Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -CancerCare's free Connect Education Workshops are a way for people to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of their home or office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information in these workshops to help you and your loved ones better understand and cope with your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, treatment side effects, pain management, doctor-patient communication and other important topics.
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Caregiving for Your Loved One Living with Cancer
November 03, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 14.9 MB* Definition of a Caregiver * Caregiving & Social Distancing * What Research Tells Us About: Caregiving for an Older Adult & Caregiving for a Younger Adult * Talking with Each Other about Shared Expectations * The Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team * Care Coordination, Challenges & Tips * Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Loved Ones * Coping with Holidays, Birthdays & Special Occasions * Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions, in the Context of COV...
Preventing and Managing Infections in Adults Living with Cancer
October 26, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.7 MB* Overview of Infection, Its Prevention & Management in People Living with Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Causes & Risk Factors for Infections * Why People Living with Cancer May Be More Prone to Infection * Know Your Risk of Infection * What is AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)? * Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Antimicrobial Resistance * Signs of Infection * Parts of the Body Most Likely to Get Infection * Watching For & Preventing Infection in People Living with Cancer * Th...
Managing the Cost of Living with Cancer
September 23, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.4 MB* Understanding the Costs of Living with Cancer * Managing the Medical and Indirect Costs of Treatment * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns * Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Your Health Coverage * Tips on Appealing Medical Insurance Claims and Provider Denials * Understanding and Accessing Financial and Co-Pay Assistance Programs * Emotional and Social Impact of the Costs of Treatment and Follow-Up Care * Finding Resources for Financial Help, includ...
Veterans Living with Cancer
June 26, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 16 MB* Updates for Veterans Living with Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Post-Traumatic Stress, Pain Management & Survivorship * Adherence to Treatment Plans * Taking Your Treatment on Schedule * Coordinating Doctor Visits, Transportation & Daily Schedules * Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips * Suggestions to Overcome Barriers in Coordinating Care in Different Health Care Settings * Stresses on Caregivers in Coordinating Care * Long Distance Caregivers * Self-Care Tips for Veterans Living w...
Treatment Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule – Why It Is So Important
June 24, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.4 MB* Overview of Cancer Treatments, in the Context of COVID-19 * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule * Its Important Role in Managing Cancer * Barriers to Taking Your Treatment * Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Travel, Cost, Family, Partners & Others * Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders, including Emails, Texts & Apps * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Arranging for Appointments, Refilling Prescriptions * Weekends, Travel & Holidays * Communicating...
What are Biosimilars? Understanding Their Role in Cancer Treatment: Current and Future Perspectives
June 18, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 3.53 MB* What are Biosimilars? Understanding Their Role in Cancer Treatment: Current and Future Perspectives, in the Context of COVID-19 * Overview and Definition of Biosimilars * The Difference Between Biosimilars and Generic Drugs * How Biosimilars Work and Their Use * Examples of Biosimilars * Implications in Managing the Cost of Cancer Treatment * Finding Sources of Financial Assistance * Clinical Trials: How Biosimilars’ Research Contributes to Treatment Options * The Benefits of Biosimilars * ...
Current Perspectives in Cancer Survivorship
June 16, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.4 MB* Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 * Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Fear of Recurrence * Finding Your New Normal * The Importance of Treatment Summaries * Follow-Up with Your Oncologist and Primary Care Doctor * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Survivorship Questions & Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
The New Coronavirus (COVID-19): Emerging Guidelines for People Living & Coping with Cancer
June 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 5.72 MB* Effect of COVID-19 on People Living with Cancer * Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Treatment * How to Currently Protect Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19 * Social Distancing, Masks & Gloves * Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments to Reduce Your Exposure to COVID-19 * How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments * Coping with “Self-Quarantine Fatigue” * Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives * How...
Update on CAR-T Cell Therapy
May 11, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.8 MB* Overview of CAR-T Cell Therapy * Understanding CARs - Chimeric Antigen Receptors * When to Consider CAR-T Cell Therapy as a Treatment Choice * Clinical Trials for CAR-T Cell Therapy * Discussion of CAR-T Cell Therapy * Managing Potential Treatment Side Effects * Specific Examples of How CAR-T Cell Therapy Contributes to Oncology Care * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about CAR-T Cell Therapy * The Benefits of CAR-T Cell Therapy * Follow-Up Care: What to Expect * Questions for Our...
For Caregivers: Care Coordination for Your Loved One Living with Cancer and Other Health Problems
April 22, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 17.5 MB* Role of Caregivers in Care Coordination for People Living with Cancer & Other Health Problems * Tips for Communicating with the Health Care Team about Care Coordination * What Research Tells Us about Caregivers, including Long Distance Caregivers * Coordinating Your Loved One’s Care & Follow-Up Appointments * Discussion of Adherence – Taking Your Pills on Schedule * Planning Ahead with Your Pharmacist – Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions & Planning for Visitors, Weekends, Special Occasion...
