First statement on preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic in large German Speaking University-based radiation oncology departments

Combs SE, Belka C, Niyazi M, Corradini S, Pigorsch S, Wilkens J, Grosu AL, Guckenberger M, Ganswindt U, Bernhardt D (2020)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2020

Journal

Radiation Oncology BioMed Central

Book Volume: 15

Article Number: 74

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1186/s13014-020-01527-1

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging modern radiation oncology. At University Hospitals, we have a mandate to offer high-end treatments to all cancer patients. However, in times of crisis we must learn to prioritize resources, especially personnel. Compromising oncological outcome will blur all statistics, therefore all measures must be taken with great caution. Communication with our neighboring countries, within societies and between departments can help meet the challenge. Here, we report on our learning system and preparation measures to effectively tackle the COVID-19 challenge in University-Based Radiation Oncology Departments.

Involved external institutions

Technische Universität München (TUM) DE Germany (DE) Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) DE Germany (DE) Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) DE Germany (DE) University of Zurich / Universität Zürich (UZH) CH Switzerland (CH) Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg DE Germany (DE) Medizinische Universität Innsbruck AT Austria (AT)

How to cite

APA:

Combs, S.E., Belka, C., Niyazi, M., Corradini, S., Pigorsch, S., Wilkens, J.,... Bernhardt, D. (2020). First statement on preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic in large German Speaking University-based radiation oncology departments. Radiation Oncology, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-020-01527-1

MLA:

Combs, Stephanie E., et al. "First statement on preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic in large German Speaking University-based radiation oncology departments." Radiation Oncology 15.1 (2020).

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