Tatjana Kolevska, MD, told CNN that, to provide quality care, oncologists should balance the side effects of aggressive treatment with patients’ quality of life.
In Kaiser Permanente’s integrated care delivery system, lung cancer patients benefit from care pathways, genetic sequencing of tumors, and cutting-edge research.
Patients want cancer care and prevention that is engaging, accessible, and convenient, the medical director for Kaiser Permanente’s Excellence in Cancer Care program said during Becker Healthcare’s Oncology Virtual Forum.
Enabled by virtual visits, case conferences and treatment tools, the COVID-19 pandemic has sped up the digital transformation of cancer care at Kaiser Permanente.
The medical director for the Kaiser Permanente’s Excellence in Cancer Care program says doctors have worked aggressively to ensure that patients get screened safely during the pandemic.
Working together with Permanente physicians, Kaiser Permanente has continued to innovate and expand delivery of virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic.