Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi, #Emirati Consultant #Oncologist at Al Zahra #Hospital #Dubai Publishes First #International #Research Paper on Managing #Cancer #Patients during #COVID – 19.

The research paper was carried out in collaboration with expert medical bodies from six countries including #China (Wuhan), #Taiwan, #Singapore, #Canada, #Kuwait, and the #UnitedStates. The research paper titled “ A medical approach to the management of cancer patients during the Novel Coronavirus #Disease 2019 (COVID 19 #Pandemic): An International Collaborative group” ranks as number one amongst all papers published by the Oncologist #Publication.

The study outlines that cancer patients have a higher risk of COVID 19 infection and mortality rates. During the COVID – 19 pandemic, people fighting cancer are afraid and uncertain about the treatment choices they need to make, relying heavily on their healthcare provider for clarity. The study aims to provide healthcare experts with more in-depth knowledge of the best medical practices for managing Oncology patients during the pandemic.