COVID-19 and Cancer
Important Information for Patients
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OSUCCC – James experts are here to help patients and caregivers as they continue their cancer journeys amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions? Call our JamesLine nurses at 800-293-5066 or jamesline@osumc.edu.
COVID-19 and Cancer: Keeping Patients Safe at the Hospital
COVID-19 and Cancer: Keeping Patients Safe at the Hospital
Recent Videos and Podcasts
Get more information on COVID-19 and cancer from OSUCCC – James experts.
Understanding cancer treatment's effects on the COVID-19 vaccine
Learn how a new Ohio State study could answer questions about the impact of cancer treatment on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Importance of the COVID-19 Vaccine for Cancer Patients, With David Cohn
David Cohn, MD, chief medical officer of The James, explains the science of how the three vaccines work and “supplement your body’s natural immune system” to prevent the virus and/or reduce the symptoms.
COVID-19 & Cancer: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
OSUCCC – James experts are here to help patients and caregivers as they continue their cancer journeys amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reopening for Cancer Screenings and Elective Surgery, With David Cohn, MD, MBA
Screenings for breast cancer, colorectal cancer and cervical cancer, as well as elective surgeries, can now be scheduled at The James. Chief medical officer David Cohn, MD, MBA, explains why it's important to schedule screenings that were put off during the pandemic and provides details about safety protocols at The James.
JamesCare for Life Goes Virtual to Adapt to COVID-19, With Annie Trance
In this podcast episode, JamesCare for Life associate director Annie Trance describes how the program has adjusted to continue to help patients with cancer navigate, cope and thrive, as physical distancing has become the new normal.
COVID-19 & Cancer: Telehealth Options for Patients
As the global medical community adapts to ensure that it is prepared to respond to increased patient populations affected by COVID-19, The James has taken steps to protect our unique patient population, and this means minimizing in-person contact as much as possible.
How Cancer Research Continues During the COVID-19 Crisis, With Peter Shields, MD
Peter Shields, MD, the deputy director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) fills us in on how cancer research has safely continued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent Videos and Podcasts
Get more information on COVID-19 and cancer from OSUCCC – James experts.
May 21, 2021
Understanding cancer treatment's
effects on the COVID-19 vaccineLearn how a new Ohio State study could answer questions about the impact of cancer treatment on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Learn MoreMarch 4, 2021
The Importance of the
COVID-19 Vaccine for Cancer
Patients, With David CohnDavid Cohn, MD, chief medical officer of The James, explains the science of how the three vaccines work and “supplement your body’s natural immune system” to prevent the virus and/or reduce the symptoms.
Learn MoreMay 26, 2020
COVID-19 & Cancer: Lessons
Learned from the PandemicOSUCCC – James experts are here to help patients and caregivers as they continue their cancer journeys amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn MoreMay 19, 2020
Reopening for Cancer
Screenings and Elective Surgery,
With David Cohn, MD, MBAScreenings for breast cancer, colorectal cancer and cervical cancer, as well as elective surgeries, can now be scheduled at The James. Chief medical officer David Cohn, MD, MBA, explains why it's important to schedule screenings that were put off during the pandemic and provides details about safety protocols at The James.
Learn MoreApril 28, 2020
JamesCare for Life Goes Virtual to
Adapt to COVID-19, With Annie TranceIn this podcast episode, JamesCare for Life associate director Annie Trance describes how the program has adjusted to continue to help patients with cancer navigate, cope and thrive, as physical distancing has become the new normal.
Learn MoreApril 28, 2020
COVID-19 & Cancer:
Telehealth Options for PatientsAs the global medical community adapts to ensure that it is prepared to respond to increased patient populations affected by COVID-19, The James has taken steps to protect our unique patient population, and this means minimizing in-person contact as much as possible.
Learn MoreApril 21, 2020
How Cancer Research Continues
During the COVID-19 Crisis,
With Peter Shields, MDPeter Shields, MD, the deputy director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) fills us in on how cancer research has safely continued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn MoreApril 13, 2020
COVID-19 & Cancer: Important Info
for Immunocompromised PatientsWatch as The James' chief medical officer, David Cohn, MD, shares info on what it means to be immunocompromised and why it’s so important for cancer patients to reduce their risk of COVID-19 infection.
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2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Information
The latest information about COVID-19 in Ohio and beyond from Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center.
- Coronavirus Patient and Community Information The latest information on our visitor policy, symptoms and prevention, testing positive, coping tips, frequently asked questions and more.
- Ways to Help The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is grateful for support, and we welcome your gifts of supplies, funds, meals and other ways to care for our patients and all members of our Buckeye Community.
- Information for Wexner Medical Center Faculty and Staff The latest information on how the Wexner Medical Center is prepared for COVID-19.
- Information for Ohio State University Students, Faculty and Staff The latest information and guidance about university operations during COVID-19.
- Health Care Partners Information The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is closely following recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) to ensure that we’re prepared to diagnose and treat any patients with the disease.
Ways to Help
Many members of our community have asked us: “How can I help?" The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is grateful for this generous offer of support, and we welcome your gifts of supplies, funds, meals and other ways to care for our patients and all members of our Buckeye Community who are working to address this challenge.
Donate Supplies
Your donation of unopened medical supplies will enable us to keep up with demand as more patients come to our hospitals with COVID-19.
How to Donate SuppliesDonate Money
Your financial support enables us to accelerate research and testing, as well as personal protective equipment, other critical supplies & more.
Make an Online DonationOther Donations
There are several additional ways you can “Bring a Smile” to the faces of our health care workers.
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