How is MD Anderson protecting cancer patients from COVID-19?
Last updated March 23, 2023
Cancer patients are uniquely vulnerable to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, because their immune systems are compromised due to disease and/or treatment. That’s why MD Anderson has taken special precautions to protect the health and safety of our cancer patients when they visit our campuses during the pandemic.
“From the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, MD Anderson has committed to...
How to get the most out of your virtual visit
To help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and make it easier for patients to see a doctor without leaving home, MD Anderson...
17 ways to support a friend or family member with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic
Want to help a friend or loved one facing cancer during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but not sure how?
“Cancer patients...
Masks 101: What you need to know during the COVID-19 pandemic
Last updated on June 24, 2020
The best things you can do to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are practicing social distancing, staying home and washing your hands frequently and properly, and wearing a mask when you go out in public.
“Cancer patients should wear a medical-grade face mask or fabric mask anywhere they go,” says our infectious diseases and infection control expert, Roy Chemaly, M.D. “Everyone...
