Publications by authors named "Bassant A Elkattan"
Cancer Control
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, poses a greater risk to cancer patients due to their compromised immune systems from cancer and treatments, making vaccination a priority for this group.
- Current guidelines suggest that cancer patients should receive the vaccine either before starting chemotherapy or during treatment breaks, while ensuring that it does not delay necessary cancer therapies.
- There are concerns about the vaccination guidelines, including the lack of comprehensive data on safety and efficacy for cancer patients, as they were often excluded from trials, highlighting the need for further research.
