Cancer Care in the Age of COVID-19: Dr Patricia Salber Interviews Dr Bobby Reddy
b"While there remain a lot of unknowns about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the risk of infection patients with cancer face, it is known that when they do contract the virus, they are at a higher risk of mortality, explained Sandeep \\u201cBobby\\u201d Reddy, MD, an oncologist at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and chief medical officer of NantHealth, during an interview with Patricia Salber, MD, MBA, of The Doctor Weighs In.\\n\\nReddy discussed the clinical care of cancer patients in the age of COVID-19, including how care has changed as a result of the pandemic; best practices at treatment centers to protect patients and staff; recommendations for patients, whether they are in the middle of treatment, haven\\u2019t yet started treatment, or have discovered something worrisome but haven\\u2019t yet been diagnosed; and more.\\n\\nRead about related stories:\\nDiagnostic Delays From COVID-19 May Increase Cancer-Related Deaths, UK Studies Say: https://www.ajmc.com/view/diagnostic-delays-from-covid19-may-increase-cancerrelated-deaths-uk-studies-say\\nCOVID-19 and Cancer: NCI's Sharpless Says COVID-19 Could Halt Streak of US Cancer Mortality Gains: https://www.ajmc.com/view/covid19-and-cancer-ncis-sharpless-says-covid-19-could-halt-streak-of-us-cancer-mortality-gains\\nContinuation of Routine Screenings, Care Is Crucial During COVID-19 Pandemic: https://www.ajmc.com/view/continuation-of-routine-screenings-care-is-crucial-during-covid19-pandemic\\nDon't Delay Cancer Care During COVID-19 Crisis: https://www.ajmc.com/view/dont-delay-cancer-care-during-covid19-crisis"