Increased Risk of Covid-19 Related Death among Cancer Survivors: A Real-World Data Study

Authors: Shen J and Zhao H

DOI: 10.23880/eij-16000263

Volume 7, Issue 3

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has maintained a massive impact on global public health and the economy during pandemic. Increased risk of COVID-19 related death has been reported among cancer survivors. However, due to limited sample size in those studies, to what extent the previous cancer diagnosis may play a role in the determination of COVID-19 related death is still unclear. Using aggregated real-world data extracted from TriNetx electronic medical record data from 34 hospitals around the United States, we intended to fill the gap by assessing the relationship between prior cancer diagnosis in the past 5 years and COVID-19 related death within one month after the diagnosis of virus contraction. Our data showed significant increased COVID-19 related death among cancer survivors. The elevated risk was particularly evident among those who had cancers in respiratory, digestive tract, and blood.

Keywords: COVID-19; Pandemic; Cancer Survivors

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