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During challenging times, cancer patients of faith may turn to their spirituality to help calm their fears.
Some lung cancer patients face additional challenges as the novel coronavirus continues to spread.
Cancer has ways to counterattack and neutralize patients’ immune system. When that happens, a tumor may begin to grow and spread, and patients may become more vulnerable to illness.
To help determine whether you may be able to postpone treatment, doctors consider many factors.
Cancer patients may be especially vulnerable to COVID19, so they should stay up to date on evolving news and information.
People who don’t show symptoms of COVID-19 may still have it, and may still infect others, including those in high-risk categories.
Social distancing and self-isolation have become part of the American lexicon in today’s coronavirus culture.
As COVID-19 spreads, cancer patients on chemotherapy may be concerned about traveling for treatment.
Alan Yahanda, MD, FACS, and Jeffrey Metts, MD, MPH, from Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) in Atlanta, address your concerns and answer your questions about COVID-19.
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