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Leukemia CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

212 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

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

Joys 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...

Treatment Update for Adults Living with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)

January 11, 2019 18:30 - 1 hour - 14.2 MB

* Overview of Acute Lymphocytic/Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Adults * Current Standard of Care * Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory ALL * New Treatment Approaches and Targeted Therapy * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Managing Complications & Side Effects * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Older Persons Living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

December 13, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 15.5 MB

Life 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...

Managing Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Its Complications

November 08, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 14 MB

Genomics and the Future of Cancer Treatment

October 15, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 15.3 MB

Living with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)

June 26, 2018 20:00 - 59 minutes - 13.5 MB

Update on CAR-T Cell Therapy

June 25, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Genomics and Genetics: What is the Difference?

June 25, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 16 MB

Medical Update on Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)

June 22, 2018 17:30 - 59 minutes - 13.6 MB

Treatment-Related Rash and Dry Skin

June 20, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

* Overview of Treatment-Related Skin Changes * Common Skin and Nail Changes Related to Cancer Treatments * The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Rash and Dry Skin * Practical Tips to Manage Rash, Itching and Dry Skin * Care of Nails During Cancer Treatments * Coping with Hair Changes, Hair Loss and Changed Body Image * Sun Safety Tips During and After Cancer Treatments * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Treatment-Related Skin Changes * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions...

Worldwide Clinical Trials for Blood Cancers

June 19, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship

June 19, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 13.8 MB

Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy

May 02, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 13.9 MB

Understanding the Role of Immunotherapy in Treating Cancer

April 25, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 14 MB

Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting

April 16, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 14 MB

Update on Clinical Trials: How They Work

March 02, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 14.1 MB

Mind Body Techniques to Cope with the Stresses of Cancer

November 15, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 15.4 MB

* Definition of Stress * Common Stressors * Recognizing the Common Symptoms of Stress * The Impact of Stress on Well-Being * Using Mind Body Techniques to Cope with Stress * Learning to Focus on Specific Stressors * Stress Management Tips * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Participating in Decisions about Your Care

June 07, 2017 17:30 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting

May 22, 2017 17:30 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy

March 15, 2017 17:30 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Living with Cancer Throughout The Cancer Journey

March 10, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

* Novel Cancer Treatments & Supportive Care * The Role of Precision Medicine * Food Insecurity & Cancer Treatments * Cancer Journey Across the Continuum of Care * Site-Specific Cancers & The Adult Life Span * Culturally Diverse Populations * Shared Decision Making Across Cultures * New Models of Patient & Family Centered Care * Communicating with the Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Understanding the Role of Immunotherapy in Treating Cancer

March 08, 2017 18:30 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

March 06, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Managing Sensory Disruptions During Cancer Treatments

December 05, 2016 18:30 - 1 hour - 33.8 MB

* Overview of Sensory Disruptions Related to Cancer Treatments * Vision, Hearing, Taste, Swallowing, Smell, Touch and Balance Disruptions * Causes and Risk Factors * Tips to Deal with Sensory Disruptions * How Health Care Professionals May Help * Clinical Trials * Guidelines for Follow-Up Care * Key Questions to Ask the Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

For Health Care Professionals: Care Coordination for Older Men Living with Cancer

August 23, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 10.8 MB

* Care Coordination for Older Men Living with Cancer * Managing Co-Morbidities * Key Suggestions for Effective Health Care Communication * Nutrition & Hydration Concerns * The Role of the Pharmacist in Planning Ahead * Follow-Up Appointments & Adherence * Navigating the Changing Health Care Landscape * Tips to Appeal Health Coverage, Insurance & Medicare Denials * Co-Pay, Federal, State & Community Financial Resources * Psychosocial Support to Coordinate Care * Support for the Caregiver * Que...

Precision Medicine in Cancer Treatment

June 29, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

Managing the Costs of Living with Cancer

June 08, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 10.9 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 * Quest...

Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tips During and After Cancer Treatments

February 01, 2016 18:30 - 1 hour - 22.1 MB

* Symptoms and Side Effects that Disrupt Eating * Managing Weight Changes * Coping with Fatigue, Infection Control, Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth * The Role of Exercise * Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tips that Work * Easy to Prepare Foods * Guidelines for Eating Out – During and After Cancer Treatments * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Eating Challenges * Finding an Eating Plan that Works for You * Questions for Our Panel of Experts