Lancet Oncol March 2020 PMID 32066541

Cancer patients in SARS-CoV-2 infection: a nationwide analysis in China.

Wenhua Liang, Weijie Guan, Ruchong Chen, Wei Wang, Jianfu Li, Ke Xu, Caichen Li, Qing Ai, Weixiang Lu, Hengrui Liang, Shiyue Li, Jianxing He

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Peak: 9 in Mar 2020
across 5 sources since Mar 2020

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What people are saying

Discussions show strong agreement with the article’s findings, citing statistics like a 5.6% case fatality rate and a 40% severe event rate, with some emphasizing the importance of intensified care for cancer patients, which demonstrates high interest and engagement. The tone varies from clinically focused to slightly speculative about treatment adjustments, highlighting the potential impact on healthcare approaches.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings that cancer patients face higher risks and worse outcomes with COVID-19, indicating general consensus on the study's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest by referencing detailed statistics and implications, such as the fatality rate and severe event rate, showing engagement with the study’s data.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several comments delve into the clinical implications and methodological details, reflecting deep engagement, e.g., discussing the need for cautious management and referencing supplementary tables.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions imply that these findings could influence clinical practices and health policies, highlighting the importance of monitoring cancer patients more carefully during the pandemic.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examines how COVID-19 affects cancer patients in China, focusing on the severity and outcomes of the infection in this vulnerable group.
  • It finds that cancer patients with COVID-19 tend to have worse health outcomes, including higher rates of severe illness and mortality, compared to those without cancer.
  • The research emphasizes the importance of carefully managing and monitoring cancer patients during the pandemic to reduce their risk of severe COVID-19 complications.

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Anup Kasi MD MPH
@anup_kasi · X

Impact of #COVID19 in cancer patients: China data in JAMA https://t.co/5UiLQLGQUO showed 5.6% overall case fatality rate. The Lancet paper https://t.co/QAEzI0S1Rt revealed 40% severe event rate (mechanical ventilation or death). And increased to 75% with recent chemo or surgery.

Mar 20, 2020 · 9 likes · 1 share · 1,288 followers View post →
Matthew Katz, MD
@subatomicdoc · X

@AlexJohnLondon @IanJPereira Yes, but the table is in the Supplement here https://t.co/nTIBF4sN6L

Mar 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 19,695 followers View post →
Juan C. Rodríguez Agostini
@jcragostini · X

En este trabajo se demostró que los pacientes con cáncer tuvieron peor evolución producto de la infección por #COVID_19 por lo que recomiendan a los médicos que atienden a estos pacientes cuidados más intensivos en caso de deterioro rápido https://t.co/3l2wCyqEnh https://t.co/Cncdeexe9v

Mar 20, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 5,443 followers View post →
Dr. Rodríguez Agostini
@jcragostini2012 · X

RT @jcragostini: En este trabajo se demostró que los pacientes con cáncer tuvieron peor evolución producto de la infección por #COVID_19 po…

Mar 21, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,720 followers View post →
JamesDean
@OncoAdvocate · X

RT @anup_kasi: Impact of #COVID19 in cancer patients: China data in JAMA https://t.co/5UiLQLGQUO showed 5.6% overall case fatality rate. Th…

Mar 20, 2020 · 1 share · 1,099 followers View post →
One Health, India
@One_Health_In · X

“Patients with cancer might have a higher risk of #COVID19 than individuals without cancer”, says a study in @TheLancet #HealthCareServices #Cancer Read more in the research paper

Jul 9, 2020 · 1,029 followers View post →

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One Health, India
@One_Health_In · X

“Patients with cancer might have a higher risk of #COVID19 than individuals without cancer”, says a study in @TheLancet #HealthCareServices #Cancer Read more in the research paper

Jul 9, 2020 · 1,029 followers View post →
Calum Polwart
@ShinyBlackShoe · X

@RandySweisMD @agrothey A lot of

Mar 28, 2020 · 886 followers View post →
Daniel Oliva, MD
@DanielOliva8 · X

The Lancet oncólogo #Cancer patients in SARS-CoV-2 infection: a nationwide analysis in China https://t.co/uG7XZMbrw3 ¿Que se espera en estos pacientes? ¿Será que la cirugía oncológica tendría que esperar? ⤵️ https://t.co/0rwtTg34G7

Mar 23, 2020 · 937 followers View post →
McCabe Kenny
@drmccabekenny · X

RT @anup_kasi: Impact of #COVID19 in cancer patients: China data in JAMA https://t.co/5UiLQLGQUO showed 5.6% overall case fatality rate. Th…

Mar 23, 2020 · 1 share · 140 followers View post →
melalexia
@melalexia · X

RT @jcragostini: En este trabajo se demostró que los pacientes con cáncer tuvieron peor evolución producto de la infección por #COVID_19 po…

Mar 21, 2020 · 2 shares · 677 followers View post →
Dr. Rodríguez Agostini
@jcragostini2012 · X

RT @jcragostini: En este trabajo se demostró que los pacientes con cáncer tuvieron peor evolución producto de la infección por #COVID_19 po…

Mar 21, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,720 followers View post →
JamesDean
@OncoAdvocate · X

RT @anup_kasi: Impact of #COVID19 in cancer patients: China data in JAMA https://t.co/5UiLQLGQUO showed 5.6% overall case fatality rate. Th…

Mar 20, 2020 · 1 share · 1,099 followers View post →
Juan C. Rodríguez Agostini
@jcragostini · X

En este trabajo se demostró que los pacientes con cáncer tuvieron peor evolución producto de la infección por #COVID_19 por lo que recomiendan a los médicos que atienden a estos pacientes cuidados más intensivos en caso de deterioro rápido https://t.co/3l2wCyqEnh https://t.co/Cncdeexe9v

Mar 20, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 5,443 followers View post →
Anup Kasi MD MPH
@anup_kasi · X

Impact of #COVID19 in cancer patients: China data in JAMA https://t.co/5UiLQLGQUO showed 5.6% overall case fatality rate. The Lancet paper https://t.co/QAEzI0S1Rt revealed 40% severe event rate (mechanical ventilation or death). And increased to 75% with recent chemo or surgery.

Mar 20, 2020 · 9 likes · 1 share · 1,288 followers View post →
Matthew Katz, MD
@subatomicdoc · X

@AlexJohnLondon @IanJPereira Yes, but the table is in the Supplement here https://t.co/nTIBF4sN6L

Mar 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 19,695 followers View post →