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The role of head and neck cancer advocacy organizations during the COVID ‐19 pandemic
Author(s) -
Yan Flora,
Rauscher Erika,
Hollinger Amanda,
Caputo Mary Ann,
Ready John,
Fakhry Carole,
Nathan CherieAnn O.,
Leonardis Chris,
Yearout Danielle,
Tsue Terance T.,
Day Terry A.,
Moore Michael G.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.26287
Subject(s) - covid-19 , pandemic , head and neck cancer , head and neck , medicine , work (physics) , nursing , political science , public relations , cancer , surgery , virology , engineering , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , mechanical engineering , disease
Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic has had a significant impact on many aspects of head and neck cancer (HNC) care. The uncertainty and stress resulting from these changes has led many patients and caregivers to turn to HNC advocacy groups for guidance and support. Here we outline some of the issues being faced by patients with HNC during the current crisis and provide examples of programs being developed by advocacy groups to address them. We also highlight the increased utilization of these organizations that has been observed as well as some of the challenges being faced by these not‐for‐profit groups as they work to serve the head and neck community.