Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days 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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Episodes
Understanding the Important Role of Adherence in the Medical Management of Cancer
September 21, 2011 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.2 MBFear of Recurrence and Late Effects: Living with Uncertainty
July 12, 2011 17:30 - 58 minutes - 13.4 MBMoney Matters: Finding Resources to Manage Cancer Treatment Costs
June 22, 2011 17:30 - 55 minutes - 12.7 MBStress 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
Mouth Pain and Discomfort: All You Need to Know About Mouth Sores and Oral Mucositis
April 27, 2011 17:30 - 59 minutes - 13.7 MBHelping 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
Survivors Too: Communicating With and Among Family, Friends and Loved Ones
July 13, 2010 17:30 - 58 minutes - 13.3 MBSurvivorship and Workplace Transitions
June 22, 2010 17:30 - 56 minutes - 13 MBCommunicating with Your Health Care Team After Treatment: Making the Most of Your Visit
May 18, 2010 17:30 - 1 hour - 13.7 MBTrouble Sleeping? Sleep Better to Feel Better: Tips You Can Use
April 13, 2010 17:30 - 57 minutes - 13.2 MBHelping 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
Survivors Too: Family, Friends and Loved Ones - Managing the Fatigue of Caregiving
June 23, 2009 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.7 MBThe Importance of Nutrition and Physical Activity
May 19, 2009 17:30 - 1 hour - 14 MBFor 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 MBMedical 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