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In light of promising results of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19, should we consider using it prophylactically in cancer patients, especially if immunocompromised?

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Rheumatology · MD Anderson Cancer Center

At this time, as there is no good evidence available, I would not recommend the use of hydroxycholoroquine prophylactically in cancer patients. It is unclear whether it would prevent contagion, probably not, and we still don't know if it will have any effect on the course of COVID-19. We expect ther...

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