FAQs About COVID-19 and Cancer

Cancer patients and survivors are among those at high risk of contracting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). To help provide accurate information on the link between these life-threatening illnesses, below are answers to the frequently asked clinical questions about COVID-19 and cancer from the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Cancer Society, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Q1: What does it mean to be “immune-compromised?”

The term “immune-compromised” refers to people — whether man, woman, or child — whose immune system is weaker compared to the average healthy individual. The primary function of the immune system is …read more