Merkel Cell Carcinoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

Merkel Cell Carcinoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

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Merkel Cell Carcinoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops episodes

  • Cancer and the Workplace: Understanding Your Legal Protections
    * Understanding the Meaning of Work
    * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Work
    * Managing Your Cancer Treatments while Working
    * Understanding Your Legal Protections in the Workplace
    * Disclosure & Communication with Human Resources, Supervisors, and Co-Workers
    * Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges
    * Tips to Creating a Plan to Continue Working
    * COBRA
    * Disability – Short Term, Long Term, SSD, SSI
    * The Importance of Self-Advocacy
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 6 min
  • Trends in Oncology and Treatment Planning: What You Need to Know
    * Understanding Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Options
    * Clinical Trial Opportunities
    * Genomics & Genetics
    * Participating in Decisions about Your Treatment Plans
    * Side Effect Prevention & Management
    * The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Your Oncology Care
    * The Role of the Pathologist
    * Shared Decision Making
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
    * Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 7 min
  • Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy
    * How the Side Effects of Immunotherapy Differ From Chemotherapy Side Effects
    * Review of Potential Side Effects with Guidelines for Follow-Up Care
    * Managing Rash & Dry Skin
    * Tips to Cope with Flu-Like Symptoms, including Fever
    * Dealing with Fatigue
    * Controlling Diarrhea
    * Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    56 min
  • Understanding the Role of Immunotherapy in Treating Cancer
    * Overview of Immunotherapy
    * Harnessing the Immune System in Treating Cancer
    * The Emerging Role of Immunotherapy
    * How Immunotherapy Offers New Cancer Treatment Options
    * Clinical Trial Updates
    * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
    * Examples of Immunotherapy in Prevention
    * Treatment and Recurrence Prevention of Cancer
    * Cancer Vaccines
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 5 min
  • Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
    * Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
    * Causes & Risk Factors
    * Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes
    * Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Cataracts, Floaters & Flashing Lights
    * The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team
    * Tips to Manage Low Vision
    * How Eye Products May 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 Experts
    1 hr 4 min
  • Joys and Challenges of Pets in Your Home When You Have Cancer
    * Overview of the Human-Animal Bond
    * How a Pet Brings Comfort, Joy, Emotional, Social, & Practical Support to You
    * Managing Treatment Side Effects & the Care of Your Pet
    * Guidelines to Follow in Caring for Your Pet
    * Keeping Your Pets Healthy, both Before You Start Treatment & During Your Treatment
    * Helping Your Pets Avoid Infection
    * Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Infection from Pets
    * Communicating with Your Health Care Team, including Your Veterinarian about Your Pet’s and Your Well-Being
    * Finding Support Programs in Your Area
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 5 min
  • Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Its Importance in Treating Cancer
    * Overview of Cancer Treatments
    * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule
    * Its Importance in Treating Cancer
    * Barriers to Taking Your Pills
    * Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners & Others
    * Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts, & Apps
    * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays
    * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Adherence and the Challenges You are Experiencing
    * Reminders from Your Pharmacy & Pharmacist
    * Clinical Trials on Adherence
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 9 min
  • Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer
    * Definition of a Caregiver
    * Talking with Each Other about Shared Expectations
    * What Research Tells Us About: Caregiving for an Older Adult & Caregiving for a Younger Adult
    * The Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team
    * 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
    * Key Strategies for Self-Care
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 7 min
  • Life with Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation: New Treatment Approaches
    * What is Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation
    * Understanding How GVHD Develops, including Finding GVHD Early
    * Common Signs and Symptoms of GVHD
    * Types of GVHD: Chronic and Acute
    * Current Standard of Care for Managing GVHD
    * New and Promising Treatment Approaches for GVHD
    * Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about GVHD
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 3 min
  • Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
    * Overview of Cancer Survivorship
    * Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects
    * Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * Fear of Recurrence
    * Finding Your New Normal
    * The Importance of Treatment Summaries
    * Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor
    * The Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 3 min

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