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

  • Update on COVID for People Living with Cancer & Their Caregivers
    - How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from COVID, Omicron & Delta Variants
    - COVID Vaccines & Booster Vaccines
    - Other Vaccines - Flu, Pneumococcal & Shingles Vaccines
    - COVID & People Living with Cancer
    - Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Variants
    - How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones & Children from COVID & Its Variants
    - The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments
    - How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, including Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives
    - Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID, Omicron Variants & Cancer
    - Self-Care & Stress Management Tips
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 6 min
  • Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care: With Tips and Strategies to Find the Best Cancer Treatment and Health Care Team for You
    - Disproportionate Burden of COVID, Omicron & Cancer on People of Color
    - Social Determinants of Health, including Language Spoken & Health Literacy
    - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live
    - Effect of COVID & Omicron on Health Care Systems
    - How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management
    - Tips to Find Your Best Care Team
    - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQ Community
    - The Role of Housing, Cost of Treatment & Care on Your Health
    - Food & Pharmacy Deserts
    - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition
    - Job Commitments, Access & Transportation to Treatment
    - How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity
    - Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity
    - Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 5 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, 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
    1 hr 2 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 of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors
    - Family, Partners & Friend Communication
    - Care Coordinator Challenges & Tips
    - Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Loved Ones
    - Coping with Holidays, Birthday & Special Occasions
    - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions
    - Long-Distance Caregiving
    - Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress
    - Strategies for Self-Care
    - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Prepared List of Questions
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    58 min
  • Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers
    - Overview & Definition of Diagnostic Technologies & Biomarkers in the Context of COVID-19
    - How Diagnostic Technologies & Biomarkers Shape & Improve Treatment Decisions
    - Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important
    - The Role of the Pathologist
    - Benefits of Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers & Precision Medicine
    - 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, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of 2021 Care’s Act
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    59 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
    - The Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
    - 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
  • 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 Communication
    - How Research Increases Your Treatment Options
    - Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
    - Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups
    - Quality-of-Life Concerns
    - Roadmap to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    56 min
  • Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects: Prevention & Management
    - Overview of Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort, in the Context of COVID-19 and its Variants
    - Working with Your Healthcare Team to Prevent & Manage Treatment Side Effects
    - Common Treatment Side Effects
    - How Your Health Care Team Prevents & Manages Treatment Side Effects, in the Context of COVID-19
    - The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects
    - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
    - Current Research to Improve Control of Treatment Side Effects
    - Planning with Your Oncology Team to Prevent & Manage Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects
    - Tips to Prepare for Chemotherapy Before Treatment Begins
    - Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options
    - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
    - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 2 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 - Language 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 Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    58 min
  • Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer
    - Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants
    - 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 and Risks of Participation, in the Context of COVID-19
    - How and 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-19 & Its Variants
    - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
    - 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
    1 hr 2 min

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