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If a person is about to start cancer therapy, should they consider postponing treatment due to covid-19?
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That depends: Chemotherapy is reportedly more of a risk than radiation treatment for causing significant immunosuppression. Discuss pro's and con's with your oncologist.
Answered 6/14/2020
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