Examining the association among fear of COVID-19, psychological distress, and delays in cancer care.
Nicole E CastonValerie M LawhonKaren Lisa SmithKathleen D GallagherRebekah AngoveEric AndersonAlan BalchAndres AzueroChao-Hui Sylvia HuangGabrielle Betty RocquePublished in: Cancer medicine (2021)
Fear of COVID-19 is linked to psychological distress and delays in care among patients with cancer. Furthermore, those who are personally impacted see exacerbated cancer care delays. Timely psychosocial support and health care coordination are critical to meet increased care needs of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.