Determinants of COVID-19 Mortality in Patients With Cancer From a Community Oncology Practice in Brazil

Abstract

Mortality after COVID-19 in patients with cancer is influenced by prognostic factors that also affect outcomes of the general population. Fragile patients and smokers are entitled to active preventive measures to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and close monitoring in the case of exposure or COVID-19-related symptoms.