Lymphoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

Preventing, Managing & Treating Infection in Adults Living with Cancer

* Overview of Infection, Its Prevention, Management & Treatment in People Living with Cancer * Understanding Drug-Resistant Infection & Cancer * 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 (AMR) * Signs of Infection * Parts of the Body Most Likely to Get Infection * Watching For & Preventing Infe...

Highlights from the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

* Equity: Every Patient, Every Day, Everywhere * Lung Cancer * Colorectal Cancer * Pancreas Cancer * Lymphoma * Leukemia * Myeloproliferative Neoplasms * Melanoma * Wrap-Up of Part II

Transplantation as a Treatment Option for Blood Cancers

* Overview & Types of Transplantation, in the Context of COVID-19 * Transplantation as a Treatment Option for Multiple Myeloma * Leukemia * Lymphoma * Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) * MDS * Guidelines for Transplantation * Searching for a Donor * Follow-Up Care * Practical Tips to Manage Post Treatment Concerns * Graft vs. Host Disease * Clinical Trial Updates * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * The Increasing Role...

Update on Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)

- Overview of Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), including Staging and Location, in the Context of COVID-19 - Subtypes of Marginal Zone Lymphoma - Review of Treatment Options - Treatment for Relapsed/Refractory Marginal Zone Lymphoma - Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms & Discomfort - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - The Important Role of Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19 - How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedic...

How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment & Care

* Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 & Cancer on People of Color * Why COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Has Never Been More Important for People Living with Cancer * Concerns about Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines * Taking Your COVID-19 Vaccine on Schedule - Adherence * Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine * What are Social Determinants of Health * Food & Pharmacy Deserts * Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live * COVID-19’s Effect on Health Care Systems * How Race May Impact: ...

What’s New in Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Solid Cancer Tumors

* Definition of Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Solid Cancer Tumors, in the Context of COVID-19 * How Diagnostic Technologies Work & Are Used * Examples of How Diagnostic Technologies Inform/Transform the Treatment of Solid Cancer Tumors * Predicting Hereditary Risk * Diagnostic Technologies, Targeted Therapies & Precision Medicine * Clinical Trial Updates, in the Context of COVID-19 * Their Benefits * Current Application for People Living with Solid Cancer Tumors * The Increas...

Update on Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

* Overview of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Staging & Grading * Current Standard of Care * Treatment Options for Resistant Disease * Emerging Treatment Approaches * Updates on Clinical Trials * How Research Contributes to Treatment Options * Tips to Manage Side Effects & Discomfort * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team * Follow-Up Care: What to Expect * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions...

Progress in the Treatment of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia (WM)

* Overview of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia, including Staging, in the Context of COVID-19 * Symptoms & Signs * Front Line Treatment for WM * Treatment for Relapsed/Refractory WM * New Treatment Approaches * Translating Genomic Findings into New Treatment Opportunities for WM * Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19 * Controlling Symptoms & Treatment Side Effects, including Reducing Complications * Peripheral Neuropathy * Follow-Up Care * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about ...

Treatment Update on Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

* Overview of Mantle Cell Lymphoma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Treatment Options for the Newly Diagnosed * Treatment Options for Relapsed/Refractory Disease * Clinical Trials & Emerging Treatment Approaches, in the Context of COVID-19 * Quality-of-Life Concerns * The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Update on Clinical Trials: How They Work

* 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...

Progress in the Treatment of Follicular Lymphoma

* Overview of Follicular Lymphoma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Treatment Options for Newly Diagnosed * Treatment Options for Relapsed/Refractory Disease * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * New & Emerging Treatments * Factors that May Affect Treatment Planning * Side Effect Prevention & Management * Tips to Improve Communicating with Your Health Care Team * The Importance of Communication, in the Context of COVID-19, with the Role of Telehealth/Tele...

The 9/11 Community, Cancer & COVID-19

* 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

* Overview of Blood Cancers, in the Context of COVID-19 * New Research Presented at ASH * Disease-Specific Treatment Updates from ASH on Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) * The Role of Precision Medicine & Clinical Trials * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment Options * Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for These Appointments * Key Questions to Ask Your Health ...

How Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers Improve Treatment Decisions for People Living with Cancer

* 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

- What We Know and Don’t Know about COVID-19 - Effects of COVID-19 on People Living with Cancer - Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Treatment - How to Currently Protect Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19 - Social Distancing, Masks & Gloves - Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments to Reduce Your Exposure to COVID-19 - How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments - Coping with Increasing “Self-Quarantine Fatigue” - Working Closely with Your Health C...

