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

  • 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 Experts
    1 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 Experts
    1 hr 1 min
  • Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap
    - Overview of Cancer & the LGBTQI+ Community, Including HIV & HPV
    - The LGBTQI+ Community’s Disproportionate Cancer Burden
    - Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, Including Mistrust of Health Care Providers
    - Barriers to Health Care Access, Including Discrimination
    - Health Care, Cancer Screening, Palliative and Supportive Care, Affordable Housing
    - Gay Men & Lesbian Cancer Issues
    - Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming People’s Cancer Concerns
    - Challenges for LGBTQI+ Caregivers
    - Social Security Disability Benefits for LGBTQI+ People Living with Cancer
    - Military Service and the LGBTQI+ Community
    - Practical, Financial, Emotional & Social Concerns
    - Cancer Resources for the LGBTQI+ Community
    - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 5 min
  • Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips
    - Overview of Young Adults Living with Cancer, including Delays in Diagnosis
    - Where to Seek Cancer Treatment: Selecting Your Oncology Health Care Team, Including Young Adult Cancer Programs
    - The Importance of Treatment Summaries
    - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor
    - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects
    - Talking with the Health Care Team about Survivorship Questions & Concerns
    - Financial Concerns, Including Health Insurance Coverage, School, College & Career
    - Knowing Your Rights: ADA (Americans with Disability Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) & Additional Legal Protections
    - Choosing Who & What to Tell Others: Disclosure
    - Working During Cancer Treatment: Suggestions from the Health Care Team
    - Dealing with Physical Changes Due to Cancer or Its Treatment
    - Coping with Concerns about Cancer Recurrence
    - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr
  • Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
    - Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID
    - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects
    - Quality-of-Life Concerns
    - Fear of Recurrence
    - Finding Your New Normal
    - The Importance of Treatment Summaries & Encounter Notes
    - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns
    - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    58 min
  • Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions About Your Care With Your Health Care Team
    - 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: Language 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 Your Communication with Your Health Care Team, including Prepared List of Questions & Follow-Up Appointments
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 5 min
  • Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers
    - Overview & Definition of Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies
    - How Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies Shape & Improve Treatment Decisions
    - Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important
    - The Role of the Pathologist
    - Benefits of Biomarkers, Precision Medicine & Diagnostic Technologies
    - Predicting Response to Treatment
    - Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
    - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
    - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth Appointments with Your Health Care Team, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Quality-of-Life Concerns
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    36 min
  • Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap
    - Overview of Cancer & the LGBTQI+ Community, including HIV & HPV
    - The LGBTQI+ Community’s Disproportionate Cancer Burden
    - Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, including Mistrust of Health Care Providers
    - Barriers to Health Care Access, including Discrimination
    - Health Care, Cancer Screening, Palliative & Supportive Care, Affordable Housing
    - Gay Men & Lesbian Cancer Issues
    - Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming People’s Cancer Concerns
    - Challenges for LGBTQI+ Caregivers
    - Social Security Disability Benefits for LGBTQI+ People Living with Cancer
    - Military Service and the LGBTQI+ Community
    - Practical, Financial, Emotional & Social Concerns
    - Cancer Resources for the LGBTQI+ Community
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 9 min
  • Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer
    - Overview of Clinical Trials & Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu
    - Understanding Your Treatment Options, including Clinical Trials
    - Concerns about Participating in Clinical Trials
    - Types of Clinical Trials
    - What Happens in a Clinical Trial?
    - The Meaning of Informed Consent
    - Benefits & Risks of Participation
    - How & Where Clinical Trials are Conducted
    - How to Participate in Clinical Trials
    - Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu
    - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion
    - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    58 min
  • Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Its Importance in Managing Cancer
    - Overview of Cancer Treatments
    - Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule
    - Its Important Role in Managing 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
    - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence
    - Reminders from Your Pharmacy & Pharmacist
    - Clinical Trials on Adherence
    - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 1 min

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