COVID-19 Vaccinations: Summary Guidance for Cancer Patients in 28
Languages: Breaking Barriers to Cancer Patient Information

Mauri, Davide; Kamposioras, K.; Tsali, Lampriani; Dambrosio, M.; Bari, Berardino De; Hindi, Nadia; Salembier, Carl; Nixon, Joanna; Tzachanis, Dimitrios; Alongi, F.; Hameed, Hassan; Valachis, Antonios; Papadimitriou, Konstantinos; Corradini, Stefanie; Popović, Lazar; Kopecký, J; Rodríguez, Andrés; Antunac, Katarina; Yi, Junlin; Lövey, József; Strojan, Primož; Saraireh, Haytham Hamed; Røtterud, Ranveig; Chojnacka, Marzanna; Santa, Cruz Olalla; Chilingirova, Natalia; Mello, Ramon Andrade De; Araújo, A.S.; Arbabi, Farsid; Vidra, Radu; Rapushi, Erjeta; Takeuchi, Dan; Christopoulos, Chirstos; Иванова, Ирина; Djan, I.; Petričević, Branka; Cellini, Francesco; Mihaylova, I.; Dedic, Plavetic Natalija; Grašič, Kuhar Cvetka; Takeuchi, Elena; Kountourakis, P.; Ntellas, Panagiotis; Gazouli, Ioanna; Gkoura, Stefania; Yuce, Salih; Er, Özlem; Chait, Yasmina; Gireesh, Kumaran; Spahiu, O.; Yusuf, Aasim; Gono, Paulina; Apostolidis, Kathi; Tolia, Maria

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“…On the contrary, evidence about the association between cancer and infection is less conclusive [ 6 , 12 ]. Consistent with this evidence of elevated health risks, people with a history of oncological disease have been included in the high-priority population groups for vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 infection [ 13 , 14 ]. Several studies, including national ones, have already documented the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the mortality of people with cancer [ 6 , 15 , 16 ].…”

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SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Vaccination and Risk of Death in People with An Oncological Disease in Northeast Italy

Mangone,

Giorgi Rossi,

Taborelli

et al. 2023

JPM

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People with a history of cancer have a higher risk of death when infected with SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 vaccines in cancer patients proved safe and effective, even if efficacy may be lower than in the general population. In this population-based study, we compare the risk of dying of cancer patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in 2021, vaccinated or non-vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 and residing in Friuli Venezia Giulia or in the province of Reggio Emilia. An amount of 800 deaths occurred among 6583 patients; the risk of death was more than three times higher among unvaccinated compared to vaccinated ones [HR 3.4; 95% CI 2.9–4.1]. The excess risk of death was stronger in those aged 70–79 years [HR 4.6; 95% CI 3.2–6.8], in patients with diagnosis made <1 year [HR 8.5; 95% CI 7.3–10.5] and in all cancer sites, including hematological malignancies. The study results indicate that vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 infection is a necessary tool to be included in the complex of oncological therapies aimed at reducing the risk of death.

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SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Vaccination and Risk of Death in People with An Oncological Disease in Northeast Italy

Mangone,

Giorgi Rossi,

Taborelli

et al. 2023

JPM

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COVID-19 Emotional and Mental Impact on Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy: An Interpretation of Potential Explaining Descriptors

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Background: Significant changes in the accessibility and viability of health services have been observed during the COVID-19 period, particularly in vulnerable groups such as cancer patients. In this study, we described the impact of radical practice and perceived changes on cancer patients’ mental well-being and investigated potential outcome descriptors. Methods: Generalized anxiety disorder assessment (GAD-7), patient health (PHQ-9), and World Health Organization-five well-being index (WHO-5) questionnaires were used to assess anxiety, depression, and mental well-being. Information on participants, disease baseline information, and COVID-19-related questions were collected, and related explanatory variables were included for statistical analysis. Results: The mean score values for anxiety, depression, and mental well-being were 4.7 ± 5.53, 4.9 ± 6.42, and 72.2 ± 18.53, respectively. GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores were statistically associated (p < 0.001), while high values of GAD-7 and PHQ-9 questionnaires were related to low values of WHO-5 (p < 0.001).Using the GAD-7 scale, 16.2% of participants were classified as having mild anxiety (GAD-7 score: 5–9).Mild to more severe anxiety was significantly associated with a history of mental health conditions (p = 0.01, OR = 3.74, 95% CI [1.372–10.21]), and stage category (stage III/IV vs. I/II, p = 0.01, OR = 3.83, 95% CI [1.38–10.64]. From the participants, 36.2% were considered to have depression (PHQ-9 score ≥ 5). Depression was related with older patients (p = 0.05, OR = 1.63, 95% CI [1.16–2.3]), those with previous mental health conditions (p = 0.03, OR = 14.24, 95% CI [2.47–81.84]), those concerned about the COVID-19 impact on their cancer treatment (p = 0.027, OR = 0.19, 95% CI [0.045–0.82]) or those who felt that COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health (p = 0.013, OR = 3.56, 95% CI [1.30–9.72]). Additionally, most participants (86.7%) had a good well-being score (WHO-5score ≥ 50). Mental well-being seemed more reduced among stage I–III patients than stage IV patients (p = 0.014, OR = 0.12, 95% CI [0.023–0.65]). Conclusion: There is a necessity for comprehensive cancer care improvement. These patients’ main concern related to cancer therapy, yet the group of patients who were mentally affected by the pandemic should be identified and supported.

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Management of adverse reactions during treatment of anal cancer

Hlodáková,

Kubeček,

Kopecký

2023

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COVID-19 Vaccinations: Summary Guidance for Cancer Patients in 28 Languages: Breaking Barriers to Cancer Patient Information

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SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Vaccination and Risk of Death in People with An Oncological Disease in Northeast Italy

SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Vaccination and Risk of Death in People with An Oncological Disease in Northeast Italy

COVID-19 Emotional and Mental Impact on Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy: An Interpretation of Potential Explaining Descriptors

Management of adverse reactions during treatment of anal cancer

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