Preventing and Managing Infections in Adults Living with Cancer

Gastric Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

English - October 26, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 14.7 MB
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* 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
* The Role of Vaccinations & Flu Shots
* Working with Your Health Care Team to Prevent Your Risk of Infection
* The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
* Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
* Quality-of-Life Concerns
* Questions for Our Panel of Experts