Beyond the Pandemic: The Interplay and Biological Effects of COVID-19 on Cancer Patients -A Mini Review

Maad M. Mijwil; Abdel-Hameed Al-Mistarehi; Anas  M. Zein Alaabdin; Mabel E. Ike; George Benneh Mensah; Alfred Addy

doi:10.55145/ajbms.2024.03.01.005

Authors

Maad M. Mijwil Computer Techniques Engineering Department, Baghdad College of Economic Sciences University, Baghdad, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2884-2504
Abdel-Hameed Al-Mistarehi School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4713-8536
Anas M. Zein Alaabdin Senior Specialist of Family Medicine, Alhabib Medical Group, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8230-0805
Mabel E. Ike Department of Zoology, University of Jos, DEE Medical Center, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1899-0313
George Benneh Mensah EGRC Ghana Limited, Accra, Ghana https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6280-5738
Alfred Addy Ministry of Health, Accra, Ghana https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8759-9364

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55145/ajbms.2024.03.01.005

Keywords:

Healthcare systems, COVID-19 pandemic, Cancer, Viral infections, Health crises

Abstract

This article delves into the relationship between COVID-19 and cancer. The challenges and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer patients are highlighted, along with an explanation of the most crucial strategies that must be adhered to avoid this virus. Explaining the importance of healthcare systems in providing services to patients and assisting them to improve their health condition. This article concentrates on recent studies and clinical observations as it allows for an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the effects of this pandemic on cancer patients. The main issues will be focused on the impact of viral infections on cancerous tumours while clarifying the long-term consequences on patients’ lives. The main goal of this article is to inform healthcare workers, physicians, and researchers about the impact and seriousness of COVID-19 on cancer patients.