New Corona Information for Cancer Patients Released 4:13, May 13, Japan
In order to convey correct information to cancer patients who feel anxiety due to the effects of the new coronavirus, the three new cancer academic societies in Japan are related to each treatment method and type of cancer. The information of is summarized and published on the website. Each society wants you to refer to it when consulting with your doctor.
This was published on the respective websites by the Japanese Society of Cancer, the Japan Society for Cancer Therapy, and the Japanese Society of Clinical Oncology on 12th.
According to academic societies, some patients with cancer and those suspected of having cancer have worries and questions such as "should treatment be postponed?"
The published information provides advice according to the type and stage of treatment, such as postponement of radiation therapy being unfavorable and that the risk of infection does not increase with the treatment of molecular targeted drugs.
Also, for each of 12 types of cancer such as esophageal cancer and breast cancer, for example, an operation of esophageal cancer may require a ventilator, so postponement of surgery may be considered in consideration of the current situation and medical conditions. It is explained that in breast cancer, surgery to recover the bulge of the breast can be performed at another time.
Professor Tsuyoshi Terashima of Tokyo Dental University, who summarized the information, said, “I want you to receive the necessary medical treatment without being overly afraid. Since the response varies depending on the medical condition, etc., I would like you to consult with your doctor well based on the information”. I am.