NAACCR XML: Tumor.ncdbCovid19TxImpact
Description
Was the first course of treatment (diagnosis, staging, treatment or other cancer management events) impacted by hospital availability (limited access to facilities or postponement of non-essential procedures) due to COVID-19 pandemic? (No; First Course Delayed; First Course Altered; First Course Cancelled). Collection based on diagnosis years 2020 and 2021.
Rationale
To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cancer patients.
Codes
| 1 |
Treatment not affected; active surveillance, no change |
| 2 |
First Course of Treatment timeline delayed |
| 3 |
First Course of Treatment plan altered |
| 4 |
Cancelled First Course of Treatment |
| 5 |
Patient refused treatment due to COVID-19 |
| 9 |
Not known if treatment affected |
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