Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2021; 9(25): 7292-7296
Published online Sep 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i25.7292
Radiation oncology practice during COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries
Fawzi Abuhijla, Ramiz Abuhijlih, Issa Mohamad
Fawzi Abuhijla, Ramiz Abuhijlih, Issa Mohamad, Department of Radiation Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan
Author contributions: Abuhijla F designed the overall concept, discussion and outline of the manuscript; Abuhijlih R and Mohamad I contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Abuhijla F, Abuhijlih R and Mohamad I contributed to the writing and editing of the manuscript and review of the literature.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no any conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Fawzi Abuhijla, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Queen Rania St. PO Box 1269, Amman 11941, Jordan. fhijle@khcc.jo
Received: March 17, 2021
Peer-review started: March 17, 2021
First decision: May 5, 2021
Revised: May 12, 2021
Accepted: August 5, 2021
Article in press: August 5, 2021
Published online: September 6, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: This editorial discusses the impact of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on radiation oncology practice in developing countries. The challenges and measures taken to mitigate COVID19 and its ramifications.