Current Trends in Breast Cancer Management in the COVID-19 Era

Emelike, P. C.^1* & John, E. R.²

¹Post-Graduate Trainee (academic), Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK
²Model Health Center, Bundu, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Dr. Emelike, P. C., Post-Graduate Trainee (academic), Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK.

Keywords: Breast Cancer; COVID-19; Surgical Pathology; Medical Oncology

Abstract

The novel Corona Virus disease (COVID-19) has changed a lot of procedures, not just in the norms of society but also how we manage patients. Current data shows that COVID-19 is largely contracted by person to person transmission and people with co-morbidities such as cancer are at a higher risk of contracting the virus. Breast cancer is amongst the most common cancers in women worldwide and certain medications used for its treatment as well as the surgical interventions and hospital/out-patient visits put them more at a risk. This literature review seeks to address the current approaches in the management of breast cancer patients and to ascertain which methods will best limit their exposure as well as reduce their risk of contracting COVID-19.

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