Ways to manage breast cancer treatment during Covid-19 pandemic
The fear of being vulnerable to contracting the virus which may lead to complications has been a cause of concern for patients as well as their caregivers,” said Dr. Deepak Jha, senior consultant and clinical lead – breast surgery, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns have impacted our lives in ways we never imagined. While everyone has been affected in some way, those with co-morbidities, like cancer patients, and their families are especially having a hard time. “The fear of being vulnerable to contracting the virus which may lead to complications has been a cause of concern for patients as well as their caregivers,” said Dr. Deepak Jha, senior consultant and clinical lead – breast surgery, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
Quoting a study published in Lancet Oncology, the expert added that patients with cancer history are at a higher risk of complications such as “ICU admission or even death if they contract the Covid-19 virus”. This is mainly because the immune system of cancer patients is in a compromised state which makes them more vulnerable to infection, he told indianexpress.com
