COMMENT | In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, cancer patients may feel worried about how the virus might affect them. It is only natural to feel that way as they are at a higher risk of infection due to their weakened immune system.

Cancer patients and caregivers may take extra precautionary measures during this time, including physically distancing themselves from others, washing their hands often, and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces at home.

However, they should not allow the fear of the pandemic to detract them from their fight against cancer...