How does COVID-19 impact patients with AML? – Cancer Nursing Today

Mamtha Balla, Transplant Oncology-ID fellow, MD Anderson Cancer Center, shared a post by Cancer Nursing Today, on X, adding:

“Thank you so much, Cancer Nursing Today, for the interview! Your time and insights are truly appreciated. I also want to express my gratitude to SOHO2024 for providing such a valuable platform.

It’s crucial to recognize that immunocompromised patients, including those with AML, are particularly vulnerable to infections. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, our research aims to shed light on the mortality and morbidity risks of COVID-19 in AML patients using national database samples.”

Quoting Cancer Nursing Today:

“ How does COVID-19 impact patients with AML?  In this SOHO2024 interview, Mamtha Balla shares insights from her research & discusses the critical role of nurses in caring for these patients.”

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