In light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, PlatformQ Health’s oncology team recognizes your need for information on practice changes to allow you, clinicians on the front line, to continue treating and protecting vulnerable patient populations. Several of our educational partners and leading cancer organizations are at the frontlines of the COVID-19 response – proactively preparing guidance for oncology teams and their patients. To help, we have compiled links to these resources to guide your decision-making during this time.
Healthcare Professional Resources
Caring for Cancer Patients Amidst COVID-19: Guidance from Leading Cancer Organizations
JNCCN: How to Manage Cancer Care during COVID-19 Pandemic.
Lessons learned from early experience of experts from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
- NCCN Announcement: https://www.nccn.org/about/news/newsinfo.aspx?NewsID=1949
- Link to full article: https://jnccn.org/fileasset/jnccn1804-Ueda_20118_preprint.pdf
- NCCN Resources: https://www.nccn.org/covid-19/default.aspx
ASCO Coronavirus Resources
Includes FAQs from members regarding patient care, provider & practice preparedness, and policy updates (ASCO, CMS, NIH, CDC, FDA)
- ASCO Resource Page: https://www.asco.org/asco-coronavirus-information
- Patient Care Guide: https://www.asco.org/asco-coronavirus-information/care-individuals-cancer-during-covid-19
- FAQs from members: https://www.asco.org/sites/new-www.asco.org/files/content-files/blog-release/pdf/COVID-19-Clinical%20Oncology-FAQs-3-12-2020.pdf
- Submit your COVID-19 questions to ASCO: https://www.asco.org/coronavirus-questions
NORD [National Organization for Rare Disorders]
Coronavirus Prevention and Risk for Rare Disease Community
- A Note from the President and CEO on COVID-19 prevention and trusted resources: https://rarediseases.org/nords-peter-l-saltonstall-on-coronavirus-prevention-and-risk-for-the-rare-community/
The Uromigos!
Podcasts on the latest developments in GU cancers; moderated by Dr. Brian Rini of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Professor Thomas Powles at Barts Cancer Centre
- Hear Pertinent Questions Answered on COVID-19 and your Cancer Patients [Tocilizumab, hydoxychloroquinine data, immune checkpoint inhibitors and more!]
- Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-uromigos/id1499514920
- Spotify Podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/show/76FisfhWQzfDM6Etx0vJkL
Patient Resources
Coping with Cancer During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Resources for Patients and Caregivers from our Partners
Patients and families dealing with a cancer diagnosis don’t have the luxury of pushing pause on that part of their lives. Together, patients, families and clinicians work together provide optimal care during this unprecedented time. Our team will continue to support these efforts by providing online medical education to keep HCPs and patients up to date with the latest medical information relating to these diseases.
In addition to disease-specific education, cancer patients and families need trusted information about what the COVID-19 crisis means for them. Several patient and advocacy organizations have proactively prepared guidance to assist during this time:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Helping Blood Cancer Patients Adjust to a New Normal
- Information on Coronavirus: https://www.lls.org/public-health/coronavirus
- Adjusting to a New Normal: https://www.lls.org/blog/helping-blood-cancer-patients-adjust-to-the-new-normal
- 4 Things you Need to Know: https://www.lls.org/blog/4-things-cancer-patients-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus
Cancer.net
What is COVID-19; Precautionary Measures; Who to contact if you suspect infection.
- What People with Cancer Need to Know: https://www.cancer.net/blog/2020-03/coronavirus-2019-what-people-with-cancer-need-know
Carcinoid Cancer Foundation
Coronavirus and Cancer Patients
- Interview with an expert, Pamela Kunz: https://www.facebook.com/norcalcarcinet/videos/575233093079041/
- Interview with an expert, Dr. Mark Lewis: https://patientpower.info/navigating-cancer/support-and-resources/coronavirus-what-precautions-should-cancer-patients-be-taking?fbclid=IwAR1WfvoFb1cuX237e_StPLA5rJVZa5rEWO34x-4oE0xBhiriuDYgR79VTRQ#read-transcript-anchor
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Coronavirus and Bladder Cancer
- Submit your questions about bladder cancer and coronavirus for experts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCANCOVID19
Susan G. Komen
Coronavirus information for Breast Cancer Patients
- Message to Breast Cancer Community: https://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/coronavirus-information/
- How Does COVID-19 Impact Komen, People Touched by Breast Cancer? http://sgk.mn/2QlGlf0
CLL Society
Coronavirus and CLL
- CLL Society COVID-19 Updates and Resources: https://cllsociety.org/covid-19/
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
Guidance for Bone Marrow Failure Patients
- Protecting Against Coronavirus: https://www.aamds.org/education/covid-19
Our partners continue to amaze us with their support of patients and caregivers during this time. While communities #stayhome, trusted online resources, videos and support groups will be there to provide important medical information.
Our oncology team will continue to work with our partners to develop and provide online education to support HCPs (www.OMedLive.com) patients and caregivers (www.CancerCoachLive.com), as we have for years.
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