Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Care Delivery in Africa: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Oncology Providers in Africa.
Yehoda M MarteiTara J RickTemidayo A FadeluMohammed S EzziNazik HammadNasreen S QuadriBelmira RodriguesHannah SimondsSurbhi GroverLuca IncrocciVerna D VanderpuyePublished in: JCO global oncology (2021)
Few COVID-19 cases and deaths were reported among patients with cancer. However, disruptions and delays in cancer care because of the pandemic were noted. The pandemic has inspired tailored innovative solutions in clinical care delivery for patients with cancer, which may serve as a blueprint for expanding care and preparing for future pandemics. Ongoing public education should address COVID-19 misconceptions. The results may not be generalizable to the entire African continent because of the small sample size.