Research shows that cancer patients have weakened immune systems, making them more vulnerable to the virus’s long-term impact. Furthermore, treatments like chemotherapy can further compromise their ability to recover fully from COVID-19. Unraveling this connection is crucial in understanding how the intricacies of the immune system interact with viruses like COVID-19 and how it specifically affects cancer patients. This knowledge can help inform strategies for better managing and supporting this unique patient population.
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Many cancer patients who are infected with COVID-19 are left with lingering symptoms. A new study, published Feb. 7 in eLife, found that more than half of cancer patients develop long COVID, and women were especially at risk. “Although cancer patients fall into a higher…