If I get COVID-19, what will happen to my cancer treatment?
If you get COVID-19, you might have questions about your ongoing cancer treatment, such as:
- Will it be postponed?
- Should I still go to hospital appointments?
- If treatments are deferred and I begin to relapse will this limit my eligibility for future lines of treatment?
- As a stage 4 patient will I be given life support if I have breathing difficulties due to the virus?
- If I get the virus and recover, will this affect my cancer treatment and outlook?
Current practice is to manage COVID-19 risk in line with risk of other respiratory infections. For people with COVID-19 see the NICE guideline on managing COVID-19.
Your clinical team are best placed to talk with you about your treatment and appointments. They will work with you to determine the best course of action in each individual situation. If you have any concerns or questions about your treatment, please speak to your clinical team.
