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 steps to get back on track with your routine follow-ups and medical care.
- Common questions about the COVID-19 outbreak
- Cancer Facts & Figures 2021 – Special Section: COVID-19 and Cancer
- Cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Get Screened! It's safe to resume regular cancer screenings
- Getting your family essential vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Questions to ask your health care team about COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccine information for people with cancer and their caregivers
Learn where to find the latest information about COVID-19 vaccines, why certain people with cancer should be on priority lists, and why it's important to talk with your doctor about getting vaccinated.
Advocating for cancer patients
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making the impact of COVID-19 in people with cancer and their caregivers a top priority for public officials.
- The ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the cancer community
- Documentary Film Highlights Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 on Black, Rural Communities
- Cancer patients face COVID-19 health impact
- How COVID-19 affects patients' access to cancer care
- The impact of ACS CAN's advocacy on COVID-19 federal relief packages for cancer patients
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Common Questions About the COVID-19 Outbreak
Cancer patients, their caregivers, and others need to take precautions to lower their risk of getting COVID-19, which is caused by a type of coronavirus. Learn what you can do to help protect yourself and others. -
Get a Healthy Back-to-School Start
Put health on your back-to-school planning list this year. Vaccinations, nutritious lunches, and sleeping right are all part of the equation.
ACS needs your support
The needs of people facing cancer continue and so will the work of the American Cancer Society.
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.
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