Important information: treatment of cancer patients during self-isolation in Moscow
NewsToday, the capital has declared a regime of general self-isolation and restrictions on the movement of citizens around the city. For cancer patients of our Center, we have prepared answers to questions about how treatment will take place during this period.
Question #1: Will there be drug therapy during the quarantine period?
Planned antitumor treatment will be continued, provided that the sanitary anti-epidemic regime is observed and that patient contacts within hospitals are minimized.
Question #2: If there are signs of ARVI, will antitumor therapy be continued?
If signs of ARVI are detected, which is a contraindication to antitumor treatment, treatment is discontinued until the patient recovers.
At the same time, forced breaks in this case do not pose a threat to the risk of disease progression and the threat to the life of patients, which is proven in clinical studies studying the possible increase in treatment intervals.
Question #3: If a coronavirus infection caused by COVID-19 is detected, how will antitumor therapy be continued?
If signs of a coronavirus infection caused by COVID-19 are detected, antitumor treatment is discontinued until the patient recovers. At the same time, antiviral therapy does not pose a risk of cancer progression.
Question #4: What is the maximum period of prescription of medicines in tablet form?
If you receive long-term drug therapy in tablet form, you can write a prescription for up to 180 days, depending on each specific clinical situation.
Question #5: Is it possible to extract tablet forms without a visit to the doctor?
No, it is not possible, since the discharge is carried out for the maximum period, the doctor needs to make a clinical examination.
Question #6: Is it possible to administer infusion drugs at home?
No, it is not possible, in this case, treatment should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor, in order to avoid complications from the introduction of drug therapy and timely correction is possible only in a medical institution.
Question #7: The planned operation is shown, in what mode will it be performed?
Planned surgical interventions in cancer patients, due to the life-threatening nature of the disease, will be carried out as planned. The Oncology Service of Moscow has prepared recommendations for specialists on surgical treatment during the pandemic.
Question #8: The doctor underwent a planned operation, how long is it correct?
Postponement of planned surgical treatment is possible in cases of clinically justified continuation of antitumor drug and radiation treatment, taken after the decision of the oncoconsilium.The Moscow Oncology Service has prepared recommendations for specialists on the treatment of cancer patients during the pandemic. Your doctor will be able to answer all your questions at the appointment.
Question #9: How is radiation therapy performed as part of quarantine measures?
Radiation therapy is carried out as planned, there are no restrictions on its implementation.
Question #10: If you need a follow-up examination for cancer, how will it be carried out?
When detecting the progression of oncological diseases, the entire range of diagnostic measures will be carried out as planned, without violating the terms regulated by the order.
Question # 11: I have been treated for cancer and I need a follow-up examination?
If there are no complaints and no signs of progression, the control examination can be postponed for up to 3 months without significant risk to the patient.
Cancer patients are at risk of severe coronavirus infection COVID-19. Therefore, we ask you to protect yourself from infection as much as possible:
- take care of your personal hygiene;
- keep a distance of at least 1 meter from other people;
- avoid unnecessary trips on public transport and visiting crowded places;
- in any situation, stay calm.
We care about you!
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