Tag: COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to be challenging for everyone, but we are working hard to support those affected by cancer.

Masked doctor giving vaccination to young woman wearing mask.

New evidence shows that COVID-19 poses a threat to cancer outcomes and the key is to get vaccinated.

Despite the impact of COVID-19, we have continued delivering many of our information and support services.

Prof Karen Canfell

This Daffodil Day, donate to support Cancer Council NSW research into reducing the impact of COVID-19 on cancer in Australia New Cancer Council NSW analysis shows the impacts of COVID-19 could cause a significant increase in the state’s cancer burden through disruptions to cancer prevention, early detection and patient care services. However, lessons from the […]

This is Chez’s story of going through radiation treatment during COVID-19. 

This is Lindsay’s story of how he has needed to postpone his treatment for his own safety.  

This is Vicki’s story of how she has been forced to self-isolate during her breast cancer treatment.

Debbie Shore’s story of how COVID-19 has made her daughter Nicole’s breast cancer treatment more stressful for their whole family.

The evolving COVID-19 situation has impacted all of us. For people affected by cancer, the pandemic has created particularly difficult challenges.  We asked our community to share how COVID-19 has impacted them.    This is Winnie Nguyen’s story of how COVID-19 kept her and her beloved mum Landa apart when Landa was dying from lung […]

We are facing unprecedented times, in Australia and across the world. The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is continuing to cause disruption and unease. I’m saddened to see the effect the outbreak is having on our communities and, following the devastation caused by the bushfires, it is now more important than ever that we come together to support each other. Every day, around […]