Cancer and Flu Shots

* 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

* 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

* 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...

What’s New in the Treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma

* Overview of Hodgkin Lymphoma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Diagnosing, Staging & Grading * Novel Treatment Approaches * The Role of Clinical Trials * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19 * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Quality-of-Life Concerns, in the Context of COVID-19 * Questions f...

Managing the Cost of Living with Cancer

* 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...

Highlights from the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting: Unite and Conquer: Accelerating Progress Together

* How ASCO Contributes to the Treatment of Cancer * Lung Cancer * Colorectal Cancer * Pancreas Cancer * Lymphoma * Leukemia * Myeloproliferative Neoplasms * Melanoma * Wrap-Up of Part II

Veterans Living with Cancer

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* Effect of COVID-19 on People Living with Cancer * Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Treatment * How to Currently Protect Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19 * Social Distancing, Masks & Gloves * Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments to Reduce Your Exposure to COVID-19 * How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments * Coping with “Self-Quarantine Fatigue” * Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives * How...

For Caregivers: Care Coordination for Your Loved One Living with Cancer and Other Health Problems

* 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

* New & Emerging Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) * Protecting Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19, including Risk Factors * Working with the Health Care Team to Minimize Your & Your Loved Ones Exposure to COVID-19 * If Diagnosed with COVID-19, Discussing Treatment Options & Supportive Care * Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Goals of Care & Health Care Directives * Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19 * Questions for Our ...

Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer

- 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 ...

Participating in Decisions about Your Care

* 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

- Overview & Definition of Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What are the Symptoms of COVID-19 - Review of Risk & Guidelines to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from the Coronavirus - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment - Follow-Up Care & Quality-of-Life Concerns - Self-Care Coping Tips to Manage Stresses of Coronavirus - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Cancer and The Workplace: Understanding Your Legal Protections

* 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

- 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

- Overview of Clinical Trials & Why They Are Important - What Happens in a Clinical Trial? - The Meaning of Informed Consent - Benefits & Risks of Participation - New Perspectives in Clinical Trial Research - How & Where Clinical Trials are Conducted - How You May Participate in Clinical Trials - Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

The Latest News in the Treatment of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia (WM)

* What’s New in the Treatment of WM * Symptoms & Signs * Front Line Treatment of WM * Treatment for Relapsed/Refractory WM * Standard of Care & New Treatment Approaches * Clinical Trial Updates * Managing Symptoms & Side Effects, including Controlling Complications * Managing Peripheral Neuropathy * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team, including Treatment Follow-Up Care * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Mapping the Future of WM * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Understanding the Costs of Care and Your Health Care Coverage

* 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

Understanding the Costs of Care and Your Health Care Coverage

Trends in Oncology and Treatment Planning: What You Need to Know

* 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

Taking Your Treatment on Schedule: Its Importance in Managing Cancer

* 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...

Caregiving for Your Loved One with Mantle Cell Lymphoma

* Taking on the Role of Caregiving * What the Research Tells Us about Caregivers * What’s New in Mantle Cell Lymphoma * Your Important Role in Decision Making * Caring for Your Loved One with Mantle Cell Lymphoma * Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team * Your Role in Adherence: Weekends, Holidays & Vacations * Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions, Anniversaries & Birthdays * Managing Family, Friends & Traditions * Long Distance Caregiving * Self-Care Tips for Managing St...

Update on Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Update on Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

* Overview of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma * Staging and Grading * Current Treatment Options * Treatment Options for Resistant Disease * Emerging Treatment Approaches * The Role of Clinical Trials * How Research Contributes to Treatment Choices * Tips to Manage Side Effects * Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions to Our Panel of Experts

For Caregivers: Coping with a Loved One’s Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia (WM)

* Taking on the Role of Caregiving * Caring for Your Loved One with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia (WM) * What’s New in the Treatment of WM * Tips on Working with the Health Care Team to Manage Your Loved One’s Symptoms, Side Effects & Peripheral Neuropathy * Barriers to Adherence: Weekends, Holidays, Vacations, Special Occasions & Birthdays * Managing Family, Friends & Traditions * Long Distance Caregiving * Self-Care Stress Management Tips for Caregivers * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Updates from the 2019 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting

Care for Your Bones During & After Cancer Treatment: Tips to Improve Bone Health

- 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

Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting

* 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

Medical Update on Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL)