Information for Patients With Cancer & Physicians in Ukraine & the Neighboring Countries

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Information for Patients With Cancer & Physicians in Ukraine & the Neighboring Countries

ASCO stands with our Ukrainian members, the worldwide oncology community, and healthcare providers around the globe in condemning

Russia’s unprovoked war on Ukraine. We call for an immediate cessation of these hostilities and demand full protection and safety for all Ukrainian patients,

health care workers, and medical facilities.

Together with our European members and international partners, we and our members are providing active support for oncology care in Ukraine and in countries that are receiving these displaced patients to help avoid life-threatening disruptions in their cancer care.

ASCO is collaborating with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to provide member volunteers to help respond to queries coming to their National Cancer Information Center from hospitals, clinicians and patients in Ukraine and neighboring countries. If you are interested in signing up to support the ACS/ASCO collaboration, please contact us.

Save the Date: March 18 Webinar, “ASCO/ECO Briefing: Cancer Care During

the War in Ukraine”

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Join us on March 18 at 9:00 AM (ET) / 14:00 (CET) for a one-hour webinar to discuss the crisis in Ukraine as it relates

to the cancer community. Discussion points will include an overview of the refugee crisis; the situations in Ukraine,

Poland, and Romania; and resources from the American Cancer Society, European Cancer Organisation (ECO),

and ASCO. The webinar is free and open to anyone.

Following are resources for physicians, patients, and caregivers that are relevant and may be of use.

ASCO Statement

ASCO statement, “ASCO Stands with Ukraine’s Cancer Community, Demands Safety for Patients and Healthcare Workers Throughout Region” (March 2, 2022)

Articles, News Releases, and Podcasts

ASCO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Julie Gralow’s article for The Cancer Letter, “Reflecting on 25 Years of Collaboration and Friendship With Cancer Patients and Physicians in Ukraine” (March 4, 2022)
ASCO Chief Medical Officer Dr. Julie Gralow’s guest commentary for The Cancer Letter, “Collaborating to Support Continuing Cancer Care for Ukrainians” (March 11, 2022)
ASCO Connection article, “Supporting and Mobilizing Resources: ASCO Joins Worldwide Efforts to Support Ukrainian Cancer Care” (March 7, 2022)
ASCO Daily News podcast episode, “War in Ukraine: Treating Patients Under Fire” (March 5, 2022)
ASCO Daily News article, “Treating Patients in a War Zone: An Oncologist’s Account of the War in Ukraine” (March 11, 2022)
ASCO Daily News podcast episode, “Cancer Care for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland” (March 15, 2022)
American Cancer Society news release, “American Cancer Society and Professional Oncology Community Team Up to Provide International Support for Ukrainian Cancer Patients” (March 7, 2022)
Cancer.Net blog post by Fay J. Hlubocky, PhD, MA, “Coping With War and Cancer: How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During the Ukrainian Crisis” (March 11, 2022)
The Cancer Letter article, “ACS, ASCO, and Jefferson Health Open Care Hotline for Ukraine’s Cancer Patients” (March 11, 2022)
The Cancer Letter article, “To help Ukraine’s cancer patients, a coalition of U.S., European cancer groups aims to provide a coordinated response” (March 11, 2022)

Patient and Provider Resources

JCO Global Oncology’s Resources for Medical Professionals Providing Cancer Care to Displaced Ukrainian Patients
- Journal articles regarding cancer care in refugee crises
- Treatment guidelines in resource stratified communities
Cancer.Net, ASCO’s patient information website, Resources for Ukrainian People with Cancer
American Cancer Society information page, Support for Ukrainian Patients with Cancer and Caregivers
Lymphoma Coalition resource page, Ukraine Conflict Response
The Cancer Letter resource page, Ukraine crisis: Resources for health professionals
World Health Organization report, “Emergency in Ukraine – Situation Report 1” (March 5, 2022)

ASCO/American Cancer Society Collaboration: Volunteer Opportunities

ASCO is collaborating with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to provide member volunteers to help respond to queries coming to their National Cancer Information Center from hospitals, clinicians, and patients in Ukraine and neighboring countries. If you are interested in signing up to support the ACS/ASCO collaboration and receiving updates on ASCO resources and other volunteer opportunities as they emerge, please contact us.
- American Cancer Society information page, Support for Ukrainian Patients with Cancer and Caregivers

ASCO/European Cancer Organisation Collaboration: Coordinated Response

ASCO is collaborating with the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) to coordinate information gathering, resource sharing, and activities with regional organizations, members, and health care facilities.

Charitable Funds

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) fundraising information, “UICC and its Members Step up to the Challenges Caused by the Conflict in Ukraine”