Dr Gustavo Sarria speaks to ecancer about the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru and how he is managing radiotherapy patients.
He initially explains what the current state of the pandemic is in Peru, with a focus on the effect in Lima, which holds a third of the country's population.
Dr Sarria then provides important information on the best ways to manage radiotherapy patients, including protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in this setting, and also some of the national guidelines that they are following.
He ends with a final message to colleagues worldwide, supporting the need for good communication, and use tele-communication facilities to manage healthcare during this time.