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Op-Ed: What COVID-19 Can Teach Us About Living with a Chronic Illness

Published: 7 June 2020

Nina Morena,ÌýaÌýresearch assistant on IMPACTSÌýand a PhD student in theÌýDepartment of Art History and Communication Studies, wrote about the importance of keeping immunocompromised people in mind as we go through the COVID-19 pandemic. In her op-ed piece, Nina reminds us that "while we might 'feel fine,'Ìýwe aren’t all facing this pandemic with the same strength and immune systems."Ìý

Nina shared her personal experience about herÌýgrandfather who had cancer and discusses the online movement #stayhomeforcancer, which encourages people to reflect on how their actions during the pandemic impact those living with cancer. Nina's op-ed shares a valuable perspective and urges the public to reconsider how we care for immunocompromisedÌýmembers of our communities.

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