COVID-19 & Cancer
We have all been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in some way. For cancer survivors, it can be difficult to process the time lost to COVID-19 after surviving the hardships of cancer treatment. Read More ›
Cancer nonprofit and advocacy groups shifted their fundraising events from live to virtual in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moving forward, virtual events will likely remain a critical component for cancer fundraising strategies. Read More ›
By Kiana Wooten
In May 2019, Kiana Wooten went for a routine check-up. Read about how that routine visit turned into a breast cancer diagnosis for the 34-year-old Kiana, who had to be hospitalized during COVID-19. Read More ›
Sabrina Steinback’s mom died from COVID-19 in 2020, and then Sabrina had a lumpectomy to remove breast cancer at the end of the year. Read More ›
Zack Luchetti, who has been teaching art remotely in the past year, initially thought he had COVID-19, then appendicitis, only to be told he had colon cancer. His 2 paintings represent a self-portrait of encouragement and the tie between cancer and coronavirus. Read More ›
By Dana Taylor
Short answer: Yes. According to ESMO, the current evidence shows that mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 are safe for patients with cancer who are receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Read More ›
As we reflect on 1 year of living in a pandemic, here’s what we’ve learned about COVID-19, cancer, and the road ahead. Read More ›
The social isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic has left those with cancer feeling more left out than ever. Finding companionship and building close relationships, whether in person or virtually, is essential to overall well-being. Read More ›
As healthcare professionals continue to manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the introduction of a vaccine allows patients with cancer to approach 2021 with cautious optimism for a better year ahead. Read More ›