The challenges of delivering gynaecological oncology care during a pandemic – personal experiences from South Africa

Authors

  • M H Botha Stellenbosch University
  • N Giyose
  • L J Rogers University of Cape Town
  • H M Simonds Stellenbosch University
  • T Smith University of the Witwatersrand

Abstract

The past 12 months have been an unprecedented time for all of us, not least the challenges of doing our day-to-day jobs when services were closed around us and patients distanced from much needed oncological care. Gynaecological oncology surgical and radiation specialists from across the state sector in South Africa were asked to reflect on this time and how it impacted themselves and their patients. Below is a collection of these personal experiences and thoughts. The authors names and reflections are not linked.

Author Biographies

  • M H Botha, Stellenbosch University

    University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

  • L J Rogers, University of Cape Town

    University of Cape Town, South Africa

  • H M Simonds, Stellenbosch University

    University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

  • T Smith, University of the Witwatersrand

    University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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Published

2020-12-15

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Guest Editorial

License

South African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (SAJGO) Copyright is held by South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO). Copyright of the articles is held by the authors. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial Works 4.0 South Africa License (CC BY NC). Material submitted for publication in the SAJGO is accepted provided it has not been published elsewhere. The SAJGO does not hold itself responsible for statements made by the authors. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do no purport to reflect the opinions or views of SASGO or its members.