Cancer in Lockdown: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients with Cancer

Moraliyage, Harsha; Silva, Daswin De; Ranasinghe, Weranja; Adikari, Achini; Alahakoon, Damminda; Prasad, Raj; Lawrentschuk, Nathan; Bolton, Damien

doi:10.1002/onco.13604

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“…A study on head and neck cancer patients from Germany revealed that 40% were anxious regarding their disease but also in regard to the psychological and physical consequences of the pandemic. Social isolation (prohibition of visits) was reported to be a main problem (58.5%) [43][44][45].…”

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Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Governmental Containment Policies on the Detection and Therapy of Oral Malignant Lesions—A Retrospective, Multicenter Cohort Study from Germany

Heimes

Müller

Schellin

et al. 2021

Cancers

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(1) Background: In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, governmental measures have been undertaken. The impact of the crisis on the healthcare of patients with cancer is largely unexplored. This multicenter cohort study aimed to investigate a potential screening delay and its consequences in patients with oral cancer (OC) during the pandemic. (2) Material and Methods: Data of patients who were first diagnosed with OC during different periods were collected, especially in terms of OC incidence, tumor stage/entity and time to intervention. The periods lockdown (LD) (13 March–16 June 2020), post-lockdown (PLD) (17 June–1 November 2020), and the corresponding equivalents in 2018/19 were differentiated and compared. (3) Results: There was no obvious trend towards a higher incidence of OC or higher tumor stages, whereas a trend towards a shorter time to intervention during the LD2020 could be observed. Subgroup analyses revealed an increased incidence in OC within the PLD2020 in Mainz, which might be explained by the partial closure of dental practices in this federal state during LD. (4) Conclusions: While there was no overall higher incidence of OC, we found closure of practices during LD to possibly delay cancer diagnosis. Therefore, measures must be taken to identify patients at risk and to ensure basic healthcare, especially in the context of dental screening measures.

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Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Governmental Containment Policies on the Detection and Therapy of Oral Malignant Lesions—A Retrospective, Multicenter Cohort Study from Germany

Heimes

Müller

Schellin

et al. 2021

Cancers

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“…Telemedicine long hailed as the future of healthcare did not truly become realized until 2020. Researchers even used social media and the Patient-Reported Information Multidimensional Exploration (PRIME) framework to track the well-being of cancer patients during the lockdown [14] . They identified areas of anxiety in large populations and were able to plan and provide for interventions of emotional support [14] .…”

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Perretta²,

Dallemagne³

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“…Research indicates that during the pandemic patients have sought informational and emotional support on social media (SM) and Twitter in particular [13]. This should not come as a surprise: SM platforms are increasingly recognized as promising tools in the delivery of health information and behavioral interventions to the public, especially to AYA with cancer given the extensive use of SM among this age cohort [14,15].…”

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Covid-19, the perfect time to broaden our horizons about social media use in oncology? A survey study with healthcare professionals caring for youth with cancer

Rost

Espeli

Ansari³

et al. 2021

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Purpose The study aims to explore the attitudes of Swiss healthcare professionals towards the use of social media in adolescent and young adult oncology and to examine whether the ongoing social restrictions due COVID-19 might have altered these attitudes. Methods This study was cross-sectional in design. The subjects were healthcare providers working in pediatric or adult oncology settings in Switzerland. We performed descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. Results While considered useful, only a small minority of participants actually used social media for professional reasons and considered themselves skillful in using these platforms. Although institutional guidelines were deemed crucial to improve social media use, many respondents seemed unaware of their existence. Only a minority reported an impact of Covid-19 on their attitudes towards the professional implementation of social media. Conclusion The global health crisis creates important challenges for young patients with cancer and their healthcare providers. In times of social restrictions, social media may be promising tools to facilitate health information provision, connectivity and patient care. Virtual mentorship and target social media training interventions might be the best way to improve familiarity with social media and with ethical guidelines for their use.

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Cancer in Lockdown: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients with Cancer

Cited by 116 publications

References 10 publications

Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Governmental Containment Policies on the Detection and Therapy of Oral Malignant Lesions—A Retrospective, Multicenter Cohort Study from Germany

Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Governmental Containment Policies on the Detection and Therapy of Oral Malignant Lesions—A Retrospective, Multicenter Cohort Study from Germany

What is Artificial Intelligence Surgery?

Covid-19, the perfect time to broaden our horizons about social media use in oncology? A survey study with healthcare professionals caring for youth with cancer

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