Coronavirus, COVID-19, and Cancer
We’re here to help cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers find current and reliable information about coronavirus and COVID-19.
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What You Need to Know
Information and resources about COVID-19, cancer, and medical care
What you should know about COVID-19 and cancer, how cancer care might be affected, and the importance of staying on track with your routine follow-ups and medical care.
COVID-19 vaccine information for people with cancer and their caregivers
Learn where to find the latest information about COVID-19 vaccines, and why it's important to talk with your doctor about getting vaccinated.
From the experts: COVID-19 webinars and podcasts
Listen to American Cancer Society experts, funded scientists, and other health care leaders discuss topics related to COVID-19 and cancer.
- From the ACS Cancer Facts & Figures 2021 report: How the COVID-19 pandemic might impact cancer statistics
- Getting cancer screening back on track during COVID-19
- The COVID-19 and cancer consortium: A collaborative effort to help cancer patients
- Tracking COVID-19 symptoms through ACS Cancer Prevention Study-3
- Applying virus-based nanotechnologies to cancer and COVID-19
- Leading a cancer center during COVID-19
- Helping older cancer patients with the challenges presented by COVID-19
What to know about infections in people with cancer
Cancer and its treatment can increase the risk of getting a serious infection. Learn why certain cancer patients are at increased risk of infection, including severe illness with COVID-19.
- Infections in people with cancer
- Why people with cancer are more likely to get infections
- Watching for and preventing infections in people with cancer
- Questions to ask your health care team about COVID-19
- COVID-19 vaccines in people with cancer
- Take steps to safely schedule your follow-up tests and health screenings
