General Interest CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

General Interest CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

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General Interest CancerCare Connect Education Workshops episodes

  • What Are Biosimilars? Understanding Their Role in Cancer Treatment: Current and Future Perspectives
    * 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 Costs of Cancer Treatment
    * Clinical Trials: How Biosimilar Research Contributes to Treatment Options
    * The Benefits of Biosimilars
    * Current Use in the Care of People Living with Cancer
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Biosimilars
    * Current and Future Perspectives
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 2 min
  • Managing Sensory Disruptions During Cancer Treatments
    * 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
    1 hr 14 min
  • Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
    * Why Some Chemotherapy Agents Cause Nausea and Vomiting
    * How Health Care Teams Approach Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting
    * Prevention Strategies
    * The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects
    * Current Research Directions to Improve Control of Nausea and 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
    59 min
  • For Health Care Professionals: Care Coordination for Older Men Living with Cancer
    * 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
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 4 min
  • Precision Medicine in Cancer Treatment
    * Overview of Precision Medicine
    * Precision Medicine’s Role in Improving Treatment Decisions & Predicting Response to Treatment
    * Precision Medicine in the Treatment of Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer & Lymphoma
    * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Precision Medicine
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 20 min
  • Managing the Costs 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
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 4 min
  • Advances in Treating Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
    * Causes of Chemotherapy Side Effects
    * Managing Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea and Constipation
    * Practical Tips to Deal with Fatigue and Infection Control
    * Guidelines for Dental Care During Chemotherapy
    * Managing Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth
    * Recommendations to Handle Hair Loss
    * Communicating with Your Health Care Team
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 7 min
  • Update on Clinical Trials: How They Work
    * Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important
    * What Happens in a Clinical Trial?
    * The Meaning of Informed Consent
    * Benefits and Risks of Participation
    * How and Where Clinical Trials are Conducted
    * How Can You 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
    1 hr 2 min

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