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A disease such as cancer is often one of the most stressful experiences of a person's life. Coping with cancer can be more challenging with added stress from work, family, or financial concerns. Everyday stress can also make coping with a cancer diagnosis more difficult.

Stress has not been shown to cause cancer. But chronic stress may weaken the immune system, causing other health problems and decreasing feelings of well-being.

Initial studies reveal risks for patients with cancer who develop COVID-19.

The latest research on how the virus impacts patients is among the science the world's leading researchers will share during the ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program May 29 - 31.

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AP NEWS: Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find

Researchers from around the world are sharing the most important discoveries in global cancer care during the ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program May 29-31. Among the featured science will be 31 studies first-authored by researchers previously funded by Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation.

A pandemic divided the world, but united people conquering cancer.

Nashville songwriter Tim Easton penned “We Can” in the days following the COVID-19 pandemic. The song and video, starring survivors and researchers from around the world, inspired a Twitter challenge to raise $1 Million to support patients and their care teams. 

Listen to "We Can" - Click here to play/download

Alexandria, Va. – Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation today announced its Top Donors for 2020.

The following individuals and organizations will be recognized during the ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program:

AstraZeneca  

Breast Cancer Research Foundation® 

Bristol-Myers Squibb 

Thomas F. Frist, Jr., MD 

The COVID-19 impact on cancer care was immediate: treatments interrupted, preventive screenings canceled, and clinical trials delayed.

Also rapid was the response from ASCO to mobilize experts to monitor and study the short and long-term effects of COVID-19 on the cancer community.