Tumor patients' fears and worries and perceived changes of specific attitudes, perceptions and behaviors due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still relevant.
Arndt BüssingDaniela Rodrigues RecchiaJutta HübnerStefanie WalterJudith BüntzelJens BüntzelPublished in: Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology (2021)
Oncologists/psychologist have to know that patients' situation has not changed within the time of pandemic and that they still require information, close support and encouragement to rely on their resources to cope. Perceived changes are reflecting coping strategies that could be trained to increase patients' resilience during further pandemic waves.