Hope In Isolation

STORIES FROM LUNG CANCER PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS DURING COVID-19

Lalaine Alfaro


 

There are so many uncertainties ahead of me especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. Being a lung cancer patient I am susceptible. When I leave the house for blood tests, CT scans, and brain MRI’s, I have to wear a facemask and follow social distancing protocols. With COVID-19 quarantine rules in place, Cancer Care Manitoba has switched to phone consultation and their pharmacy has opted for free home delivery. I am quite thankful I am in the good hands of a health care team who has shown amazing dedication to their jobs and great compassionate care for their cancer patients.

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