COVID-19 resources for patients

On this page you will find reliable information and supports available during COVID-19.

General information about COVID-19

• COVID-19: Information and frequently asked questions
• COVID-19 Vaccination (Information from the Government of Ontario)

Cancer and COVID-19

• COVID-19: Information for Odette Cancer Centre patients on treatment
• COVID-19 vaccines and cancer
• Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: After care
• COVID-19 and cancer: What you need to know (Cancer Care Ontario)
• I have cancer. How do I protect myself from COVID-19?

• Cancer and COVID-19 Webinar Series (Canadian Cancer Society) »

  • Cancer and COVID-19: Exercise for people with cancer and their families during COVID-19
  • End-of-life and palliative care in the time of COVID-19
  • COVID-19 and cancer treatment
  • Cancer and COVID-19: Staying safe
  • Coping with cancer and COVID-19
  • COVID-19 and cancer patients
  • Cancer and COVID-19: Living with added uncertainty and isolation
  • Caregiving for a loved one in the time of COVID-19
  • And many more... 

Virtual care

• Virtual care during COVID-19: Information for patients
• Tips and a checklist for a successful virtual care appointment

Supports during COVID-19

• General supports »

  • Odette Patient and Family Support
  • Canadian Cancer Society
    The Canadian Cancer Society is offering a COVID-19 and cancer webinar series offering support and information to people with cancer and their family, friends and caregivers.
  • Cancer Chat Canada
    Online support groups for cancer patients and family.
  • Cancer Connection (Canadian Cancer Society)
    Cancer Connection Canada offers a safe space for people with cancer to connect with others affected by cancer.
  • Look Good Feel Better
    
Look Good Feel Better is offering two virtual workshops to help manage the appearance related impact of cancer and its treatment in a small-group supportive community.
  • Markham Lymphatic Centre
    This lymphedema treatment facility offers tips for managing lymphedema and coping during COVID-19 through free online workshops. Fridays at 12 p.m.
  • Wellspring – Well on the Web

    Wellspring Cancer Support Canada is providing supportive care programs and services, online and at no charge, to help those living with cancer and their loved ones. They offer exercise programs, support groups, nutrition workshops, and many more.

• Cancer-specific support groups  »

  The following partner organizations are offering virtual (V) and/or peer-to-peer (P) supports.
  
  V – Virtual supports include Zoom meetings, online chats, forums and/or Facebook groups.
  P – Peer-to-peer supports match patients with experienced volunteers to help support their cancer journey.

  • Bladder Cancer Canada (P)
  • Brain Tumour Foundation Canada (V)
  • CNETs Canada (V)
  • Colorectal Cancer Canada (P)
  • Kidney Cancer Canada (V)
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (V)
  • Lung Cancer Canada (P)
  • Ovarian Cancer Canada (V)
  • Melanoma Network Canada (P), (V)
  • My Gut Feeling (Stomach Cancer) (V)
  • Myeloma Toronto (V)
  • Pancreatic Cancer Canada (P)
  • Prostate Cancer Canada Network Toronto (V)
  • Thyroid Cancer Canada (V)