Myeloproliferative Neoplasms CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCancerCare'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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Highlights from the 2017 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
September 26, 2017 17:30 - 1 hour - 22.3 MBWhat Are Generic Drugs: Understanding Their Role in Cancer Treatment
June 29, 2017 17:30 - 58 minutes - 13.5 MBFor Caregivers: Care Coordination for Your Loved One Living with Cancer and Other Health Problems
June 14, 2017 17:30 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBTaking Your Pills on Schedule: The Importance of Adherence in the Treatment of Cancer
June 14, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBPreventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
May 22, 2017 17:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBTrends in Oncology and Treatment Planning: What You Need to Know
May 03, 2017 17:30 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBManaging the Side Effects of Immunotherapy
March 15, 2017 17:30 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBLiving 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 MBManaging Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
March 06, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWhat Are Biosimilars? Understanding Their Role in Cancer Treatment: Current and Future Perspectives
February 01, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBManaging 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 MBManaging 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...
Managing the Costs of Living with Cancer
June 08, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 10.9 MBAdvances in Treating Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
May 23, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 11.4 MBThe Role of Nutrition, Exercise and Meditation in Coping with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
April 13, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 21.5 MB* Overview of MPN Related Weight Changes * Coming Up with an Eating Plan That Works for You * Strategies for Managing Your Weight * Common Weight-Related, Eating and Hydration Questions to Ask Your Doctor and Health Care Team * Nutrition Concerns and Eating Tips * Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise, i.e. Yoga and Weight Training * How Meditation and Integrative Medicine May Help You Cope * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Polycythemia Vera
April 11, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 20.7 MBManaging Aches and Pains, and Treatment Side Effects from Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
March 30, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 21.1 MBUpdate on Polycythemia Vera
March 28, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 21 MBProgress in the Treatment of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
March 23, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 20.9 MBTaking Your Pills on Schedule – Why It Is So Important in Managing Cancer
February 10, 2016 18:30 - 1 hour - 21.1 MBNutrition 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
Cancer and the Workplace: Knowing Your Legal Rights
December 10, 2015 18:30 - 57 minutes - 19.8 MBWhat’s New in Managing Blood Clots During Cancer Treatments
October 30, 2015 17:30 - 1 hour - 21.4 MB* Overview of Cancer Treatments * Discussion of Blood Clots * Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) * Pulmonary Embolism (PE) * Vein Thromboembolism (VTE) * Review of the Risk Factors and Causes * Knowing the Signs and Symptoms * Guidelines to Reduce Recurrence of and Manage Blood Clots * Clinical Trials * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Managing Vacations, Travel and Weekend Trips * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
For Health Care Professionals: Care Coordination for Older Men Living with Cancer
July 14, 2015 17:30 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBHealthy Eating and Managing Weight Changes During Cancer Treatment
April 13, 2015 17:30 - 1 hour - 20.8 MB- Overview of Cancer Treatments - What Causes Treatment-Related Changes in Weight - Impact on Lean Body Mass and Strength - Nutritional Concerns - Care of Your Teeth and Gums During Treatment - Coping with Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Practical Eating Tips and Recommendations - Weight Management Strategies - The Role of Physical Exercise - Clinical Trials - Quality-of-Life and Self Image Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
The Role of Exercise, Meditation and Nutrition
November 19, 2014 18:30 - 1 hour - 21.3 MBFor Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope
November 14, 2014 18:30 - 1 hour - 20.8 MBFinding the Resources You Need to Manage the Costs of Living with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
November 12, 2014 18:30 - 58 minutes - 20 MBHighlights of the Affordable Care Act
November 11, 2014 18:30 - 59 minutes - 20.5 MB- The Costs of Cancer - The Affordable Care Act in 2014 - Its Major Provisions and Benefits - Elimination of Pre-Existing Condition Denials - Insurance Exchanges - Medicare and Closing the Donut Hole - Medicaid Expansion - Understanding Your Rights: The Appeals Process - Accessing Information - What are Patient Assistance Programs and Co-Pay Foundations? - Linking You to Needed Resources and Information - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Managing Cancer Pain: What You Need to Know
March 21, 2014 17:30 - 1 hour - 20.9 MB- Overview of Acute, Chronic and Breakthrough Pain - Words To Describe Cancer Pain to Your Health Care Team - Barriers to Pain Management - Medications to Treat Cancer Pain - Coping with Side Effects of Pain Management: Constipation, Sleepiness, Nausea - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Understanding Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia: Low White Blood Cell Counts
February 21, 2014 18:30 - 59 minutes - 20.6 MBCancer and the Workplace
February 06, 2014 18:30 - 58 minutes - 20.2 MBAdvances in Treating Chemotherapy-Related Nausea and Vomiting
January 24, 2014 18:30 - 58 minutes - 20 MBYoung Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy
June 28, 2013 17:30 - 1 hour - 21.6 MB- Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors - Identity, Relationships and Intimacy - Dating - Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship - Communicating about Sex - Sexuality and Intimacy - Sex Drive: Ability and Desire - Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness and Premature Menopause - Low Desire: How to Get My Groove Back - Body Image: Feeling Improved Sexual Self-Esteem - Fertility Choices and Coping with Infertility - Medical Options for Assisted Pregnancy - Health Maintenance Needs for Youn...
Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for People Living with Cancer
December 12, 2012 18:30 - 58 minutes - 20 MB* Overview of Cancer Treatments * Costs of Cancer: Direct Medical Costs, Related Non-Medical Costs, Daily Living Expenses * Overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) * Its Key Provisions * Major Benefits of the ACA * Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Team About the ACA * What are Patient Assistance Programs? How They Help * Linking You to Needed Cancer Organizations, Resources and Information * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Helping Cancer Patients and Their Families Cope with the Stresses of Caregiving
December 06, 2012 18:30 - 1 hour - 20.6 MBManaging Post-Treatment Neuropathy
July 17, 2012 17:30 - 1 hour - 20.7 MBStress Management for Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope
June 29, 2012 17:30 - 1 hour - 21.6 MBChanging Roles and Responsibilities for Caregivers
June 19, 2012 17:30 - 58 minutes - 20 MBRecapturing Joy and Finding Meaning
May 15, 2012 17:30 - 26 minutes - 9.81 MBPlanning Your Comfort and Care at End of Life
May 10, 2012 17:30 - 58 minutes - 20 MB* Overview of Health Care Decisions and Planning at End-of-Life * Know Your Rights: Making Your Choices Known * What Are Advance Directives? * Health Care Proxy and Living Will * Talking with Your Health Care Team and Loved Ones about Your Wishes * Understanding Palliative Care * Care Settings: Home, Hospital and Hospice * Resources for End-of-Life Care * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Using Mind/Body Techniques to Cope with the Stress of Survivorship
April 24, 2012 17:30 - 56 minutes - 19.2 MBNutrition, Physical Activity and You: A Guide for People Living With Cancer
November 15, 2011 18:30 - 58 minutes - 20.3 MB* Overview of Cancer Related Weight Changes * Causes of Weight Loss or Weight Gain * Talking to Your Health Care Team about Strategies for Managing Your Weight * Nutritional Concerns and Tips * Benefits of Physical Activity * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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