Recommendations for detection, prioritization, and treatment of thoracic oncology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: the THOCOoP cooperative group
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2020Journal
Critical Reviews in Oncology/HematologyPublisher
Elsevier Ireland LtdType
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The world currently faces a pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2. Relevant information has emerged regarding the higher risk of poor outcomes in lung cancer patients. As such, lung cancer patients must be prioritized in terms of prevention, detection and treatment. On May 7th, 45 experts in thoracic cancers from 11 different countries were invited to participate. A core panel of experts regarding thoracic oncology care amidst the pandemic gathered virtually, and a total of 60 initial recommendations were drafted based on available evidence, 2 questions were deleted due to conflicting evidence. By May 16th, 44 experts had agreed to participate, and voted on each of the 58 recommendation using a Delphi panel on a live voting event. Consensus was reached regarding the recommendations (>66 % strongly agree/agree) for 56 questions. Strong consensus (>80 % strongly agree/agree) was reached for 44 questions. Patients with lung cancer represent a particularly vulnerable population during this time. Special care must be taken to maintain treatment while avoiding exposure.Sponsors
Merck Sharp and Dohme, MSD; Novartis; Boehringer Ingelheim; Bristol-Myers Squibb, BMS; Pfizer; RocheKeyword
COVID-19Health systems
Lung cancer
Personal protective equipment
Recommendations
Thoracic oncology
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85087481311&doi=10.1016%2fj.critrevonc.2020.103033&partnerID=40&md5=da78db67dfd1ac182269f24b529d72e6; http://hdl.handle.net/10713/13297ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.critrevonc.2020.103033