Decline in trial launches could have long-term negative impact, authors say
Many Cancer Survivors Have Conditions Linked to Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness
56.4 percent of cancer survivors report having one or more conditions, with increased prevalence in Black survivors
Guidance Issued for COVID-19 Vaccination of Cancer Patients
Patients with cancer should be prioritized for vaccination; caregivers and household/close contacts should undergo vaccination when possible
Cancer Screening, Diagnoses Down During Early Pandemic
Higher positivity rate during the early pandemic might reflect prioritizing of higher-risk patients
Virtual Care Maintains Quality Cancer Care
Majority of patients, physicians report satisfaction with virtual care
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rate Low in Patients Receiving Antitumor Therapy
Less than 1 percent of patients receiving antitumor treatment between Jan. 15 and May 4, 2020, developed COVID-19
Risk for Severe COVID-19 Not Increased for Children With Cancer
In children with cancer younger than 16, the estimated incidence of hospital-identified SARS-CoV-2 infection was 3 percent
Risk for COVID-19 Infection Increased With Common Cancers
Risk for COVID-19 elevated for individuals with recent cancer diagnosis; those with cancer and COVID-19 have worse outcomes
Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 Up in Cancer Survivors
Cancer survivors also have increased risk for influenza hospitalization/death compared with cancer-free controls
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