Metastatic Breast Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Coping with the Fear of Recurrence

* Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Fear of Recurrence * Concerns that Cancer May Come Back * Events that May Trigger Fear of Recurrence * Living with Continuing Uncertainty * Promoting Effective Health Care Communication * Making Informed Treatment Choices * Organizing Your Follow-Up Care * Tips for Coping with Fear of Recurrence * Balancing Reality with Stress Management Tips * Using Mind Body Techniques to Cope with Fear of Recurrence * How to Select the Mind...

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

* How ASCO Contributes to Equity in the Care of Diverse Populations * Breast Cancer * Ovarian Cancer * Prostate Cancer * Brain Cancer * Oral, Head and Neck Cancer * Sarcoma

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 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...

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 on the Treatment of Estrogen Receptor (ER) Positive, Progesterone Receptor (PR) Positive & HER2 Positive Breast Cancer from the 43rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)

* What’s New from SABCS on: ER, PR and HER2 Positive Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Updates from SABCS on Diagnostic Testing, Precision Medicine, Grade & Hormone Receptors * What’s New in the Standard of Care * Updates from SABCS on: Hormone & Targeted Therapy * Chemotherapy Updates from SABCS * Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials * What’s New in Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects & Long Term Effects * The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appoint...

The Latest Developments Reported from the 43rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)

Updates from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) on Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

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

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...

Caregiving for Your Loved One Living with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer

* Taking on the Role of Caregiving: Your Important Role in Decision Making * What Research Tells Us about Caregivers * Caregiving for Your Loved One with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer * Guidelines for Social Distancing while Caregiving * Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions and Birthdays * Managi...

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...

Coping with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

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

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

Triple Negative Breast Cancer and African American Women

* Overview of Triple Negative Breast Cancer * Triple Negative Breast Cancer & African American Women * The Role of Surgery * Precision Medicine * Current Standard of Care * New Treatment Approaches * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Tips to Manage Side Effects, Neuropathy, Discomfort & Pain * Follow-Up Care Plan * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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

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

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...

New Perspectives in Clinical Trial Research

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

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

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...

What’s New in the Treatment of Breast Cancer for Women of All Ages

Updates on the Treatment of Estrogen Receptor (ER) Positive, Progesterone Receptor (PR) Positive and HER2 Positive Breast Cancer from the 42nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)

The Latest Developments Reported at the 42nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)

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

* 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

Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting

What’s New in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer

Highlights from the 2019 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting: Caring for Every Patient, Learning from Every Patient

Participating in Decisions about Your Care

New Trends in Cancer Survivorship

* The Cancer Survivor Perspective * Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects * Coping with Fear of Recurrence & Distress * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Treatment Summaries * Survivorship Care Plan * Follow-Up with Your Oncologist and Primary Care Doctor * The Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * Determining What is Important to You * Clinical Trials on Cancer Survivorship * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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

Update on Triple Negative Breast Cancer

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 * Disclosure & Communication with Human Resources, Supervisors, and Co-Workers * Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges * Tips to Creating a Plan to Continue Working * COBRA * Disability – Short Term, Long Term, SSD, SSI * The Importance of Self-Advocacy * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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

Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy