(Updated May 5, 2020) During this uncertain time, there is a lot of evolving information regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Health care practitioners around the world are working to ensure that they are providing the best possible care for their patients. Resources for cancer patients are being added and modified on a regular basis. Rapidly changing circumstances are different at every hospital, so patients should consult with their health care providers for the best guidance for their particular situation. The following links contain useful information about COVID-19 and its possible impact on cancer patients.
U.S. Government Resources:
- How to Protect Yourself & Others (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- If You Are Sick or Caring for Someone (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Symptoms of COVID-19 Infection (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- A Message to Patients with Cancer and Health Care Providers about COVID-19 (Food and Drug Administration)
- Coronavirus: What People with Cancer Should Know (National Cancer Institute)
- Best Remedy for COVID-19 Is Prevention (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Coronavirus: What People with Cancer Should Know (National Cancer Institute)
- BeSafeRx: Know Your Online Pharmacy (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
Medical Institutions
- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center (Johns Hopkins University)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Glossary: 21 Terms to Know (MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Community Resources
- What Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers Need to Know about the Coronavirus (Cancer Support Community)
- Equality Federation LGBTQ COVID-19 Resources
- Blog post synopsis and full transcript from April 8, 2020, Open Mic Tweetchat on COVID-19
- How NOT to Wear a Mask (New York Times)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Support Resources for Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Support
- Patient Support Line: Oncology social worker available to chat Monday through Friday. Call 212-268-1002 and ask for Tracy.
- Woman to Woman Mentor
- Online support community on Inspire
- NOCC CancerConnect Community
- Online support community on HealthUnlocked
SHARE: Support
- Webinar: What the COVID-19 Crisis Means for Gynecologic Cancer Patients
- Ovarian Helpline
- Recruiting for Uterine Helpline