COVID-19: Information and resources
The constant news about the coronavirus can be worrying, especially for people with cancer and their families. Cancer and its treatment can lower your ability to fight infection. We have therefore put together information and resources about the coronavirus in general and especially for cancer patients, including specific (though very limited) information for sarcoma and GIST patients.
COVID-19 figures and statistics:
- World Health Organisation (WHO) Situation Reports
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Situation Update
- Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Global Dashboard (includes Recoveries)
COVID-19 vaccines:
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): Guidance for vaccinating cancer patientsfor vaccinating cancer patients
- ASCO: COVID-19 Vaccines & Patients with CancerCOVID-19 Vaccines & Patients with Cancer
- ESMO statements: COVID-19 vaccination in cancer patients
COVID-19 and cancer: Resources provided by medical societies and others
- ASCO Coronavirus Resources
- European Cancer Organisation (ECCO) Special Network: Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) resources list
- The Lancet: Summary of international recommendations in 23 languages for patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic
Further patient information:
- ASCO COVID-19 Patient Care Information
- Cancer.Net: Common Questions About COVID-19 and Cancer: Answers for Patients and Survivors
Sarcoma- and GIST-specific information:
- ESMO-EURACAN management and treatment adapted recommendations in the COVID-19 era: Sarcomas
- Sarcoma Alliance: Webinar “Sarcoma & COVID-19: Your Questions Answered”
- Sarcoma Foundation of America: Webinar “Sarcoma & Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered”
- Blog by Dr. Breelyn Wilky “cancer vs. coronavirus”
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WECAN resources
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WECAN, the informal network of leaders of cancer patient umbrella organisations active in Europe, are providing informational resources about COVID-19 and about specific recommendations to their patient community. Here you find links to the COVID-19 resources provided on the websites of those patient organisations, which may link to additional relevant articles and tools for their specific disease area: