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Shortcomings of telemedicine and importance of uninterrupted cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case report of advanced breast cancer in Fukushima, Japan
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  • Akihiko Ozaki,
  • Yudai Kaneda,
  • Yuki Senoo,
  • Masahiro Wada,
  • Tomohiro Kurokawa,
  • Toyoaki Sawano,
  • Masaharu Tsubokura,
  • Tetsuya Tanimoto,
  • Yoshiaki Kanemoto,
  • Tomozo Ejiri,
  • Norio Kanzaki
Akihiko Ozaki
Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation

Corresponding Author:ozakiakihiko@gmail.com

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Yudai Kaneda
Hokkaido University
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Yuki Senoo
Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation
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Masahiro Wada
Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation
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Tomohiro Kurokawa
Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation
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Toyoaki Sawano
Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation
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Masaharu Tsubokura
Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine
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Tetsuya Tanimoto
Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation
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Yoshiaki Kanemoto
Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation
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Tomozo Ejiri
Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation
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Norio Kanzaki
Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation
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Abstract

We experienced an advanced breast cancer patient who failed to receive diagnostic imaging despite regular video conferences with her physician during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in delayed liver metastasis detection. Recognizing shortcomings of telemedicine and collaboration among medical institutions for uninterrupted cancer care is imperative during the pandemic.