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Federal government:

Professional societies:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology FAQ: Emerging issues and challenges in caring for patients with cancer during the coronavirus pandemic

  • American Cancer Society FAQ: Common questions about the new coronavirus outbreak

  • Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Resources: Patient management and basic and translational research

  • Community Oncology Alliance resources: Coronavirus (COVID-19) practice resources and protocols

  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society FAQ: Resources and what you should know about the coronavirus

  • American Society for Radiation Oncology FAQ: COVID-19 recommendations and information

  • American College of Surgeons resources: For the surgical community

  • Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer resources: Implications for patients, translational research

  • American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy resources

  • European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Society recommendations

  • World Marrow Donor Association resources

Research centers:

  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital FAQ: COVID-19 and children with cancer

  • Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network: How to manage cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic

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