EP191/#1094 Establishing a gynecology oncology satellite clinic in a low resource setting during the pandemic

ObjectivesThe healthcare system in Grand Bahama is challenged to provdide cancer care. The addition of economic strains from the \ COVID-19 pandemic have exposed this deficiency. The objective of this paper is to assess the data of the patient characteristics of a new satellite oncology clinic, and to show the feasibility of a gynecologic oncology clinic in a low resource setting.MethodsData was collected from medical records of the 44 patients seen at the Gynae Oncology Clinic at Pearce Plaza, Freeport Grand Bahama since its initiation in July 2021 to Febuary 2022.ResultsThirty percent of these patients were diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, with endometrial cancer being the most common. While 18% have pre-invasive cervical lesions, that require close monitoring to prevent progression. Care in terms of cancer is coordinated by a team of experts in surgical oncology, radiation oncology and medical oncology in association with specialist gynecological nurse consultants, psychologists, social workers and palliative care professionals, of which most of these disciplinary which are lacking in Grand Bahama. Provision of these human resources, while not the only factor, is one of the major obstacles to providing the healthcare required.ConclusionsThe recently implemented gyneoncology clinic is a great initiative for Grand Bahama for cancer patients during the pandemic. It may improve the outcome of local gynecologic cancer patients by providing efficient and timely investigations, initiating effective treatments for each diagnosis, and providing a facility to follow-up care for patients who have completed their cancer treatments. A reduction in the financial and emotional burdens in the midst of the pandemic.