For community oncologists treating patients with multiple myeloma during the COVID-19 pandemic, what resources and clinical pearls would you suggest?
Recorded April 24, 2020.
Derek Raghavan, MD, PhD, of the Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, and a member of The ASCO Post Editorial Board, discusses the ways in which COVID-19 has affected oncology care in his community, and some practical tips that may help fellow providers. Filmed April 9, 2020.
William A. Wood, MD, MPH, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Oversight Group Chair for the new COVID-19 registry, talks about why it was formed, how it can help patients and providers, and how it operates and could evolve in the future. Filmed April 3, 2020.
Rafal Dziadziuszko, MD, PhD, of the Medical University of Gdansk, talks about the adjustments to cancer care that he and his colleagues have made, how and when they employ telemedicine, and whether the technology could change the future for clinical practice. Filmed April 24, 2020.
Paolo A. Ascierto, MD, of the Istituto Nazionale Tumori in Naples, Italy, talks about minimizing risks for patients with cancer, prioritizing surgery and other treatments for melanoma, and the state of clinical trials. Filmed April 17, 2020.
William Dale, MD, PhD, of City of Hope National Medical Center, discusses vulnerable populations—older adults and those with psychosocial or mental health concerns—and reviews best practices for treatment decisions, social distancing, and maintaining emotional health. Recorded April 15, 2020.
