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This post is for those who may be currently undergoing treatment for cancer and have concerns about COVID-19.
The following are some ways in which you can minimise your risk of exposure...Hygiene
Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, tak...Read More
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Hi all, Please let me know if this was not appropriate to share.Ever since my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, I've been striving to create new ways to support people with a history of breast cancer. My team at the Westmead Breast Cancer Instit...Read More
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Hello all!
Here at Cancer Council, we're looking at putting together a video or even a series of videos, that show how people are using our programs and services such as our Online Community, despite everything else that is happening in the world around us. How w...Read More
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Cancer Council has been able to translate our Cancer and COVID-19 resources into 12 languages!
The PDF's are great for keeping on your phone or printing out as needed. And they are especially handy to print out for family members and friends who may not have acce...Read More
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I had radiation for prostate cancer 2 years ago and my immune system is still low. I'm working 20hrs a wk, is this safe for me to work thru the coronavirus as I'm a cleaner?
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Hello I am currently undergoing chemotherapy & today I went for my blood test before chemo tomorrow at the cancer clinic. To my surprise I was only one wearing a mask, I am not sick just wanting to protect myself re covird 19. The nurses, receptionist, other patien...Read More
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We’re all in this together ❤️ and its never been more vital that we take care of one another. But are we really seeing the whole picture of what it means to have cancer during COVID-19? I would love to read stories from anyone affected by cancer: cancer patients, c...Read More
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If you're stuck at home, for whatever reason, why not spend some time enjoying some animals courtesy of Zoos Victoria?
Zoos Victoria, who manage Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo, have set up live streaming of some of their enclosur...Read More
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I finished 30 radiation treatments and chemo July 2019,i had a squamous cell carcinoma tumour removed from my neck and tonsils removed and lymph nodes removed, would my immune system be subsectable to catching this or other viruses or would my immunity improved by ...Read More
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The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) has put together an information hub for Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander people about COVID-19.
In early March, the Australian Federal Government convened the Aboriginal and Torrest S...Read More
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