COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs and Guidance for Mass General Cancer Center Patients
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NewsFeb | 2 | 2021
Mass General Cancer Center is teaming up with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), the American Cancer Society (ACS) and other leading cancer organizations across the country to endorse the resumption of cancer screening and treatment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The coalition of 76 organizations has released an open letter reminding the public that cancer still poses a major threat to people’s health, but acting as soon as is safely possible can lead to much better outcomes in the future. The letter examines distressing trends showing a significant drop-off in recommended cancer screening and treatment compared to prior years. This concerning side-effect of the pandemic could lead to a staggering number of preventable cancer deaths over the next ten years and beyond. Oncology experts agree that people should not delay any necessary prevention or care.
Visit NCCN.org/resume-screening to read the entire letter.
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 safety.
View frequently asked questions and guidance about the COVID-19 vaccine for Cancer Center patients.
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