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Merkel Cell Carcinoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
By CancerCareMedicine
Merkel Cell Carcinoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops episodes
- 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 Assistance with Adherence* Reminders from Your Medical Team, Pharmacy & Pharmacist* Clinical Trial Adherence* Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 3 min
- For Caregivers: Practical Tips for Coping with Your Loved One’s Merkel Cell Carcinoma During the Holidays- The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team- Caring for the Person with Merkel Cell Carcinoma- Helping to Manage Your Loved One’s Treatment, including Adherence- Coping with Holidays, Special Occasions, Anniversaries and Birthdays- Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions- Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving- Self-Care Tips- Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 4 min
- 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 Your Health Care Team- Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 1 min
- Treatment Perspectives on Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)- What is Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)- Symptoms of Merkel Cell Carcinoma- Diagnosis & Staging- Current Standard of Care for Early Stage Merkel Cell Carcinoma- Treatment for Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma- Clinical Trial Updates- Managing Side Effects & Pain- Key Questions to Ask the MCC Specialists on Your Health Care Team- Communication Tips- Preparing for Your Appointments and Follow-Up Care- Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 5 min
- 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 Experts1 hr 3 min
- 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* Getting Copies of Your Medical Reports* Anticipating, Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects* Understanding Treatment Choices, Follow-Up Care Plan & Survivorship Care Plan* Self-Care Tips* Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team* Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 4 min
- 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 Experts1 hr 6 min
- For Caregivers: Care Coordination for Your Loved One Living with Cancer and Other Health Problems* Overview of Cancer & Co-Morbidities* The Role of Caregivers in Care Coordination for People Living with Cancer & Co-Morbidities* Tips for Communicating with the Health Care Team about Care Coordination* Challenges of Coordinating Your Loved One’s Care & Follow-Up Appointments* Adherence – Taking Pills on Schedule* Lead time in Refilling Prescriptions & Planning for Visitors, Weekends, Special Occasions, Travel & Holidays* Resources for the Costs of Care, including Homecare* Finding the Practical Help You Need: Co-Pay Foundations & Federal, State & Local Programs* Legal Advocacy Tips for Caregivers* Learning How to Appeal Insurance, Medical, Medicaid & Provider Denials* Other Resources, VA Benefits & Family Medical Leave Act/FMLA* Tips on Choosing Community & Medical Resources to Improve Your Quality-of-Life* Time Saving Self-Care/Self-Advocacy Tips for Caregivers* Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 3 min
- 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 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* Other resources for financial support* Questions for Our Panel of Experts59 min
- Update on Clinical Trials: How They Work* Overview of Clinical Trials* Why They Are Important* What Happens in a Clinical Trial* The Meaning of Informed Consent* Benefits & Risks of Participation* How & Where Clinical Trials Are Conducted* How Can You Participate in Clinical Trials* Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials* Accessing Information about Clinical Trials* Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 6 min
About Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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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