Publications by authors named "Julie C Fu"
JAMA Netw Open
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic has affected cancer patients differently across various regions in the U.S., showing that these patients are at a higher risk for severe COVID-19 complications.
- This study tracked and analyzed COVID-19 outcomes among cancer patients diagnosed between March and November 2020 across different U.S. census divisions, focusing on factors that may influence their health outcomes.
- Results indicated significant variability in 30-day mortality rates among cancer patients in different centers, ranging from 5.2% to 26.6%, suggesting that geographic location and healthcare center characteristics play a crucial role in these outcomes.
