Prevalence of certain unhealthy behaviors decreased, while self-rated health improved, regardless of cancer history
COVID-19 Booster May Spur Seroconversion in Blood Cancer Patients
Among nonresponders to initial COVID-19 vaccination, seroconversion occurred in 56 percent following booster dose
Worldwide Drop in Cancer Screening Seen Early in Pandemic
Significant drops in cancer screening observed for several types of cancer
Disruption to Oncology Clinical Trials Seen Early in Pandemic
Numbers of new patient accruals and newly activated trials decreased early on, followed by progressive recovery
ASCO: Disparities Seen in Telehealth Use for Cancer Care During Pandemic
Disparities according to race, geographic location, socioeconomic status seen for telehealth use among patients initiating cancer treatment
ASCO: Increase in Cancer-Related Death Seen During Pandemic
Cancer-related monthly mortality rate higher in April 2020 when health care capacity was most challenged
Recent Cancer Treatment Linked to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
However, a history of cancer more than one year before COVID-19 diagnosis not tied to increased mortality or hospitalization
COVID-19 Vaccine Largely Protects Cancer Patients
However, higher risk seen for breakthrough infections and severe outcomes, especially for hematologic malignancies