The New Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updated Guidelines for People Coping with Cancer
April 20, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 3.65 MB* New & Emerging Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) * Protecting Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19, including Risk Factors * Working with the Health Care Team to Minimize Your & Your Loved Ones Exposure to COVID-19 * If Diagnosed with COVID-19, Discussing Treatment Options & Supportive Care * Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Goals of Care & Health Care Directives * Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19 * Questions for Our ...
Participating in Decisions about Your Care
April 08, 2020 17:30 - 58 minutes - 13.5 MB* Coping with the Practical, Social & Emotional Challenges of Cancer * How a Cancer Diagnosis Affects Family, Partners & Loved Ones * Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatment Facility * What to Do When Presented with Multiple Treatment Options * When & How to Seek a Second Opinion * Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team * How to Get Copies of Your Medical Reports * How to Anticipate, Prevent & Manage Side Effects of Treatment * Understanding Your Treatment Choices and Follow-Up Care Pl...
The New Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidelines for People Coping with Cancer
March 30, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.1 MB- Overview & Definition of Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What are the Symptoms of COVID-19 - Review of Risk & Guidelines to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from the Coronavirus - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment - Follow-Up Care & Quality-of-Life Concerns - Self-Care Coping Tips to Manage Stresses of Coronavirus - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Cancer and The Workplace: Understanding Your Legal Protections
March 25, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.3 MB* Understanding the Meaning of Work * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Work * Managing Your Cancer Treatments While Working * Understanding Your Legal Protections in the Workplace * ADA, FMLA & Intermittent FMLA, EEOC, & State & Local Laws * Disclosure & Communication with Human Resources, Supervisor & Co-Workers * Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges * Tips for Creating a Plan to Continue Working * COBRA * Disability – Short Term, Long Term, Social Security Disability (SSD) & SS...
Taking Your Blood Cancer Treatment on Schedule
March 24, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 3.47 MB- Overview of Blood Cancer Treatments - Understanding Treatment Side Effects - Working with Your Health Care Team to Manage Each Treatment Side Effect - Dealing with Blood Cancer Treatments & Other Co-Morbid Health Treatments - Adjusting to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Over Time - The Importance of Taking Your Blood Cancer Treatment on Schedule: Adherence - Can I Take My Treatment at Any Time of the Day? - Challenges & Opportunities of Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Questions for Our Pane...
New Perspectives in Clinical Trial Research
March 20, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.3 MB- Overview of Clinical Trials & Why They Are Important - What Happens in a Clinical Trial? - The Meaning of Informed Consent - Benefits & Risks of Participation - New Perspectives in Clinical Trial Research - How & Where Clinical Trials are Conducted - How You May Participate in Clinical Trials - Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Understanding the Costs of Care and Your Health Care Coverage
March 18, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.7 MB* Overview of the Medical & Indirect Costs of Treatment * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns * The Benefits & Limitations of Your Health Plans, Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid * Living Wills, Health Care Proxies & Advance Health Care Directives * Support for the Underinsured & Uninsured, including Medicaid & State & Federal Programs * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Trends in Oncology and Treatment Planning: What You Need to Know
March 04, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB* Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Options * Clinical Trial Opportunities * Factors that May Affect Treatment Planning * How Your Health Care Team May Help You Address These Factors * Participating in Decisions about Your Treatment Plans, Side Effect Prevention & Management * The Role of Self-Advocacy in Your Oncology Care * Shared Decision Making Across Cultures * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Taking Your Treatment on Schedule: Its Importance in Managing Cancer
February 26, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 14.4 MB* Overview of Cancer Treatments * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule * Its Important Role in Managing Cancer * Barriers to Taking Your Treatment * Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Travel, Cost, Family, Partners & Others * Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders, including Emails, Texts & Apps * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Arranging for Appointments, Refilling Prescriptions * Weekends, Travel & Holidays * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about As...
Updates from the 2019 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
December 19, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBCare for Your Bones During & After Cancer Treatment: Tips to Improve Bone Health
November 18, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB- Overview of Bone Health - Imaging & Diagnostic Tests to Measure Your Bone Density - Guidelines to Manage Bone Health & Bone Metastases - Tips for Taking Care of Your Bones - Prescription Medication to Improve Your Bone Health - Treatment Choices, including Clinical Trials - Tips to Reduce Bone Complications & Fractures - Controlling Pain & Side Effects - How Exercise & Physical Therapy Make a Difference - Dental Care During & After Treatment - The Role of Nutrition - Key Questions to Ask Yo...
Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
October 28, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.4 MBPreventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
October 28, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.4 MB* Why Some Chemotherapy Agents Cause: Nausea and/or Vomiting * How Health Care Teams Approach Prevention of: Nausea and/or Vomiting * Prevention Strategies * The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects * Current Research Directions to Improve Control of: Nausea and/or Vomiting * New Agents * The Importance of Clinical Trials * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Life with Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation: New Treatment Approaches
October 17, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBNew Trends in Cancer Survivorship
June 18, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 15 MB* The Cancer Survivor Perspective * Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects * Coping with Fear of Recurrence & Distress * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Treatment Summaries * Survivorship Care Plan * Follow-Up with Your Oncologist and Primary Care Doctor * The Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * Determining What is Important to You * Clinical Trials on Cancer Survivorship * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
For Caregivers: Care Coordination for Your Loved One Living with Cancer and Other Health Problems
June 17, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.2 MBCancer and the Workplace: Understanding Your Legal Protections
May 29, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB* Understanding the Meaning of Work * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Work * Managing Your Cancer Treatments while Working * Understanding Your Legal Protections in the Workplace * Disclosure & Communication with Human Resources, Supervisors, and Co-Workers * Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges * Tips to Creating a Plan to Continue Working * COBRA * Disability – Short Term, Long Term, SSD, SSI * The Importance of Self-Advocacy * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Cancer and the Workplace: Understanding Your Legal Protections
May 29, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBTrends in Oncology and Treatment Planning: What You Need to Know
May 22, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.3 MBManaging the Side Effects of Immunotherapy
May 15, 2019 20:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBUnderstanding the Role of Immunotherapy in Treating Cancer
April 17, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.8 MBManaging Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
April 15, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.5 MBJoys and Challenges of Pets in Your Home When You Have Cancer
April 08, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.8 MB* Overview of the Human-Animal Bond * How a Pet Brings Comfort, Joy, Emotional, Social, & Practical Support to You * Managing Treatment Side Effects & the Care of Your Pet * Guidelines to Follow in Caring for Your Pet * Keeping Your Pets Healthy, both Before You Start Treatment & During Your Treatment * Helping Your Pets Avoid Infection * Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Infection from Pets * Communicating with Your Health Care Team, including Your Veterinarian about Your Pet’s and Your Well-Being...
Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Its Importance in Treating Cancer
April 03, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 63 MBCaregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer
March 19, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB* Definition of a Caregiver * Talking with Each Other about Shared Expectations * What Research Tells Us About: Caregiving for an Older Adult & Caregiving for a Younger Adult * The Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team * Care Coordination, Challenges & Tips * Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Loved Ones * Coping with Holidays, Birthdays & Special Occasions * Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions * Long-Distance Caregiving * Practical Tips for Managin...
Treatment Update for Adults Living with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
January 11, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 14.2 MB* Overview of Acute Lymphocytic/Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Adults * Current Standard of Care * Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory ALL * New Treatment Approaches and Targeted Therapy * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Managing Complications & Side Effects * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
December 11, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 14.2 MBUpdates from the 2018 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
December 06, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 15.7 MBGenomics and the Future of Cancer Treatment
October 15, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.3 MBTreatment Update for Adults Living with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
June 29, 2018 17:30 - 59 minutes - 13.7 MBGenomics and Genetics: What is the Difference?
June 25, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 16 MBTreatment-Related Rash and Dry Skin
June 20, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB* Overview of Treatment-Related Skin Changes * Common Skin and Nail Changes Related to Cancer Treatments * The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Rash and Dry Skin * Practical Tips to Manage Rash, Itching and Dry Skin * Care of Nails During Cancer Treatments * Coping with Hair Changes, Hair Loss and Changed Body Image * Sun Safety Tips During and After Cancer Treatments * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Treatment-Related Skin Changes * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions...
Worldwide Clinical Trials for Blood Cancers
June 19, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBLife with Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation: New Treatment Approaches
June 14, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWhat Are Biosimilars? Understanding Their Role in Cancer Treatments: Current and Future Perspectives
May 24, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBUpdates from the 2017 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
March 15, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.4 MBUpdate on Clinical Trials: How They Work
March 02, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 14.1 MBLife With Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation: New Treatment Approaches
March 01, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBMind Body Techniques to Cope with the Stresses of Cancer
November 15, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 15.4 MB* Definition of Stress * Common Stressors * Recognizing the Common Symptoms of Stress * The Impact of Stress on Well-Being * Using Mind Body Techniques to Cope with Stress * Learning to Focus on Specific Stressors * Stress Management Tips * Questions for Our Panel of Experts