The health care sector is rushing toward the home to improve outcomes and lower costs. At-home cancer care lags behind other areas, but COVID-19 could be a major push to a new future for treatment and screenings. In 2020, the virus has disrupted traditional cancer care in several ways, including by delaying procedures originally scheduled for long ago. COVID-19 has also made some seniors affected by cancer wary about the idea of voluntarily entering hospitals while being immuno-compromised. Entering patients’ homes for cancer treatment could go a long way in curbing at least some of these issues. While meeting senior cancer patients where they are helps with accessibility and comfortability, it also potentially improves outcomes, according to health experts.
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Source: https://homehealthcarenews.com/2020/11/in-home-cancer-care-could-save-lives-and-cut-costs-but-barriers-prevent-broader-adoption