COVID-19's Impact on Breast Cancer Care

 

The respiratory illness commonly referred to as coronavirus and officially called COVID-19 has changed life, COVID-19 viral pandemic responsible for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) disease has dramatically impacted management of patients in terms of diagnosis and surgical treatment of cancer - including breast cancer. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that the risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 is low for most people. However, it’s very important to know that people who are currently diagnosed with cancer, including breast cancer, have a higher risk of severe illness if they get COVID-19. Some breast cancer treatments including chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy can weaken the immune system and possibly cause lung problems. People who have weakened immune systems or lung problems have a much higher risk of serious complications if they become infected with this Corona virus. People with breast cancer that has metastasized (spread) to the lungs also can have lung problems that may get worse if they develop COVID-19. This higher risk for serious complications from COVID-19 for people currently diagnosed with cancer likely is because having cancer puts a strain on the body and also because certain treatments can cause people to become immune compromised (have a weakened immune system) or have lung problems. Some chemotherapy medicines and targeted therapies can also cause lung problems, which could put people at higher risk for serious COVID-19 complications.

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