The constant news about Coronavirus (Covid-19) can be worrying. People with cancer and their families might feel especially worried about the virus, as cancer and its treatment can lower your ability to fight infection.

More information on Coronavirus (Covid-19) and its impact on cancer patients can be found on Cancer Research Coronavirus Page.

You can access peer support options on the Cancer Research Coping Emotionally page.

You can chat to others in your cancer community on the Cancer Research Cancer Chat Forum.

Local patient support and advice:

• Telephone:
  • General cancer patient/carer support, advice and enquiries: Macmillan Hub GRH 0300 422 8880
  • Cancer specific Health and Wellbeing support (including diet and exercise), information and advice: Macmillan Next Steps Team: 0300 421 6586
• Online:
  • GHT have some general advice for use during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on their website for:
    • Patients referred down the 2WW pathway and/or with an upcoming hospital appointment/test: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/changes-our-services/
    • Patients undergoing treatment, risks to previous cancer patients and advice for carers: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/high-risk-and-vulnerable-patients/advice-cancer-patients/

National patient support and advice:

• Cancer Research UK, Confidential Specialist Nurse Helpline Freephone 0808 800 4040 available Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
• Patient information about cancer and Coronavirus (Covid-19) based on latest national guidance: www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/coronavirus-and-cancer
• Macmillan Cancer Support:
  • Patient leaflet with useful patient support/information contacts: Macmillan Cancer Support leaflet
  • Free Support Line which is available Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00 on 0808 808 00 00
  • Further patient information based on latest national guidance: www.macmillan.org.uk/coronavirus