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

  • Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Why It Is So Important in Managing Cancer
    * Overview of Cancer Treatments, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule
    * Its Important Role in Managing Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Barriers to Taking Your Pills
    * Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners and Others
    * Computer, Tablet and Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts, and Apps
    * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekend, Special Occasions and Holidays
    * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence
    * Reminders from Your Pharmacy and Pharmacist
    * Clinical Trials on Adherence, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments
    * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 9 min
  • Update on Clinical Trials: How They Work
    * Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19
    * 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 Can You Participate in a Clinical Trial
    * Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
    * Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions
    * Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 15 min
  • Emerging Importance of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments in Communicating with Your Health Care Team
    * Overview of Your Health Care Team: Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team
    * The Importance of Communication, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Emerging Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Tips to Improve Communication with Your Health Care Team
    * Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
    * Do You Have the Needed Technology: Working with Your Doctor’s Office to Set-Up Needed Technology Before Your Appointment
    * Who to Include in These Appointments - Family Members, Partner, Long Distance Caregivers
    * Determining Three Key Questions at the Start of Your Appointment
    * Discussing Your Treatment Options, Side Effect/Pain Management & Clinical Trial Options
    * How Your Other Chronic Illnesses May Impact Your Cancer Treatment: Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions
    * Discussion of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule
    * Your Follow-Up Appointments, Care & Questions between Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
    * Who to Contact Evenings, Weekends & Holidays, with Their Contact Information
    * Balancing Your Quality of Life with Your Healthcare Needs
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 8 min
  • Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
    * Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Cause & Risk Factors
    * Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes
    * Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Floaters & Flashing Lights
    * The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team
    * Tips to Manage Low Vision
    * How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye & Visions Changes
    * Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19
    * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
    * Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
    * Guidelines to Prepare for Eye Examinations, Follow-Up Care & Check-Ups
    * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 5 min
  • Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
    - Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19
    - 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 and Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns
    - The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments
    - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/ Telemedicine Appointment, including Technology & List of Questions
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 4 min
  • The 9/11 Community, Cancer & COVID-19
    * Overview of Cancer, in the 9/11 Community, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Living with Cancer, Co-Morbid Health Problems & Long-Term Effects of 9/11
    * Understanding Post Traumatic Stress, in the 9/11 Community, while Coping with the Pandemic
    * Discussion of COVID-19, 9/11 & Cancer in the 9/11 Community: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Concerns
    * Cost of Health Care & General/Practical Financial Worries
    * Strategies & Resources to Cope with Financial, Practical, Emotional & Personal Concerns
    * The World Trade Center Health Program & 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: How to Register
    * For the 911 Community: Support Groups, Financial Assistance, Practical Help & Resource Navigation
    * Review of Resources to Help the 911 Community Living with Cancer & Other Health Issues, including Respiratory Illnesses, during COVID-19
    * Key Tips & Strategies to Manage Your Stress
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 1 min
  • How Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers Improve Treatment Decisions for People Living with Cancer
    * Overview of Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers, in the Context of COVID-19
    * How These Technologies Improve Treatment Decisions
    * Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important
    * The Role of the Pathologist
    * Benefits of Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers and Precision Medicine
    * Predicting Response to Treatment
    * Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
    * Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
    * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
    * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
    * Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 8 min
  • What We Now Know about COVID-19: Revised Guidelines for People Living with Cancer
    - What We Know and Don’t Know about COVID-19
    - Effects of COVID-19 on People Living with Cancer
    - Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Treatment
    - How to Currently Protect Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19
    - Social Distancing, Masks & Gloves
    - Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments to Reduce Your Exposure to COVID-19
    - How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments
    - Coping with Increasing “Self-Quarantine Fatigue”
    - Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives
    - How Might a Vaccine Work
    - Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19 & Cancer
    - Helping Children During this Pandemic
    - Self-Care & Stress Management Suggestions
    - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 32 min
  • Cancer and Flu Shots
    * Overview of Flu Vaccines, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Why Flu Vaccine Equity Has Never Been More Important for People Living with Cancer
    * Taking Your Flu Vaccine on Schedule: Adherence
    * Communicating with Diverse Patient Populations about the Important Role of Flu Vaccines
    * Concerns about Safety of Flu Shots
    * Benefits of Flu Shots
    * The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments
    * Suggestions to Prepare for These Appointments to Increase Their Benefit for You
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Flu Shots
    * Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr
  • Caregiving for Your Loved One Living with Cancer
    * Definition of a Caregiver
    * Caregiving & Social Distancing
    * What Research Tells Us About: Caregiving for an Older Adult & Caregiving for a Younger Adult
    * Talking with Each Other about Shared Expectations
    * 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, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Long-Distance Caregiving
    * Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress
    * Key Strategies for Self-Care
    * Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 6 min

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