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Cancer and COVID-19

I have prostate cancer

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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What does it mean to have cancer during COVID-19?

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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Enjoy the Zoo from the comfort of home

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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Immune system

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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Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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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Help slow the spread of COVID-19

Here are some simple tips we can all follow to help to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you're feeling anxious, please remember Australians can call 13 11 20 between 9am-5pm weekdays and this Online Community is open to everyone, 24x7, no matter where you are Read More

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If you're experiencing symptoms...

If you're experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, such as: fevercoughshortness of breathsore throat Or are aware of having had contact with someone who has tested positive, please do contact your treatment team. Where possible, give them a call rather tha...Read More

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Exercise outside

Hi everyone, reading some of your stories, sending lots of love and support to everyone going through treatment and their families. I am going through breast cancer treatment at the moment so my family and i know and sympathise with the struggles that we all have.I...Read More

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Concerns about COVID-19

Hello all, Cancer Council understands that Australians, and people across the world, affected by cancer, may have questions in relation to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19. If you have cancer your immune system may not be a...Read More

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