CANCER TREATMENT DURING LOCKDOWN: SOLUTION TO STRUGGLES FACED IN TREATING CANCER PATIENTS - Cancer Consult India
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Lockdown has played its part as a dangerous, effective weapon against the Covid-19 pandemic in most parts of the world. Many people have suffered from the impact of such an unprecedented standstill, cancer patients are no different. Not only are they worried about the virus and it's effects on their comparatively weakened immune system, but cancer specialists and patients are also equally worried about how cancer treatment will be maintained regularly when people can't get out of the house. Cancer treatment in Delhi and all over India has faced quite a few challenges since the commencement of lockdown. Renowned cancer specialists around the world are recommending cancer patients to take some steps to face and overcome the struggles that rose due to global standstill.
PROBLEMS CANCER PATIENTS FACE DUE TO LOCKDOWN & THEIR SOLUTIONS
Problem 1 People who have been recently diagnosed with cancer with no set treatment plan are unable to set a course of action. Solution: · Call your cancer specialist & discuss the chances of postponing your treatment. For slow-growing tumours like prostate, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and others, the treatment can possibly be postponed for the time being. However, you should take every decision after consulting with your doctor. · Keep track of your symptoms and your condition. Yes, you cannot see disease progression, but, it is your body, you can definitely feel if the symptoms worsen. If your symptoms get out of control, your cancer specialist might prefer a physical check-up, and you can call for an ambulance to take you to your doctor. · Create a list of emergency contacts and keep it near you or on you at all times. The list can contain the names and numbers of your oncologist, your general physician, the nearest hospitals, any other healthcare professional you have consulted, your insurance company, and if you live alone or if you need one, then your emergency contact.
Problem 2 People who have been under cancer treatment for some time, and are faced with several difficulties of lockdown. Going to get regular treatments is difficult because of lack of transport, fear of the virus, and scarcity of hospital bed or medical facility for non-Covid-19 patients.
Solution: · Ask your cancer specialist if you can switch to oral treatment or treatment in a different dose, which allows you to travel less often. · Consult your cancer specialist in Delhi NCR or anywhere else in India to create a treatment plan which allows you to postpone maintenance therapy required to transition into deep remission. You don't have to forego it; you just have to wait a little while before the pandemic situation is controlled.
Problem 3 Lack of public transportation and controlled private transportation is a big problem for cancer patients that need to travel to their doctor's clinic or hospital for treatments. Solution: · If it’s an emergency, call an ambulance. · Consult your cancer specialist or your healthcare provider to ask them if they can arrange for a mode of transportation for treatments. · Get waivers for your vehicle citing your treatment requirements.
Conclusion
The impact of Covid-19 on cancer patients has been great; but, this too shall pass. Till then, you should take all the necessary safety precautions, consider the solutions we offered, and if you have any further questions, you can always consult a remarkable cancer specialist in your area like Dr. Manish Singhal, one of the most revered oncologists in Delhi NCR.
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