[Medical diagnosis and treatment strategies for malignant tumors of the digestive system during the outbreak of COVID-19].
Yun Zhang, Jianming Xu
Abstract
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in December 2019, the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer have been facing great challenges. Although oncologists are not fighting on the front line to against the epidemic, during this special period, we should not only protect patients, their families and medical staff from the infection of novel coronavirus, but also minimize the impact of the epidemic on the diagnosis and the treatment of patients with cancer. Combining the guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of tumors with our clinical experience, in this epidemic period, we discuss the strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of malignant tumors of the digestive system in this article.
Topics & Concepts
OutbreakCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Intensive care medicineMedical treatment2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCancerInternal medicinePathologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentColorectal and Anal Carcinomas