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ECANCERMEDICALSCIENCE
Volume 14, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
CANCER INTELLIGENCE LTD
DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2020.ed98
Keywords
anosmia; ageusia; smell; taste; COVID-19
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Cancer Fund
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There have been several reports noting anosmia and ageusia as possible symptoms of COVID-19. This is of particular interest in oncology since patients receiving some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or immune therapy often experience similar symptoms as side-effects. The purpose of this report was to summarise the evidence on the existence of anosmia and ageusia an emerging COVID-19 symptoms in order to better inform both oncology patients and clinicians. Currently, there is no published evidence or case reports noting anosmia or ageusia as symptoms of COVID-19. Nevertheless, experts in rhinology have suggested that the onset of such symptoms could either act as a trigger for testing for the disease where possible, or could be a new criterion to self-isolate. Whilst more data is currently needed to strengthen our knowledge of the symptoms of COVID-19, oncology patients who are concerned about anosmia or ageusia in the context of their systemic anticancer therapy should contact their acute oncology support line for advice.
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