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Cancer Investigation Volume 42, 2024 - Issue 1
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COVID-19 Outbreak Impact on Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. A Multicenter French Experience

Wafa Bouleftoura Department of Medical Oncology, North Hospital, University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, FranceCorrespondence[email protected]
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Amandine Mondiere-Wichurskib Cancerology Coordination Center, Oncoloire of Department Loire and Northern Ardeche, FranceSaint-EtienneView further author information
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Pierre Fournela Department of Medical Oncology, North Hospital, University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France;b Cancerology Coordination Center, Oncoloire of Department Loire and Northern Ardeche, FranceSaint-EtienneView further author information
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Quentin Reboulb Cancerology Coordination Center, Oncoloire of Department Loire and Northern Ardeche, FranceSaint-Etienne;c Surgical Mutual Clinic, Saint-Etienne, FranceView further author information
Pages 4-11 | Received 05 Dec 2022, Accepted 25 Jan 2024, Published online: 05 Feb 2024
 
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Abstract

Multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT) became a standard of care in cancer management. The COVID-19 epidemic induced unprecedented pressure on the health system. The impact of this health crisis on MDTs held within a regional French health structures was analyzed. A decrease in the total number of records discussed in hematological, digestive, thoracic, gynecological and genitourinary MDTs was observed following the 1st wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This decrease was generally maintained during the 2nd and 3rd wave. MDTs activity back in order from the 4th wave. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged MDTs settings. The implementation of virtual technologies offers an opportunity to improve MDTs organization.

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