For people with cancer, COVID-19 can be even scarier as doctors who normally see you have different hours and you have to care for yourself better. Doctor Iftekhar Ahmad, doctor of Oncology at OSF Healthcare says that delays for treatment for cancer depends on the cancer but most people need to get seen now rather than later.

For those with cancer, taking extra precautions can be the difference between life and death.

Brandie Messer who has been fighting cancer, says that she appreciates all the extra help from her doctors, nurses, and staff.

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