The psychological impact of therapeutic changes during the COVID-19-lockdown for gynaecological and breast cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The exceptional health situation related to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has required an in-depth and immediate reorganisation of gynaecological cancer care. The main objective was to assess the psychological impact of such treatment modifications during the lockdown period for gynaecological and breast cancer patients.

Patients and methods

A multicentre prospective study was conducted in three university gynaecological cancer wards (Hospices Civils de Lyon, France) during the French first lockdown (16th March to 11th May 2020). All patients with non-metastatic breast cancer or gynaecological cancer were included. Data was collected regarding treatment modifications (delay, cancellation, change of therapeutic plan). The psychological impact of treatment

SUBMITTER: Lamblin G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8739811 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature