Open AccessThe Effect of COVID-19 on Hospitalized Cancer Patients and Their Healthcare
Author(s) -
Jahnvi Garg,
Ranjit Ambad,
Nandkishor Bankar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59b34435
Subject(s) - medicine , covid-19 , pandemic , cancer , health care , disease , intensive care medicine , cancer treatment , medical emergency , family medicine , infectious disease (medical specialty) , economics , economic growth
This article includes the effect of Corona virus disease on cancer patients and their healthcare facilities. The global pandemic mentioned around the world has impacted the most vulnerable group of patients- cancer. With the assistance of RT PCR tests and HRCT, oncologists and doctors have tried to provide treatment to Covid-19 patients. Cancer patients are more susceptible to Covid-19 than non-cancer or non-survivor patients, according to reports. To avoid the prevalence and infection of cancer victims, WHO has suggested staying at home and continuing their treatment through telemedicine unless the situation is critical for which they might require therapy and/or surgery. Covid-19 is here to stay so we should practice with utmost care and precaution.