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Review
. 2020 Apr 7;15(1):74.
doi: 10.1186/s13014-020-01527-1.

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

Stephanie E Combs  1   2   3 , Claus Belka  4   5 , Maximilian Niyazi  4   5 , Stefanie Corradini  5 , Steffi Pigorsch  6   7   4 , Jan Wilkens  6 , Anca L Grosu  8   9 , Matthias Guckenberger  10 , Ute Ganswindt  11 , Denise Bernhardt  6   7   4
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Review

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

Stephanie E Combs et al. Radiat Oncol. .

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.

Keywords: COVID-19; Fractionation; Pandemic; Radiotherapy; Tandem-teams.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare there are not competing interests.

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