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Major study of cancer and COVID-19 launched in the UK – EurekAlert
Liverpool, UK | Scientists from the University of Liverpool and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre will determine covid-19 infection and mortality rates in people with different types of cancer, as well as those receiving different treatments.
With almost 7,000 pat…
A new UK study has been launched to assess the impact of covid-19 on people with cancer.
People with cancer are among those at higher risk of covid-19 complications, as cancer and its treatment can weaken the immune system. In addition, there has been disruption to cancer diagnosis and treatment because of the pandemic.
The Clinical Characterisation Protocol (CCP) CANCER-UK project will run over 12 months and will examine questions that are important for the care of patients with cancer. The s…
