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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 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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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...
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 from the 2020 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
December 10, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 15.1 MBHow 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 MBCancer 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...
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 MBUpdate on CAR-T Cell Therapy
May 11, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.8 MBFor 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 MBCaregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer
April 14, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.4 MB- Definition of a Caregiver - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being - Caregiving for an Older Adult - Caregiving for a Younger Adult - Couples, Partners, Siblings and Friends - Family, Partner and Friend Communication - 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 ...
Update on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
April 09, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 14.1 MBParticipating 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 MBCancer 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 MBUnderstanding 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
Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
March 02, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBTaking 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 MBParticipating in Decisions about Your Care
June 19, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.5 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
Understanding the Costs of Care and Your Health Care Coverage
June 12, 2019 19:00 - 59 minutes - 54 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
Managing 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 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 MBUpdate on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) from the 2018 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
March 21, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOlder Persons Living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
December 13, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 15.5 MBCurrent 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 MBLife with CLL: Taking Charge of Your Treatment Schedule
November 29, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB* Overview of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) * Key Questions to Ask & Re-Ask Your Health Care Team about Adherence * The Critical Role of Caregivers in Adherence * The Importance of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule * Discussion of Barriers to Taking Your Treatment & Pills on Schedule * Tips to Overcome These Barriers * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel, Special Occasions & Holidays * Practical Help from Family, Partners, Caregivers, and Oth...