All CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
442 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsCancerCare'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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How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment & Care
June 21, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 32.5 MB* Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 & Cancer on People of Color * Why COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Has Never Been More Important for People Living with Cancer * Concerns about Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines * Taking Your COVID-19 Vaccine on Schedule - Adherence * Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine * What are Social Determinants of Health * Food & Pharmacy Deserts * Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live * COVID-19’s Effect on Health Care Systems * How Race May Impact: ...
Progress in the Treatment of Myelofibrosis
June 16, 2021 17:30 - 40 minutes - 9.32 MB* Overview & Updates on Myelofibrosis (MF), in the Context of COVID-19 * Staging & Diagnosing * Current Standard of Care * New & Emerging Treatment Approaches * Understanding Common Signs & Symptoms * Strategies to Reduce Potential Complications of MF * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Working with Your Health Care Team to Manage Symptoms, Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain * The Importance of Adherence to Treatment * Communicating with Your...
Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
June 15, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB* Overview of Lung Cancer and Current Standard of Care, in the Context of COVID-19 * The Role of Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology & Targeted Cancer Therapies * New Treatment Approaches * The Role of Precision Medicine in Informing Treatment Choices * How Clinical Trials Contribute to Treatment Options * Managing Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips * The Important Role of Mov...
Update on the Treatment of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
June 11, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.4 MB* Overview of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), in the Context of COVID-19 * Current Treatment Options * Transplantation as a Treatment Option for AML * New & Emerging Therapies * The Role of Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19 * How Clinical Trials Increase Treatment Options * Side Effect, Symptom & Pain Management Tips, in the Context of COVID-19 * Important Questions to Ask When Communicating with Your Health Care Team * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments *...
Medical Update on Ovarian Cancer
June 01, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.4 MB* Overview of Ovarian Cancer, including Staging * How Precision Medicine & Testing Inform Your Treatment Decisions * The Role of the Pathologist * Current Standard of Care * New Treatment Approaches & Follow-Up Care * The Role of the Genetic Counselor * Treatment Options for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer * Clinical Trial Updates * Managing Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain * Talking with Your Treatment Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine App...
Update on Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
May 12, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB* Overview of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Staging & Grading * Current Standard of Care * Treatment Options for Resistant Disease * Emerging Treatment Approaches * Updates on Clinical Trials * How Research Contributes to Treatment Options * Tips to Manage Side Effects & Discomfort * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team * Follow-Up Care: What to Expect * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions...
Update on the Treatment of Bladder Cancer
May 05, 2021 17:30 - 57 minutes - 13.3 MB* Overview of Bladder Cancer, including Staging and Grading, in the Context of COVID-19 * Standard of Care * New Treatment Approaches * Update on Clinical Trials * How Research Increases Your Treatment Options * The Role of Diagnostic Technologies, Genomics & Precision Medicine * Targeted Treatments * Predicting Response to Treatment * The Emerging Role of Immunotherapy * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Follow-Up Care Appointments & Plans * The Increa...
Treatment Update in Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
April 28, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.8 MB* Overview of Head and Neck Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Staging and Diagnosing * Key Questions in Making Treatment Decisions * Surgical Interventions, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in the Context of COVID-19 * New Chemotherapy Options * Concurrent Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy, in the Context of COVID-19 * The Role of Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19 * Guidelines & Tips for the Care of Your Teeth, Gums & Mouth * Speech and Swallowing Rehabilitation * Managi...
Progress in the Treatment of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia (WM)
April 21, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 14 MB* Overview of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia, including Staging, in the Context of COVID-19 * Symptoms & Signs * Front Line Treatment for WM * Treatment for Relapsed/Refractory WM * New Treatment Approaches * Translating Genomic Findings into New Treatment Opportunities for WM * Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19 * Controlling Symptoms & Treatment Side Effects, including Reducing Complications * Peripheral Neuropathy * Follow-Up Care * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about ...
