COVID-19 pandemic &amp; head and neck cancer patients management: The role of virtual multidisciplinary team meetings

Salari, Abolfazl; Shirkhoda, Mohammad

doi:10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104693

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“…The head and neck region consists of all the sites by which the COVID-19 virus may be transmitted [36]. Thus, people with head and neck malignancy may be at risk of more deleterious consequence of COVID-19 infection [37]. Evidence based on previous studies suggested that people with head and neck malignancy have higher risk of mechanical ventilation or death than people without any malignancy.…”

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“…Evidence based on previous studies suggested that people with head and neck malignancy have higher risk of mechanical ventilation or death than people without any malignancy. Thus, studies suggested some practical steps such as the use of protective equipment, warranting access to critical drugs, telecommunications technology consultations, and wider community-based supports [15,[36][37][38]. In a cohort of 18 people with a malignancy described that 6% of people with head and neck malignancy had a higher risk of mechanical ventilation (39%) and death (8%) than those people without a history of any malignancy.…”

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Cancer and Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Comorbidity, Mechanical Ventilation, and Death Risk

Jarahzadeh

Asadian

Farbod

et al. 2020

J Gastrointest Canc

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Background The presence of comorbidity poses a major clinical challenge in the care and treatment of COVID-19 patients. Moreover, having one or more comorbidities could be a life-threatening situation in COVID-19 patients. Cancer is substantially associated with significant morbidity and mortality in COVID-19 patients. However, there is not sufficient data to conclude that cancer patients have a higher risk of COVID-19 infection. In this study, we reviewed cancer comorbidity and risk of mechanical ventilation or death in patients with confirmed COVID-19. Methods A comprehensive systematic search was performed on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, and CNKI, to find articles published until August 01, 2020. All relevant case series, case reports, systematic and narrative reviews, meta-analyses, and prospective and retrospective studies that reported clinical characteristics and epidemiological information of cancer patients infected with COVID-19 were included in the study. Results A total of 12 cohort studies exclusively on cancer patients with confirmed COVID-19 were selected. Conclusions According to the findings of this study, cancer was not among the most prevalent underlying diseases in patients with confirmed COVID-19. Moreover, cancer patients infected with COVID-19 had the lowest risk of mechanical ventilation or death than the non-cancer infected patients.

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Cancer and Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Comorbidity, Mechanical Ventilation, and Death Risk

Jarahzadeh

Asadian

Farbod

et al. 2020

J Gastrointest Canc

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“…Since lymphocytopenia is often seen in severe COVID-19 patients, the CRS caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus has to be mediated by leukocytes other than T cells, as in patients receiving CAR-T therapy; a high WBC-count is common, suggesting it, in association with lymphocytopenia, as a differential diagnostic criterion for COVID-19 [14]. In light of the pandemic of COVID-19, which overcame the health systems of countries, which threatens the health of cancer patients from two sides, either in terms of postponing treatment appointments, which is a risk to patients and increases the development of the disease [15], or either cancer patients can be called to hospitals and here the risk of infection and infection with COVID-19 increases [16].…”

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Zinc Supplementation Prevents the Complications of COVID-19 Infection in Cancer Patients

Derouiche

2020

Asian Pac J Cancer Care

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Novel coronavirus” SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly spreading worldwide with a significant mortality rate. In the crisis of COVID-19, cancer patients are seen as a very weak group and this is because of their weakened immune system and hence we aim in this research to show the importance of zinc as a buffer against cancer in COVID-19 for cancer patients. Zinc is an essential trace element that is crucial for growth, development, and the maintenance of immune function. zinc supplementation decreased and generation of inflammatory cytokines. zinc supplementation should have beneficial effects on cancer by decreasing oxidative stress, angiogenesis and induction of inflammatory cytokines while increasing apoptosis in cancer cells. zinc supplementation implemented to improve the antiviral response and systemic immunity in patients with cancer diseases. With the multiple doses approved from zinc, we suggest that there be an supplement in zinc by 50 mg / day for three month with each treatment for cancer patients, in order to strengthen the immune system to prevent the serious effects of COVID19 infection.

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“…One person as a coordinator can take history and all patient records, such as imaging and lab data, and share it to the rest. By examining the patient's condition and considering the current crisis, a treatment plan can be decided [5].…”

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“…Within the field of action of oral and maxillofacial surgeons, the approach and management of oral cancer is one relevant area [4]. Squamous cell carcinoma represents the most common form of head and neck cancer, and its early approach plays a key role in reducing morbidity and mortality [5]. Based on this, the present review aims to collect and to discuss aspects of approaching the management of inpatients and outpatients with oral cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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Management of patients with oral cancer during the covid-19 pandemic

Solano

Gutiérrez

Parra

et al. 2020

J Oral Med Oral Surg

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Introduction: The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare to the public is severe. There is a high viral load in the nasal and oral cavities of infected patients, especially endangering those specialties focused around this region. Within the field of action of oral and maxillofacial surgeons, the approach and management of oral cancer is one relevant area. The present review aims to collect and discuss aspects of the management of inpatients and outpatients with oral cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Corpus: The care of the patient affected with oral cancer is imperative. Following strict biosecurity protocols, procedures such as clinical examinations for cancer patients and biopsies can be performed. In the case of benign slowly growing tumors, deferral of surgery until the COVID-19 pandemic situation has settled is recommended. In the case of malignant tumors, surgery must be performed using appropriate biosecurity measures. Conclusion: The reduction of elective surgery is necessary; nevertheless, urgent oncologic and emergency surgery still has to be performed. Strategies must be developed to reduce the number of infections. The adequate approach of the COVID-19 challenge merits significant changes in the infrastructure of outpatient units, inpatient units, and operating rooms.

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COVID-19 pandemic & head and neck cancer patients management: The role of virtual multidisciplinary team meetings

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Cited by 18 publications

References 2 publications

Cancer and Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Comorbidity, Mechanical Ventilation, and Death Risk

Cancer and Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Comorbidity, Mechanical Ventilation, and Death Risk

Zinc Supplementation Prevents the Complications of COVID-19 Infection in Cancer Patients

Management of patients with oral cancer during the covid-19 pandemic

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