Dear lymphoma community,
In an effort to protect our community and our staff from potential exposure to COVID-19 our office is closed until further notice. All staff will be working remotely to provide our services in the areas of education, support, advocacy and research. We continue to respond to all inquiries via phone and email. We are here to help as always, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
The worldwide battle against the COVID-19 virus continues. Within Canada, our federal and provincial governments are responding with legislation and guidance to help protect Canadians as well as to provide regular updates on the impact of the virus in Canada. Topics addressed include: vaccines, financial and economic support, travel, your health, limiting the spread and other daily updates about COVID cases in the country. This information is constantly evolving. Below we have provided links to the federal and provincial/territorial webpages dealing with COVID-19. We recommend that you consult these pages often and follow the guidance provided therein.
Resources for Cancer Patients
We suggest you visit these COVID-19 Cancer Specific Resources: Support for cancer patients – COVID-19 Cancer Patient Support Hub (covid19oncologyresources.ca)
This website is intended for people in Canada living with cancer, caregivers, their families, and anyone else affected by cancer. It is regularly being updated as new developments, resources, services and assistance relating to COVID-19 and oncology change or become available.
Additional resources are available as follows:
World Health Organization: Coronavirus (who.int)
Canadian Pharmacists Association: CPhA – COVID-19: Information for Pharmacists – English
If you are a patient with lymphoma or CLL, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support at info@lymphoma.ca
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- Cancer Patient Resources
- COVID-19 and Vaccines Report
- Information for Lymphoma and CLL Patients
- Self Care and Mental Wellness
- How to Protect Yourself
- Federal Resources
- Provincial Resources
INFORMATION FOR LYMPHOMA AND CLL PATIENTS
| Title | Source |
| COVID-19 and Cancer Patients (Webinar Recording) | Canadian Cancer Society |
| COVID-19 Cancer Patient Support | All.Can |
SELF CARE AND MENTAL WELLNESS
| Title | Source |
| Anxiety & Stress Management webinar | Lymphoma Canada |
| Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
| Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak | World Health Organization |
| Self-care Guide | Government of Quebec |
| Tips for Managing Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic | The Globe & Mail, March 16, 2020 |
| How to Meditate | Mindful.org |
| Mental Health Tips for Working from Home | Government of Canada |
| Coronavirus disease and food safety | Government of Canada |
| Wellness Together Canada | Federal Mental Health and Substance Use Support |
| Resource Hub: Mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic | Mental Health Commission of Canada |
| BounceBack Ontario free mental health program | Canadian Mental Health Association |
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
| Title | Source |
| Know the Difference: Self-Monitoring, Self-Isolation and Isolation for COVID-19 | Government of Canada |
| Hand washing guide | Government of Canada |
| When and how to wear medical masks | World Health Organization |
| How to protect yourself from coronavirus when grocery shopping | Consumer Reports |
| Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters (WHO) | World Health Organization |
| Sanitizing the home if someone is sick | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Caring for family members with COVID-19 | Government of Canada |
FEDERAL RESOURCES
| Title | Source |
| Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak updates, symptoms, prevention, travel, preparation – Canada.ca | Public Health Agency of Canada |
| Vaccines and treatments for COVID-19: Progress – Canada.ca | COVID-19 Vaccine Information |
PROVINCIAL RESOURCES
Lymphoma Canada’s COVID-19 Action Plan is sponsored by Merck.
Financial support has been provided by Gilead.
