To support cancer patients and their families in their cancer journey, here are six reminders to help patients navigate care and treatment in the new normal.
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly had a dramatic impact on all areas of cancer control, including prevention and vaccination programs, screening and early detection services, provision of all modalities of cancer treatment and care, including follow-up care for cancer survivors, and the conduct of cancer research and clinical trials.
According to the Philippine Society for Medical Oncology , the goal is to continue cancer care while minimizing the risk of being infected. Risk and benefits of delaying or continuing treatments must be assessed and individualized according to each patient. For example, many solid tumors and some hematologic cancers require immediate diagnosis and treatment. However, other common early-stage cancers may not.
Consequently, it is recommended that individuals who may be immunocompromised, including people with cancer, may receive a booster shot or third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine after completing the initial series.
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