Conversation with The Cancer Letter

COVID-19 & Cancer

Early in 2020, we watched with growing alarm as early warnings of the virulence of SARS-CoV-2 started pouring in from Wuhan, and later, from Lombardy. At The Cancer Letter, we quickly decided to chart a course for intensive coverage of the pandemic as it reached our shores—oncologists are well-poised to take the lead in shaping research on COVID-19, and exposure mitigation strategies for high-risk patients. This coverage is collected here.
To expedite progress against COVID-19, a public-private “accelerator” taps into real-world data
COVID-19 & CancerFreeGuest Editorial

To expedite progress against COVID-19, a public-private “accelerator” taps into real-world data

Real-world data is everywhere. During the COVID-19 global pandemic, we are literally generating, and collecting, real-world data every single day—from electronic health records, insurance claims, patient registries, and a myriad of other sources. But the question remains: how do we use this data to better understand, prevent, and treat this disease?
By Jeff Allen and Susan C. Winckler