Severe COVID-19 in patients with hematological cancers presenting with viremia
Ce dossier présente un ensemble d'articles concernant la prise en charge des cancers durant la crise sanitaire liée au COVID-19
Dear Editor,
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, poses a danger to the health of populations around the world. Cancer is one of the comorbidities identified as being at risk of developing a severe COVID-191. Among cancer patients, those with hematological cancers are particularly at high risk of severe disease or death2, 3, 4. However, the reasons for developing severe COVID-19 in patients with hematological cancers remain poorly understood. Here, we investigate clinical factors associated with higher risk for severe COVID-19 in patients with hematological cancers.
Annals of Oncology , éditorial en libre accès, 2021