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.
We also 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.
In order to provide Canadians living with lymphoma and CLL with the most up-to-date information and resources related to COVID-19, we have created a COVID-19 Information Hub.
This Hub is designed with resources specifically for patients, caregivers and their families, as well as general information, and province-specific resources. Resources will be continually updated as new information becomes available.
As the situation progresses, we are connecting with our community of physicians, governments, and the pharmaceutical industry to get as much information as we can. We will continue to update you on any new information as it develops.
If you are a patient with lymphoma or CLL, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support at info@lymphoma.ca
For Lymphoma Canada’s full statement on COVID-19, please click here.
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- Information for Lymphoma and CLL Patients
- Information about Treatment and Medications
- Self Care and Mental Wellness
- How to Protect Yourself
- Federal Resources
- Provincial Resources
RECENTLY ADDED RESOURCES
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak updates, symptoms, prevention, travel, preparation – Canada.ca
- Vaccines and treatments for COVID-19: Progress – Canada.ca
- COVID-19 info for Albertans | Alberta.ca
- COVID-19 (bccdc.ca)
- Province of Manitoba | COVID-19 (gov.mb.ca)
- Coronavirus (gnb.ca)
- https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/
- Welcome to GNWT’s Response to COVID-19 | GNWT’s Response to COVID-19 (gov.nt.ca)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
- COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) | Government of Nunavut
- COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ontario
- COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Prince Edward Island | Government of Prince Edward Island
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Québec | Gouvernement du Québec (quebec.ca)
- COVID-19 | Emerging Public Health Issues | Government of Saskatchewan
- COVID-19 information | Government of Yukon
INFORMATION FOR LYMPHOMA AND CLL PATIENTS
| Title | Source |
| Coronavirus: What people with cancer should know | National Cancer Institute, US Department of Health and Human Services |
| Common Questions about Coronavirus and Cancer: Answers for Patients and Survivors | American Society of Clinical Oncology |
| COVID-19 Recommendations for patients receiving anti-cancer immunotherapies | University of Colorado Cancer Center |
| COVID-19 and Cancer Patients (Webinar Recording) | Canadian Cancer Society |
| COVID-19 and Cancer – What you Need to Know Now (Webinar Recording) | Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada |
| COVID-19 Virtual Community Meeting (Recording) | CLL Society |
| Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and CLL patients | CLL Advocates Network |
INFORMATION ABOUT TREATMENT & MEDICATIONS
SELF CARE AND MENTAL WELLNESS
| Title | Source |
| 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 |
| Federal Information and Resources | Government of Canada |
| Canada Emergency Response Benefit | Government of Canada |
| Employee Illness and Leave | Government of Canada |
| EI Sickness Benefits: Apply | Government of Canada |
| Information on Federal Benefits and Services | Government of Canada |
| Federal Travel Advice | Government of Canada |
| Canada’s Economic Response Plan – Support for individuals | Government of Canada |
| Mandatory non-medical masks or face coverings for air travel | Government of Canada |
PROVINCIAL RESOURCES
Lymphoma Canada’s COVID-19 Action Plan is sponsored by Merck.
Financial support has been provided by Gilead.