Treatment Update on Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)
April 15, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 15 MB* Overview of Mantle Cell Lymphoma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Treatment Options for the Newly Diagnosed * Treatment Options for Relapsed/Refractory Disease * Clinical Trials & Emerging Treatment Approaches, in the Context of COVID-19 * Quality-of-Life Concerns * The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Current Perspectives on the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
April 08, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.3 MB* Review of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, in the Context of COVID-19 * Significant Role of Testing in Informing Your Treatment Choices * First Line Treatment Options * Treatment of Relapsed and Refractory CLL * Re-Testing Importance in Determining Treatment for 2nd and 3rd Line Treatments * Current Perspectives on New and Emerging Treatments of CLL * Updates on Clinical Trials and Their Significance for CLL * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology...
Update on Clinical Trials: How They Work
April 07, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB* Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19 * Understanding Your Treatment Options, including Clinical Trials * Concerns about Participating in Clinical Trials * Types of Clinical Trials * What Happens in a Clinical Trial? * The Meaning of Informed Consent * Benefits and Risks of Participation, in the Context of COVID-19 * How and Where Clinical Trials are Conducted * How Can You Participate in a Clinical Trial * Specific Questions to Ask Your Health C...
Update on Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatments
April 06, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 15 MB* Overview of Small Cell Lung Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Standard of Care * Treatment Options for Recurrent Small Cell Lung Cancer * The Role of Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19 * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Emerging Treatment Approaches * Tips to Cope with Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms and Pain * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Your Follow-Up Care Plan * The Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments in Reducing Your Exposur...
Update on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
March 25, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 16 MB* Overview of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), in the Context of COVID-19 * Current Treatment Options, in the Context of COVID-19 * New and Emerging Treatment Approaches * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Increases Your Treatment Options * The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Update on the Treatment of Endometrial Cancer
March 23, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.4 MB* Overview of Endometrial Cancer, including Diagnosing and Staging, in the Context of COVID-19 * Current Standard of Care * New Treatment Approaches * New Treatment for Metastatic Endometrial Cancer * The Role of Precision Medicine & Targeted Treatments * The Important Role of Clinical Trials * How Research Increases Your Treatment Options * Managing Side Effects, Symptoms & Pain, in the Context of COVID-19 * The Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * The Increasing Role of Te...
Progress in the Treatment of Follicular Lymphoma
March 22, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB* Overview of Follicular Lymphoma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Treatment Options for Newly Diagnosed * Treatment Options for Relapsed/Refractory Disease * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * New & Emerging Treatments * Factors that May Affect Treatment Planning * Side Effect Prevention & Management * Tips to Improve Communicating with Your Health Care Team * The Importance of Communication, in the Context of COVID-19, with the Role of Telehealth/Tele...
Update on Glioblastoma in Adults
March 18, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.1 MB* Overview of Glioblastoma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Current Standard of Care * Novel Treatment Approaches * Immunotherapy * Electric Field Treatments * Clinical Trial Updates, in the Context of COVID-19 * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Managing Symptoms & Treatment Side Effects * The Role of Rehabilitation Medicine * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team...
Advances in the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer
February 23, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 15.3 MB* Overview of the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Advances in the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer * Updates on the Treatment & Care of Bone Metastases * The Role of Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology & Targeted Treatments * The Importance of Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19 * How Clinical Trials Contribute to Your Treatment Options * The Role of Precision Medicine * New & Emerging Treatments for Metastatic Prostate Cancer * Tips to Manage...
New Trends in the Treatment of Thyroid Cancer
January 29, 2021 18:30 - 59 minutes - 13.5 MB* Overview of Thyroid Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Diagnosis & Staging * Updates on Treatment Options * Clinical Trials Updates * New Treatment Approaches for Refractory Thyroid Cancer * Managing Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain * The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team: Key Questions to Ask * The Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Making Your List of Questions * Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips * Questions to Ask Your...
The 9/11 Community, Cancer & COVID-19
January 25, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB* Overview of Cancer, in the 9/11 Community, in the Context of COVID-19 * Living with Cancer, Co-Morbid Health Problems & Long-Term Effects of 9/11 * Understanding Post Traumatic Stress, in the 9/11 Community, while Coping with the Pandemic * Discussion of COVID-19, 9/11 & Cancer in the 9/11 Community: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Concerns * Cost of Health Care & General/Practical Financial Worries * Strategies & Resources to Cope with Financial, Practical, Emotional & Personal Concerns *...
