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Topic: Lung Cancer Metastasis

and Treatment under the

Epidemic of COVID-19

The spread of COVID19 across the globe has caused unspeakable

grief and suffering to millions of people. It has also impacted

the care and outcomes for cancer patients. I want to invite you

to join me in developing a special issue for the Journal of Cancer

Metastasis and Treatment devoted to the issues of Lung Cancer

Metastasis and Treatment under the Epidemic of COVID-19.

Robert Kratzke Among the topics I wish to cover are the impacts of COVID-19 on

Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota the diagnosis and evaluation of lung cancer, systemic treatments,

Medical School, Minneapolis, therapeutic radiation, surgery, and palliative care of metastatic

MN, USA lung cancer.

Robert Kratzke, MD, is a medical oncologist who provides This list of general topics is neither exhaustive nor finalized. I

care for patients with a multitude of different cancers, value suggestions on important topics, particularly those that will

including appendix, lung, liver, pancreatic, stomach and better define the intersection of the pandemic and lung cancer

many more. Dr. Kratzke sees patients at University of whether it is at the bench, bedside, or end of life. This special

Minnesota Health Clinics and Surgery Center Cancer issue should stand as a reference for our colleagues in both the

Clinic (Masonic Cancer Clinic). He is also a Professor of ongoing care and future research on this important topic.

Medicine with the Division of Hematology, Oncology and

Transplantation for the University of Minnesota Medical Expecting you to join me in addressing this important topic that

School. is now defining our practice of thoracic oncology.