Internal medicine

Public health

Pathology

Sociology

Disease

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Social science

Economic growth

Family medicine

Infectious disease (medical specialty)

Pandemic

Cancer

Outbreak

Nursing

Political science

Virology

Health care

Economics

Alliance

Face (sociological concept)

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

Medicine

Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network

The first confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States was reported on January 20, 2020, in Snohomish County, Washington. At the epicenter of COVID-19 in the United States, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and University of Washington are at the forefront of delivering care to patients with cancer during this public health crisis. This Special Feature highlights the unique circumstances and challenges of cancer treatment amidst this global pandemic, and the importance of organizational structure, preparation, agility, and a shared vision for continuing to provide cancer treatment to patients in the face of uncertainty and rapid change.

Managing Cancer Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Agility and Collaboration Toward a Common Goal