an international peer-reviewed journal which aims to publish high-quality basic science and clinical research in the field of cancer. This journal will also reflect the current status of research as well as diagnostic and treatment practices in the field of cancer in the Middle East, where cancer is becoming a growing health problem. Lastly, MEJC would like to become a model for regional journals with an international outlook. Accordingly, manuscripts from authors anywhere in the world will be considered for publication. MEJC will be published on a quarterly basis.