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General Interest CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
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General Interest CancerCare Connect Education Workshops episodes
- Current Perspectives on the Future of Cancer Research- Understanding the Future of Cancer Research & Clinical Trials- Increased Focus on Earlier Detection & Treatment of Cancer- Health Care Disparities Research- Enhanced Knowledge of the Molecular Portrait of Cancer- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Approaches for Diagnosis & Treatment of Cancer- Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Mutations in DNA Mismatch Repair Genes – Implications for Treatment- Immunotherapy- CAR T Cell Therapy- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors & Blockade- Monoclonal Antibodies- Cancer Treatment Vaccines- Immune System Modulators- Targeted Immunotherapies- Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT)- Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs)- Robotic Surgery- Additional Focus on Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition & Hydration- Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments- Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 14 min
- How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment- Disproportionate Burden of COVID & Cancer on People of Color- Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy- Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live on Your Access to Oncology Care- Effect of COVID on Health Care Systems- How Race May Impact Your Access to Cancer Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management- How to Find the Right Cancer Care Team for You- Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQI+ Community- Costs of Housing & Cancer Treatment- Food & Pharmacy Deserts- Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition- Work Commitments & Transportation to Treatment- Your Rights Under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) & Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)- How Telehealth May Help You with Greater Health Equity- Practical Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity- Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Trusted Family/Friend to Join the Appointment, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team- Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr
- What’s New in Precision Medicine- Understanding Precision Medicine: Overview & Value of Precision Medicine- How Precision Medicine is Different from Targeted Treatments?- Precision Medicine Role’s in Informing Treatment Decisions: Predicting Response to Treatment- The Role of Precision Medicine in Deciding the Treatment for Lung Cancer, Leukemia & Colon Cancer- Talking with Your Health Care Team About Precision Medicine & its Benefits- The Role of the Pathologist- OpenNotes – Asking Your Health Care Team & Pathologist to Help You Understand OpenNotes- How Precision Medicine Contributes to Treatment Options & Quality of Life- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology & Prepared List of Questions- Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 1 min
- Caring 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, & Friends- Challenges for Caregivers of Cancer Survivors- Family, Partner, & 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 for Managing Caregivers’ Stress- Strategies for Self-Care- The Increasing Role of Telemedicine Appointments- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology & Prepared List of Questions- Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 1 min
- Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions about Your Care- How Being a Member of Diverse Communities May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management- What to Expect from Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team: Is Your Health Care Team Providing You with Equitable, Excellent Care- What to Consider When Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatment Facility - Languages Spoken & Diversity of the Health Care Team- What Is Cultural Humility & How Your Care Team Practices Cultural Humility- When to Seek a Second Opinion: Finding the Best Care- How to Request Copies of Treatment & Pathology Reports - Your Encounter Notes- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Your Treatment Plan- How to Self-Advocate with Health Care Staff: Languages Spoken, Disability Services & Other Barriers to Health Equity- Health Literacy: How to Become More Knowledgeable & Satisfied with Your Care- Your Important Role in Shared Decision-Making- Tips to Communicate with Your Health Care Team to Determine if They are the Best Team for You- Guidelines to Improve Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions for Our Panel of Experts58 min
- Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments- Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments- Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes, Including Causes & Risk Factors- Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters, & Flashing Lights- The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team- Tips to Manage Low Vision & How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/Vision Changes- Clinical Trials & Communicating with Your Health Care Team- Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Questions for Our Panel of Experts56 min
- Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You- Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment- Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing- The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine- Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment- Do I Need Biomarker Testing for My Cancer?- How is Biomarker Testing Done? Using Samples of Your Cancer & Your Healthy Cells- Samples are Sent to the Lab Where Pathologists Test for Certain Biomarkers- Some Results Might Lead to Genetic Testing – Inherited or Germline Mutations- Some Biomarker Testing is Done as Part of Clinical Trials for New Cancer Treatments- Other Uses of Biomarkers – Determining a Person’s Cancer Risk or Finding Cancer- Biomarkers Used to Show if a Treatment is Effective or May Show if Cancer is Returning – Examples Will Be Provided- Biomarkers Play Such an Important Role in Choosing the Best Treatment for You & in Determining Your Progress- Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 2 min
- Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects- Why Chemotherapy Causes Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort- Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand & Cope with Potential Treatment Side Effects with a Plan to Manage or Prevent Them- Common Treatment Gastrointestinal (GI) Side Effects - You May Not Experience All of These - Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth Sores, Stomatitis, Diarrhea, Constipation, Weight Gain or Weight Loss- How Health Care Teams Approach Management & Prevention of These Common GI Side Effects- Prevention Strategies- The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects- Current Research Directions to Improve Control of GI Treatment Side Effects- Developing a Detailed Plan with Your Oncology Team to Manage & Prevent GI Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects- The Importance of Being Prepared Before Treatment Starts- New Agents- The Importance of Clinical Trials- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts1 hr 2 min
- Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer- Overview and Definition of Biomarkers- What Are Some Examples of Biomarker Testing- How Biomarker Testing Provides Useful Information for Cancer Treatment- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer Is So Important- The Role of the Pathologist- Benefits of Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine- Predicting Response to Treatment- Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts1 hr 4 min
- Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy- Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors- Identity, Relationships & Intimacy- Dating- Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship- Communicating about Sex- Sexuality & Intimacy- Sex Drive: Ability & Desire- Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness, Premature Menopause, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation & Sperm Banking- Low Desire: How to Get My Groove Back- Body Image: Feeling Improved Sexual Self-Esteem- Fertility Choices & Coping with Infertility- Medical Options for Assisted Pregnancy- Health Maintenance Needs for Young Adult Cancer Survivors- Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts1 hr 1 min
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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.