Tackling brain metastases from lung cancer during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Issue 4 (3rd September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mummudi, Naveen; Tibdewal, Anil; Gupta, Tejpal; Patil, Vijay; Prabhash, Kumar; Agarwal, Jai Prakash
• Is Part Of: Cancer reports. Volume 5:Issue 4(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2020-09-03
• Subjects: brain metastases -- COVID‐19 pandemic -- lung cancer; Cancer -- Periodicals; 616.994005
• DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.1276
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2573-8348

Abstract

Abstract: Given the enormous strain the COVID‐19 pandemic has put on healthcare worldwide, appropriate allocation of resources according to priority is of immense importance. As brain metastases are a common presentation in lung cancer, during the pandemic, it potentially can pose a major management challenge to clinicians. In this article, we outline a pragmatic approach that oncologists should consider while managing these patients. The overarching principle is to deliver best, evidence‐based treatment without compromising patient care while ensuring the safety of healthcare workers.