Updates on the Treatment of Estrogen Receptor (ER) Positive, Progesterone Receptor (PR) Positive & HER2 Positive Breast Cancer from the 43rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)
January 13, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 16.1 MB* What’s New from SABCS on: ER, PR and HER2 Positive Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Updates from SABCS on Diagnostic Testing, Precision Medicine, Grade & Hormone Receptors * What’s New in the Standard of Care * Updates from SABCS on: Hormone & Targeted Therapy * Chemotherapy Updates from SABCS * Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials * What’s New in Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects & Long Term Effects * The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appoint...
The Latest Developments Reported from the 43rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)
December 16, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB* Overview of Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * New Research Presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) * Breast Cancer-Specific Treatment Updates * Clinical Trial Updates * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team * Communicating with Your Healthcare Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Appointments * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Updates from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) on Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
December 15, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 17.5 MB* Overview of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * New Research on TNBC Presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) * Triple Negative Breast Cancer-Specific Treatment Updates * The Important Role of Surgery in the Treatment of TNBC * Updates on Clinical Trials in Advancing Treatment Choices * The Increasing Role of Diagnostic Testing in Informing Treatment Options * Investigational New Therapies in Clinical Trials * New Developments in the Management of...
Advances in the Treatment of Mesothelioma
December 14, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 15.3 MB* Overview of Mesothelioma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Treatment Options * Advances in the Treatment of Mesothelioma * The Role of Clinical Trials * How Research Increases Your Treatment Options * Managing Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life & Lifestyle Concerns * Physical Activity Issues and Tips * How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments to Get the Most Out of These Appointments * Questions to Ask Our Pa...
Updates from the 2020 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
December 10, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 15.1 MB* Overview of Blood Cancers, in the Context of COVID-19 * New Research Presented at ASH * Disease-Specific Treatment Updates from ASH on Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) * The Role of Precision Medicine & Clinical Trials * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment Options * Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for These Appointments * Key Questions to Ask Your Health ...
For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with Your Loved One's Bladder Cancer
December 09, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 16.3 MB* Overview of Bladder Cancer * The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team, in the Context of COVID-19 * Helping to Manage Your Loved One’s Treatment, including Adherence & Follow-Up Care * What Research Tells Us about Caregivers * The Stresses, Challenges and Rewards of Caregiving * Managing Family, Friends, Partners and Traditions, with Social Distancing * Coping with Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Special Occasions, in the Context of COVID-19, Soc...
How Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers Improve Treatment Decisions for People Living with Cancer
December 07, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB* Overview of Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers, in the Context of COVID-19 * How These Technologies Improve Treatment Decisions * Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important * The Role of the Pathologist * Benefits of Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers and Precision Medicine * Predicting Response to Treatment * Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments ...
What We Now Know about COVID-19: Revised Guidelines for People Living with Cancer
November 16, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB- What We Know and Don’t Know about COVID-19 - Effects 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 Increasing “Self-Quarantine Fatigue” - Working Closely with Your Health C...
For Caregivers: Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Multiple Myeloma
November 12, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 14.6 MB* Overview of the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Caregiving & Social Distancing, including Wearing Masks, in the Context of COVID-19 * Deciding to Become a Caregiver: Your Important Role in Decision Making * Caring for Your Loved One with Multiple Myeloma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team * Your Role in Adherence: Weekends, Holidays and Vacations * Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions, Anniversaries & Birthda...
Cancer and Flu Shots
November 09, 2020 18:30 - 59 minutes - 13.6 MB* Overview of Flu Vaccines, in the Context of COVID-19 * Why Flu Vaccine Equity Has Never Been More Important for People Living with Cancer * Taking Your Flu Vaccine on Schedule: Adherence * Communicating with Diverse Patient Populations about the Important Role of Flu Vaccines * Concerns about Safety of Flu Shots * Benefits of Flu Shots * The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments * Suggestions to Prepare for These Appointments to Increase Their Benefit for You * Key Questio...
For Caregivers: Coping with Your Loved One's Metastatic Prostate Cancer
November 05, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB* The Important Role of the Caregiver with the Health Care Team * Caring for Your Loved One with Metastatic Prostate Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Tips on Working with the Health Care Team to Manage Your Loved One’s Pain, Neuropathy and Discomfort * Deciding to Become a Caregiver: The Unique Stresses and Rewards of Caregiving * Stresses on Family, Friends and Loved Ones * Long-Distance Caregiving * Coping with Holidays, Birthdays & Special Occasions in the Context of COVID-19 with...
