The American Cancer Society is launching the COVID-19 and Cancer ECHO series to share up-to-date information with interdisciplinary cancer care teams and non-paid caregivers about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts cancer patients and high-risk individuals. Experts from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) will share strategies and answer questions in a secure, online environment offered at no cost to participants.
Pre-registration is required and participants are not required to attend all three sessions. See below for additional information on topics and how to register.
Clinic 1: COVID-19 and Cancer ECHO for Cancer Care Teams (3 sessions)
The COVID-19 and Cancer ECHO for Cancer Care Teams will share up-to-date information with interdisciplinary cancer care teams about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts cancer patients and other high-risk individuals.
Register today to join any of the sessions below and to submit your questions for the experts.
Tuesday, April 28 from 12:00—1:00 pm ET / 7:00-8:00 pm East Africa time
Topics will include:
• What health care providers and cancer patients need to know about the coronavirus
• What system/institutional changes/adaptations have been beneficial
• Should people still get screened for cancer during this pandemic?
Thursday, April 30 from 12:00—1:00 pm ET / 7:00-8:00 pm East Africa time
Topics will include:
• How cancer patients can mitigate risk
• Potential modifications in treatment plans
• What is the reasonable timeframe to delay follow-up testing or treatment and how to guide patients?
Tuesday, May 5 from 12:00—1:00 pm ET / 7:00-8:00 pm East Africa time
Topics will include:
• Steps to take to reengage patients as the pandemic subsides
Pre-registration is required. Follow the link to: Register today!
Clinic 2: COVID-19 and Cancer ECHO for Cancer Caregivers
The COVID-19 and Cancer ECHO for Cancer Caregivers will share up-to-date information with non-paid caregivers about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts cancer patients and how to support cancer patients during the pandemic.
Pre-registration is required. Register today to join any of the following sessions and to submit your questions for the experts.
Wednesday, April 29 from 12:00—1:00 pm ET / 7:00-8:00 pm East Africa time
Topics will include:
• What cancer patients need to know about the coronavirus
• What caregivers can do to help if they do not live with that person and are social distancing
• What precautions should cancer patients take when continuing to receive treatment?
Wednesday, May 6 from 12:00—1:00 pm ET / 7:00-8:00 pm East Africa time
Topics will include:
• Lowering the risk of illness
• Why cancer patients are more likely to get infections
• Watching for and preventing infections in people with cancer
• Nurturing your emotional health
Wednesday, May 13 from 12:00—1:00 pm ET / 7:00-8:00 pm East Africa time
Topics will address FAQs during previous sessions
Follow the link to Register today!