The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cancer Care

The situation of COVID-19 pandemic creates many challenges for cancer patients and caregivers. Some modifications in cancer management have been evolved from cancer societies and organizations to support oncology professionals as much as possible to deliver optimal care to their cancer patients in such exceptional circumstances, and to protect patients from infection with COVID-19 as much as possible.

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Key information

Conditions

Cancer COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Infections Lung Diseases Neoplasms Nidovirales Infections Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

EgyBrit Medical Centre

Cairo, 00202, Egypt

About this study

In oncology practice during this pandemic, many cancer patients still feeling uncertainty about their cancer management and treatment outcome . The study is aiming to better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care from patients' and survivors' perspective.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

cancer patients or survivors in Egypt.

Exclusion criteria

No exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Survey

Other

online survey

Primary outcomes

patients' and survivors' perspective of their cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic

Time frame: one month

measured by online survey to understand the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

El Zaitoun Specialized Hospital

Other Gov

Collaborators

Ain Shams University

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cancer Care Provision: a Cross-sectional Study of Egyptian Patients' Perspectives and Concerns

Important dates

Study start: 2020
Primary completion: 2021
Study completion: 2022
First posted: May 11, 2020
Registry last updated: Aug 28, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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