Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer-Related Care in the United States: An Overview
Iktej Singh Jabbal, Saad Sabbagh, Barbara Dominguez, Mira Itani, Mohamed Mohanna, Thomas A. Samuel, Zeina Nahleh
Abstract
COVID-19 impacted several health services, including cancer-related care. Its implications were significant due to the lapse in hospital resources, compounded by the delays stemming from the economic effects on patients' jobs and medical coverage. Furthermore, reports suggesting an increased risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 in patients with cancer and those on active cancer treatment caused additional fear and potential delays in seeking medical services. This review provides an overview of the pandemic's impact on cancer care in the United States and suggests measures for tackling similar situations in the future.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicinePandemicCancerHealth care2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Family medicineIntensive care medicineMedical emergencyEnvironmental healthEconomic growthDiseasePathologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineEconomicsOutbreakCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsEconomic and Financial Impacts of CancerHealthcare cost, quality, practices