Radiation resilience.

In the wake of Hurricane Maria’s impact on Puerto Rico in 2017, ASTRO formed a panel to create guidelines for decreasing the impact of natural disasters on radiation oncology practices and patients. COVID-19 is poised to create a tremendous strain on the US medical system. Here, find practical steps that you can take in your practice to mitigate the potential impact of COVID-19 by utilizing the framework of Prepare, Communicate, Operate, Compensate (PCOC). Additionally, find evidence based guidelines on how to address multiple-week delays in cancer treatment. | Gay, Practical Radiation Oncology 2019