What measures should we take regarding routine follow-up visits for well patients in surveillance during the coronavirus pandemic?
When a physical exam is important and telehealth is not a good option, should we be proactive and reschedule or should we continue to see them as scheduled?
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Radiation Oncology · Centerpoint health
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Radiation Oncology · Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute
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As per FAQ’s posted by ASTRO:
From currently available data, all cancer patients are at higher risk of COVID-19 related mortality, and older people (men more than women) appear to be at higher risk of COVID-19 related mortality than younger people. Thus, efforts to reduce the risk of exposure of COV...
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