Dr Julie Gralow, Director of Breast Medical Oncology at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, reviews how telemedicine and the screening, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer have rapidly adapted based on resource limitations and risk factors related to COVID-19.
Additional Resources
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* American College of Surgeons. COVID-19 guidelines for triage of breast cancer patients. https://www.facs.org/covid-19/clinical-guidance/elective-case/breast-cancer
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