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Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

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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

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

Advances in Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Lymphoma

November 17, 2016 18:30 - 59 minutes - 10.3 MB

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

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...

Managing the Cost of Care When You Have Lymphoma

March 17, 2016 17:30 - 58 minutes - 20.2 MB

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

Cancer and the Workplace: Knowing Your Legal Rights

December 10, 2015 18:30 - 57 minutes - 19.8 MB

What’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

Healthy 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

For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope

November 14, 2014 18:30 - 1 hour - 20.8 MB

Highlights 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

Cancer and the Workplace

February 06, 2014 18:30 - 58 minutes - 20.2 MB

Advances in Treating Chemotherapy-Related Nausea and Vomiting

January 24, 2014 18:30 - 58 minutes - 20 MB

Young 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

Managing Post-Treatment Neuropathy

July 17, 2012 17:30 - 1 hour - 20.7 MB

Stress Management for Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope

June 29, 2012 17:30 - 1 hour - 21.6 MB

Changing Roles and Responsibilities for Caregivers

June 19, 2012 17:30 - 58 minutes - 20 MB

Recapturing Joy and Finding Meaning

May 15, 2012 17:30 - 26 minutes - 9.81 MB

Planning 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 MB

Nutrition, 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

Fear of Recurrence and Late Effects: Living with Uncertainty

July 12, 2011 17:30 - 58 minutes - 13.4 MB

Money Matters: Finding Resources to Manage Cancer Treatment Costs

June 22, 2011 17:30 - 55 minutes - 12.7 MB