Coronavirus (COVID-19) glossary: What do these pandemic terms mean?
Last updated July 17, 2020
The novel coronavirus – also known as COVID-19 – has introduced many new terms to our vocabulary: from “...
Traveling for cancer treatment during COVID-19: 5 patient questions, answered
Cancer patients often need regular doctor visits, both to receive treatment and to have their progress and side effects monitored and managed...
COVID-19 symptoms, screening and testing: Insight for cancer patients and caregivers
Last updated June 29, 2020
Some cancer patients take medications that suppress their immune systems as a part of their treatment. That makes them more susceptible to infections, such as the flu or novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Washing your hands properly and often, avoiding touching your face and other simple strategies can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases.
But what COVID-19...
Protecting cancer patients from the coronavirus (COVID-19): 4 things caregivers should know
As a cancer caregiver, you may be wondering how you can protect your loved one from infection — particularly with the 2019 novel coronavirus...