The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging modern radiation oncology. At University Hospitals, we have a mandate to offer high-end treatments to all cancer patients. However, in times of crisis we must learn to prioritize resources, especially personnel. Compromising oncological outcome will blur all statistics, therefore all measures must be taken with great caution. Communication with our neighboring countries, within societies and between departments can help meet the challenge. Here, we report on our learning system and preparation measures to effectively tackle the COVID-19 challenge in University-Based Radiation Oncology Departments.
Radiation oncology (London, England). 2020 Apr 07*** epublish ***
Stephanie E Combs, Claus Belka, Maximilian Niyazi, Stefanie Corradini, Steffi Pigorsch, Jan Wilkens, Anca L Grosu, Matthias Guckenberger, Ute Ganswindt, Denise Bernhardt
Department of Radiation Oncology, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Straße 22, D-81675 München, Munich, Germany. ., Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), Partner Site Munich, Munich, Germany., Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU, Munich, Germany., Department of Radiation Oncology, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Straße 22, D-81675 München, Munich, Germany., Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany., Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland., Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.