Cancer treatment during Lockdown: Solution to struggles faced in treating cancer patients

CANCER TREATMENT DURING
LOCKDOWN: SOLUTION TO
STRUGGLES FACED IN TREATING
CANCER PATIENTS
- Cancer Consult India

Introduction

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

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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