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Vaccinate cancer patients against COVID-19: experts address major uncertainties

Vaccinate cancer patients against COVID-19: experts address major uncertainties

At an ESMO Live Roundtable, a panel of experts discussed the benefits and risk of COVID-19 vaccination in patients with cancer, the practicalities of vaccinating those undergoing immunosuppressant treatment and the potential advantages and disadvantages of flexible dosing intervals.

Cancer screening programmes, a long road back to normal

Cancer screening programmes, a long road back to normal

In many countries, cancer screening activities are still suffering a complete shutdown, and according to public policy experts this may limit opportunities of a timely diagnosis especially to socio-economically vulnerable populations.
Is COVID-19 turning back the clock for patient empowerment?

Is COVID-19 turning back the clock for patient empowerment?

After years of progress in empowering patients with cancer to play a more active role in their care, the COVID-19 pandemic is leaving many feeling anxious with little control over if, when or how they will receive a diagnosis or treatment. 
Young oncologists in the coronavirus crisis: a learning opportunity

Young oncologists in the coronavirus crisis: a learning opportunity

Despite some share the concern of having their career plans delayed or disrupted by the pandemic, the new challenges emerged in these unprecedented times represent a unique opportunity to grow-up as oncology professionals and get ready to a new scenario where team working, humanisation of care and virtual education will be more crucial than ever.

Telemedicine: the good and bad of living a hype

Telemedicine: the good and bad of living a hype

New forms of remote cancer care services have been piloted since the COVID-19 outbreak to offer support to patients while complying with hospital visiting restrictions. Despite a renewed popularity of telemedicine, digital services implemented so quickly may increase the risk of unmet expectations in the future.

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