Introducing the COVID-19 and Cancer ECHO Series

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.

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. 

  

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?

  

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?

  

Topics will include: 

• Steps to take to reengage patients as the pandemic subsides 

Pre-registration is required. Follow the link to: Register today! 

 

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. 

 

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?

  

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

  

Topics will address FAQs during previous sessions

 

Follow the link to Register today!