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COVID-19 & CancerFreeGuest Editorial
By Charles D. Blanke, Douglas S. Hawkins, Monica M. Bertagnolli, Peter J. O'Dwyer, Mitchell D. Schnall, Walter J. Curran, Norman Wolmark, Robert S. Mannel and Janet Dancey
While the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) groups remain open for business during the pandemic, it’s not business as usual. For good reason, clinical trials are taking a backseat to clinical care. Leadership and members themselves face significant challenges treating oncology patients, as attention and resources are diverted to minister to those with COVID-19.
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