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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

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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Episodes

Fear of Recurrence and Late Effects: Living with Uncertainty

July 12, 2011 17:30 - 58 minutes - 13.4 MB

Money Matters: Finding Resources to Manage Cancer Treatment Costs

June 22, 2011 17:30 - 55 minutes - 12.7 MB

Stress Management for Caregivers: Taking Care of Yourself Physically and Emotionally

June 14, 2011 17:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

* Caregiver Perspective * What is Stress? * What Research Tells Us About How Stress Affects the Caregiver: * Physically * Emotionally * What Factors Increase or Decrease Caregiver Stress * Tips to Manage Caregiver Stress * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

The Challenges of Coping with Cancer and Other Health Problems

June 01, 2011 17:30 - 55 minutes - 12.7 MB

- Managing Cancer When You Have Other Health Problems - The Impact of Chronic Illness on Cancer Treatment Options - The Importance of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule - Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions - The Role of Clinical Trials - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Creating the Right Care Plan for You - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Weight Changes After Cancer Treatment: Why is it Happening and What Can I Do About It

May 10, 2011 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.1 MB

* Survivor Perspective * Overview of Weight Changes After Cancer Treatments * What Causes These Changes * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Your Weight Changes * Recommended Lifestyle Modifications * Weight Management Strategies * Dietary Changes that Cancer Survivors Can Make * Practical Eating Tips * Reliable Nutrition Resources * The Importance of Exercise * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Mouth Pain and Discomfort: All You Need to Know About Mouth Sores and Oral Mucositis

April 27, 2011 17:30 - 59 minutes - 13.7 MB

- Overview of Mouth Sores, Mouth Pain and Mucositis - Current Standard of Care and New Treatment Options - Managing Pain and Discomfort - Caring for Mouth Sores, Teeth, Gums and Mouth - Nutritional Concerns and Tips - The Role of Clinical Trials - Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Mucositis - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Helping Children and Teens Understand When a Parent or Loved One Has Cancer

April 20, 2011 17:30 - 57 minutes - 13.2 MB

- Overview of Talking with Children and Teens about Cancer - Five Common Questions Kids Ask - How to Tell Your Kids - How Do Kids Respond - Six Basic Needs of Kids Whose Parent Has Cancer - Tools to Help Kids and Teens Cope - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Chemobrain: The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and Attention

April 12, 2011 17:30 - 58 minutes - 13.4 MB

* Survivor Perspective * Overview of Chemobrain * Cognitive Abilities Affected * Assessment of Memory and Thinking Changes * Neuropsychological Testing * How Cognitive Changes Impact Cancer Survivors' Lives * Other Factors That Affect Memory and Thinking * Communicating with Your Health Care Team * Practical Tips to Improve Attention, Concentration and Memory * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Survivorship and Workplace Transitions

June 22, 2010 17:30 - 56 minutes - 13 MB

Trouble Sleeping? Sleep Better to Feel Better: Tips You Can Use

April 13, 2010 17:30 - 57 minutes - 13.2 MB

Helping Teachers and Educators Support Siblings of Children with Cancer

October 08, 2009 17:30 - 59 minutes - 13.6 MB

- How Siblings are Affected by the Pediatric Cancer Experience - Signs to Look For - Academic, Social, Physical and Emotional - Practical Tips For How to Best Support Siblings at School - Accessing Resources - for Parents, Educators and School Counselors - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy

July 16, 2009 17:30 - 58 minutes - 13.4 MB

- Overview of Peripheral Neuropathy - Contributing Factors - Describing Neuropathy to Your Health Care Team - Medications to Treat Discomfort and Pain - How Physical Medicine Contributes to Evaluating Neuropathy - Medical and Rehabilitation Management of Neuropathy - Practical Tips to Cope - Special Care of Your Feet and Nails - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

The Importance of Nutrition and Physical Activity

May 19, 2009 17:30 - 1 hour - 14 MB

For Parents, Caregivers and Professionals: Helping Brothers and Sisters of Children Living with Cancer

May 14, 2009 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.1 MB

- How Siblings Are Affected by the Pediatric Cancer Experience - Signs to Look For - Determining Sibling Needs - How to Talk to Siblings About the Cancer Experience - Practical Tips to Support Siblings at Home, School and the Hospital - Accessing Resources for Siblings - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Dental Health During Cancer Treatments

April 24, 2009 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.5 MB

- Overview of Dental Health - Guidelines for Dental Check-Ups - Cleaning and Care Before and During Cancer Treatments - The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team - Managing Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth - The Importance of Clinical Trials - Patient-Dentist-Oncologist Communication - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Managing the Stress of Survivorship

April 14, 2009 17:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Medical Emergencies in Cancer Treatment

April 01, 2009 17:30 - 59 minutes - 13.5 MB

- Medical Emergencies in Cancer Treatment - Deep Vein Thrombosis, Tumor Lysis Syndrome and Infection - Causes, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms - Practical Guidelines to Manage Medical Emergencies - Clinical Trials - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Balancing Cancer and Careers: Living and Working with Cancer

March 12, 2009 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.7 MB

- Advances in Cancer Treatment and Side Effect Management - Talking with Your Health Care Team - Managing Your Cancer Treatments While Working - Understanding Your Legal Rights in the Workplace - Effective Communication with Co-Workers and Supervisors - Coping with Your Emotions at Work - Practical Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges - Tips for Creating a Plan to Continue Working - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

For Caregivers: Coping with Holidays, Special Occasions and Birthdays, Throughout the Year

December 12, 2008 18:30 - 1 hour - 16.3 MB

- Taking on the Role of Caregiver - Caring for the Person with Cancer - Coping with Holidays, Special Occasions and Birthdays - Managing Family, Friends, Partners and Traditions - Long-Distance Caregiving - Tips for Taking Care of Yourself - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Survivors Too: Family, Friends and Loved Ones

June 24, 2008 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.9 MB

The Importance of Communicating with Your Doctor About Follow-Up Care

April 22, 2008 17:30 - 58 minutes - 13.4 MB

Finding Hope and Meaning After Treatment

June 19, 2007 17:30 - 35 minutes - 4.08 MB

My Treatment is Over: Why Do I Feel So Alone and Sad?

May 15, 2007 17:30 - 37 minutes - 4.3 MB

Neuropathy and Joint Aches: New Post Treatment Challenges

April 17, 2007 17:30 - 43 minutes - 4.94 MB

Managing Your Costs of Recovery

June 20, 2006 17:30 - 36 minutes - 8.41 MB

Balancing Your Needs and Your Role as a Caregiver

June 13, 2006 17:30 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MB

Is It My Cancer or Am I Getting Older?

May 23, 2006 17:30 - 9 minutes - 6.37 MB

The Bereaved Caregiver in the Workplace

May 10, 2006 17:30 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MB

Stress Management Tips for Survivors

April 25, 2006 17:30 - 12 minutes - 6.93 MB