The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may bring up fears and questions for people who have been through cancer treatment.

You’ve gotten through cancer and treatment, but now what? Is your immune system ready to take on COVID-19? Am you at a higher risk for complications? These are fair questions for anyone who has been through cancer treatment.

Cancer survivors should talk with their doctors about their personal risk and how their cancer and treatments may have affected that risk. We know that cancer and its treatment can weaken the immune system. After treatment ends, the immune system usually recovers, but the degree of recovery can vary from person to person.

There is a lot of good news, though. While this virus is very easy to transmit, we can significantly reduce the risk of infection with simple actions, such as wearing a mask and handwashing with soap and water. Handwashing works no matter the state of your immune system.

Safety Precautions in Our Offices

We are taking extra precautions so our patients and our staff remain safe and healthy.

  • Masks are mandatory for all patients and therapists. Therapists are using goggles or face shields.

  • We promote hand washing and offer hand sanitizer to all patients / staff.

  • Air purifiers are located in each office, as well as our main gym area.

  • All surface areas are wiped down and cleaned between every patient. We have also increased weekly cleaning to our entire facility.

  • We ask that patients arrive on time, and not much before their appointments, as we have reduced the number of seats in our waiting area.

  • First time patients – please complete all forms prior to your appointment via email.

We also offer telehealth which we have learned is an excellent alternative for first time patients and anyone who is not comfortable coming in person.

COVID-19 Vaccine Injection Site

It is encouraging that more and more people are getting vaccinated and becoming protected against COVID-19. We have received many inquiries regarding the injection site, and would like to point out that according to the CDC, the thigh is an alternative injection site. This is applicable for people who have lymphedema and/or lymphedema risk in both arms.