Information for patients undergoing cancer treatment

Instructions for patients scheduled for new treatment at Odette Cancer Centre

For your health, we want to ensure you lower your chance of getting COVID-19 in the time leading up to and during your cancer treatment.

On the day of your treatment appointment

• Check yourself for symptoms.
• Wear a mask. If you don’t have a mask, one will be given to you at the entrance.

Visitors and companions

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Throughout your cancer treatment

Your immune system can be weakened by cancer treatment. Please follow Public Health guidelines: limit your close contacts and stay home as much as possible during this time.

Wear a mask

• Wear a mask, even at home, when you are within 6 feet (or 2 metres) of anyone.
• The mask can be any mask you have access to, including a cloth mask.
• Whenever you are in close contact with anyone, ask them to wear a mask to protect you.

Clean your hands

• Wash your hands often for at least 15 seconds.
• Disinfect commonly touched surfaces daily.

Check for symptoms

Tell your care team (doctor, nurse or radiation therapist) right away if you or someone in your house develops COVID-19 symptoms, or are diagnosed with COVID-19.