What Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers Need to Know about COVID-19
In light of the worldwide efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), it’s normal to feel isolated. The Cancer Support Community wants to remind you that you are not alone. We are in this together.
CSC and Gilda’s Club locations near you continue to provide support and services. They offer support groups, navigation, resource referrals, and education by phone and online.
Below are some resources and support for those affected by cancer.
Chat with Cancer Support Helpline Counselors
The Cancer Support Helpline is staffed by counselors and resource specialists. They have decades of combined experience helping people affected by cancer. They provide all their services in English and Spanish. To help during this stressful time, CSC's Helpline has extended its hours.
Reach counselors and resource specialists at 888-793-9355 or by online chat.
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Saturday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Helpful Information for Patients and Caregivers
Frankly Speaking About Cancer radio shows:
Other CSC Resources
Where can you get more information about COVID-19?
The CDC is a great place to stay up to date. Learn about the virus, prevention, testing, and the current status across the U.S. The CDC has issued Guidance Documents to keep people and communities safe.
Patient advocacy organizations and medical groups have created cancer-specific information:
- American Cancer Society answers questions about COVID-19.
- FDA Oncology Center of Excellence has a message to patients with cancer about ways they are helping.
- National Cancer Institute has a web page about cancer patients and COVID-19.
- American Society of Clinical Oncology has resources for those who work in cancer fields. They include Medicare policy changes, state and private insurance policies, clinical care management, and clinical trials.
- Cancer.net has an article on what people with cancer need to know about COVID-19.
- Triage Cancer has blog posts about practical and legal issues for those living with cancer.
The Cancer Support Community provides this information as a service. It does not take the place of medical or legal care or the advice of your doctor. Talk to your doctor or other health care professionals to answer your questions and learn more. Please follow the guidance of state and federal health officials.