‘Navigating a post-pandemic world: A guide for immunocompromised blood cancer patients’
7 Mar. 2024
The International Covid-19 Blood Cancer Coalition (ICBCC) has made a major contribution in supporting immunocompromised blood cancer patients by publishing a downloadable patient booklet called "Navigating a Post-Pandemic World: A Guide for Immunocompromised Blood Cancer Patients" in 2024.
Despite the decreasing significance of Covid-19 for the general population, people with weakened immune systems, (such as patients diagnosed with MDS & CMML), continue to face elevated risks. This ongoing vulnerability can profoundly impact their daily lives.
According to the ICBCC website, the booklet aims to
"help you live a better quality of life and empower you when making decisions. Ultimately, the booklet will help immunocompromised blood cancer patients navigate and manage the risks arising from the combination of a compromised immune system and possible COVID-19 infection. The recommendations may also be applicable to other types of infection."
Download the booklet (click on the image or the red link below)
The booklet covers:
- Managing risk
- Improving outcomes: Act proactively
- Staying vigilant and recognising the symptoms
- Psychological support and well being
- Accessing support services and reliable sources of information
More about The International Covid-19 Blood Cancer coalition (ICBCC)
International COVID-19 Blood Cancer Coalition (ICBCC) is a multi-stakeholder coalition consisting of representatives from the global patient advocacy and clinical community to address the specific impact of COVID-19 on immunocompromised blood cancer patients (both acute and chronic). For more see the ICBCC website.
