Abstract
To a new normal in radiation oncology: looking back and planning forward.
Highlights
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic stands as one of the biggest crises of our time
Oncologists are confronted with the difficult choice between protecting their patients by assuring maximal social distancing to reduce the risk of contagion versus maintaining adherence to the most effective schedules of cancer treatment
This challenge has been reconciled through a multipronged approach; a triage system has been established to guarantee timely, safe, and accessible treatments, ensuring at the same time the enforced social distancing.[4,5,6]
Summary
Oncologists are confronted with the difficult choice between protecting their patients by assuring maximal social distancing to reduce the risk of contagion versus maintaining adherence to the most effective schedules of cancer treatment In radiation oncology, this challenge has been reconciled through a multipronged approach; a triage system has been established to guarantee timely, safe, and accessible treatments, ensuring at the same time the enforced social distancing.[4,5,6] To respond to this challenge, in April 2020 a Global Coalition for Radiotherapy was launched[7] bringing together radiotherapy (RT) professionals, industry, societies, and researchers worldwide to share experience and develop solutions.[8].
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