Cancer During COVID-19

We are here for you, just as we have always been here for you. We offer you, still, the best chance for the best outcome and a commitment to your safety and to the safety of our clinicians and staff.
Pediatric oncology nurses
Pediatric oncology nurses
Stay Mighty, Mass General Cancer Center! Meaghan Carnell, a pediatric oncology nurse, and her nurse colleagues have some reassuring words for us.

Mass General Cancer Center is here for you. As always.

During this time, Mass General has led and is leading the way in COVID-19 patient care and research nationally. The clinicians and staff at the Mass General Cancer Center have been on the front lines of the Mass General COVID-19 crisis response and have continued to see and treat cancer patients, to enroll patients in clinical research as appropriate, and to tap into our innovative and collaborative spirit to best address COVID-19.

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Our access team will help. Together, we will work with you to decide how to keep you safe and cared for.
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Safety for Patients, Clinicians, and Staff

Your safety is our top priority. We have taken many measures to keep our patients, clinicians, and staff safe.
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Conversations from the Front Line

Dr. David Ryan hosts a new video series to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of our physicians, nurses, and researchers during COVID-19.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Your cancer and COVID-19 questions answered. View the latest information about COVID-19 for our Cancer Center patients.
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Cancer Center Clinical Trials

We are committed to providing patients with the best chance for the best outcome, so we continue to push the scientific boundaries of cancer knowledge.

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COVID-19 Updates

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Maintaining Emotional Well-Being During and After COVID-19

In this video Dr. Jeff Peppercorn and Dr. Joe Greer address patients' concerns ranging from dealing with isolation and uncertainty, developing resilience, overcoming fears of returning to the hospital, and more.

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Stay Mighty, Mass General Cancer Center!

When times are tough, it's important to stay strong, mighty, and supportive for yourself and for others. We have seen pure physical, emotional, and mental strength from so many people over the last few months and are in awe of everyone. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see all of the inspirational stories that we share of our patients and staff.

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The Story Project: Nicole Laurino, RN

When called upon to serve a vulnerable population, Nicole Laurino, RN, volunteered her skills to help treat patients with COVID-19. Over the course of the pandemic, Nicole and her fellow nurses from different departments within Mass General came together to treat these patients with compassion.

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Nicole Laurino, RN and Lisette Packer, RN

The Story Project: Maggie Joyce, RN

Over the last nine weeks, Maggie Joyce, RN has changed the way that she defines being a nurse. Working from home, making connections with new patients, and working on activating a number of new clinical trials has defined this transitional period for Maggie and other nurses at the Cancer Center.

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Maggie Joyce, RN

Stay Mighty, Termeer Center! The Mass General Cancer Center's Termeer Center staff has a message for everyone: they're not going anywhere!

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Termeer Center staff

When Ketsia, a Mass General Cancer Center patient, finally tested negative for COVID-19, her radiation therapy team made her a sign for when she arrived for her proton treatment to celebrate her beating the virus. Way to go, Ketsia, Stay Mighty!

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Ketsia, a Mass General Cancer Center patient

Stay Mighty, Mass General Cancer Center! Staff members from our Proton Therapy Center have a reminder for everyone who is able to stay home: please do!

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Proton Therapy Center staff

Paula Flint, a Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center patient, was surprised by her friends and co-workers while receiving chemotherapy. They came just to show her support during this time of quarantine; talking via phone while seeing each other through the window. Stay Mighty, Paula!

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Paula Flint, a Mass General Cancer Center patient

Our providers from the Mass General Cancer Center at Mass General Waltham have a message for everyone: they're here for you! Stay Mighty Cancer Center!

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Mass General Cancer Center Waltham providers
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When in distress, every man becomes our neighbor.

John Warren, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital founder

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how each of us interacts with the outside world, including getting the healthcare we need. Mass General Cancer Center is here to help and make sure you get necessary care. You all are our neighbors.

 

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