Saad Z. Usmani, MD: In My Experience Question 2
COVID-19 and Cancer CareDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, do you suggest delaying upfront autologous transplant for patients with multiple myeloma?
Recorded April 24, 2020.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, do you suggest delaying upfront autologous transplant for patients with multiple myeloma?
Recorded April 24, 2020.
Giorgio V. Scagliotti, MD, PhD, of the University of Turin, talks about the progression of COVID-19 through his community and how, in nursing homes, lack of experience dealing with a pandemic is fueling a third wave of the virus in Italy. Filmed April 15, 2020.
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.
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.
Giorgio V. Scagliotti, MD, PhD, of the University of Turin, talks about the ways in which coronavirus reshaped Italian hospitals, mistakes made, and lessons learned. Filmed April 15, 2020.
Nancy E. Davidson, MD, of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and a member of The ASCO Post Editorial Board, talks about her experiences in one of the communities hardest hit by coronavirus and offers some practical advice on making changes in treatment and research. Recorded April 7, 2020.