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...
Caregiving for Your Loved One Living with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer
October 28, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB* Taking on the Role of Caregiving: Your Important Role in Decision Making * What Research Tells Us about Caregivers * Caregiving for Your Loved One with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer * Guidelines for Social Distancing while Caregiving * Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions and Birthdays * Managi...
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...
Coping with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer
October 14, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.2 MB* Updates on the Treatment of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Novel Treatment Approaches * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Offers More Treatment Options * Diagnostic Testing and Technologies: Why They Are So Important * The Role of Precision Medicine in Improving Treatment Decisions * Tips to Cope with & Control Symptoms, Side Effects & Pain * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Reduce Your Exposure to COVID-19 * Key Q...
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
October 08, 2020 17:30 - 59 minutes - 13.6 MB* Overview of Metastatic Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Current Standard of Care * New Treatment Approaches * Clinical Trial Updates: How Clinical Research Improves Your Care * Diagnostic Testing & Technologies, including Biomarkers & Genomics: Why They Are Important * Managing Side Effects, Symptoms & Pain * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19 * Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Communicating with ...
What’s New in the Treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma
September 24, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 3.45 MB* Overview of Hodgkin Lymphoma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Diagnosing, Staging & Grading * Novel Treatment Approaches * The Role of Clinical Trials * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19 * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Quality-of-Life Concerns, in the Context of COVID-19 * Questions f...
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...
Highlights from the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting: Unite and Conquer: Accelerating Progress Together
July 30, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 5.45 MB- Clinical Trials and Evidence-Based Care, in the Context of COVID-19 - Quality of Life - Breast Cancer - Ovarian Cancer - Prostate Cancer - Brain Cancer - Oral, Head and Neck Cancer - Sarcoma - Wrap-Up of Part I
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...
Living with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
June 19, 2020 17:30 - 59 minutes - 13.6 MB* Overview of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), in the Context of COVID-19 * Current Treatment Options * Transplantation as a Treatment Option for AML * New Therapies * Clinical Trial Updates * How Clinical Trials Increase Your Treatment Options * Symptom and Pain Management Tips * Important Questions to Ask When Communicating with Your Health Care Team * How to Prepare for Telehealth Appointments * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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...
Progress in the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
June 15, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.6 MB* Overview of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), in the Context of COVID-19 * Diagnosis & Staging * Current Standard of Care * New & Emerging Treatment Approaches * The Role of Clinical Trials * Tips to Manage Symptoms & Side Effects * Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team during Telehealth Appointments * Follow-Up Care After Treatment * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Living with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
June 09, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB* Overview of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), in the Context of COVID-19 * Current Standard of Care, New Treatment Approaches & Clinical Trials * Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects * Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule * The Importance of Treatment Summaries * Benefits of Follow-Up Care * The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Advances in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
May 29, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.1 MB* Overview of the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST), in the Context of COVID-19 * Diagnosis and Staging * Treatment Options * Clinical Trials and Novel Approaches to Treating GIST * Strategies to Manage Common Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort and Pain * The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * What’s New on the Horizon for GIST Cancers * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with Your Loved One’s Bladder Cancer
May 27, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.8 MB* The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team * Helping to Manage Your Loved One’s Bladder Cancer Treatment * Treatment Adherence & Follow-Up Care * What Research Tells Us about Caregiving * Managing Family, Friends, Partners and Traditions * Coping with Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries & Special Occasions * Long Distance Caregivers * Remembering to Take Care of Yourself * Self-Care and Stress Management Tips * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
May 21, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.3 MB* Caregiving in the Context of COVID-19 & Social Distancing * Taking on the Role of Caregiving * Your Important Role in Decision Making * Caring for Your Loved One with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) * Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team * Your Role in Adherence: Weekends, Holidays & Vacations * Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions, Anniversaries & Birthdays * Managing Family, Friends & Traditions with Social Distancing * The Important Role of Long Distance Caregiv...