Speak with our master’s-prepared oncology social workers who will provide support and resources to help you better cope with cancer, social distancing and the effects of the coronavirus.

CancerCare Hopeline Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST

Support groups provide a meaningful way to connect with others while practicing social distancing.

We offer online support groups led by oncology social workers. These groups meet through a password-protected message board platform. To join a group, you will need to complete our online registration process. Our online support groups are available to people residing within the United States (including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories).

We also offer telephone and virtual support groups that are available to people in various locations. Please see our list for specific geographic requirements.

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The New Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidelines for People Coping with Cancer Connect Education Workshop includes:

• Overview & Definition of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• What are the Symptoms of COVID-19
• Review of Risk & Guidelines to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from the Coronavirus
• Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment
• Follow-Up Care & Quality-of-Life Concerns

• Self-Care Coping Tips to Manage Stresses of Coronavirus
  
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  The New Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updated Guidelines for People Coping with Cancer Connect Education Workshop includes:

• New & Emerging Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Protecting Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19, including Risk Factors
• Working with the Health Care Team to Minimize Your & Your Loved Ones Exposure to COVID-19
• If Diagnosed with COVID-19, Discussing Treatment Options & Supportive Care
• Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Goals of Care & Health Care Directives

• Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19
  
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  The New Coronavirus (COVID-19): Emerging Guidelines for People Living & Coping with Cancer Connect Education Workshop includes:

• Effect of COVID-19 on People Living with Cancer

• Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Treatment
• How to Currently Protect Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19
• Social Distancing, Masks & Gloves
• Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments to Reduce Your Exposure to COVID-19
• How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth - Appointments
• Coping with “Self-Quarantine Fatigue”
• Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives
• How Might a Vaccine Work: Progress & Outlook
• Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses - Related to COVID-19 & Cancer
• Helping Children During this Pandemic
• Self-Care & Stress Management Suggestions
  
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  You may also register for our November 16 Connect Education Workshop What We Now Know about COVID-19: Revised Guidelines for People Living with Cancer.

These are challenging times, and it’s understandable to be anxious. We’ve developed new fact sheets to help you better cope:

• Coronavirus and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
• Caregiving and the Coronavirus
• Coping With Anxiety About the Coronavirus
• Managing the Emotional Impacts of Social Distancing
• Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About the Coronavirus and COVID-19
• Talking With Children About the Coronavirus
• Managing the Practical Concerns of Social Distancing
• Coronavirus Concerns for Older Adults
• For Health Care Professionals: Coping With Stress and Anxiety
• Telemedicine: What You Need to Know
  
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We are featuring a five-part miniseries on our podcast, Cancer Out Loud, about the impact of the coronavirus and COVID-19 on the cancer community. With tips from our oncology social workers, the miniseries will cover a wide range of related topics including mindfulness, speaking with your children about the pandemic and social distancing.

Listen on our website or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.

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Our advocacy efforts support and improve the lives of people affected by cancer and their loved ones. We are collaborating with many other cancer-related advocacy organizations to ensure that patients and caregivers who are affected by COVID-19 have their needs met.

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