Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

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Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops episodes

  • 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
  • Genomics and the Future of Cancer Treatment
    * Defining Genomics
    * The Role of the Pathologist
    * Microarrays & DNA Sequencing Technologies
    * The Role of Genomics in Your Treatment Choices
    * Family Cancer Syndromes
    * New Research on Genomics
    * Liquid Biopsies
    * Examples of How Genomics Help Identify Treatment Options
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Genomic Testing and Its Benefits for You
    * Plans for Your Follow-Up Care
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 7 min
  • Update on CAR-T Cell Therapy
    * Overview of CAR-T Cell Therapy
    * Understanding CARs –Chimeric Antigen Receptors
    * When to Consider CAR-T Cell Therapy as a Treatment Choice
    * Clinical Trials for CAR-T Cell Therapy
    * Discussion of CAR-T Cell Therapy
    * Managing Potential Treatment Side Effects
    * Specific Examples of How CAR-T Cell Therapy Contributes to Oncology Care
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about CAR-T Cell Therapy
    * The Benefits of CAR-T Cell Therapy
    * Follow-Up Care: What to Expect
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 6 min
  • Genomics and Genetics: What is the Difference?
    * Definition of Genetics & Genomics
    * The Importance of Genetic & Genomic Testing
    * The Value of Early Testing to Inform Your Treatment Choices
    * Their Role in Selecting Your Cancer Treatment
    * Understanding Types of Gene Mutations
    * The Difference Between Inherited & Acquired or Sporadic Gene Mutations
    * The Role of the Pathologist
    * How Genomic Testing Drives Your Cancer Treatment
    * Current Research in Genomics
    * Genomic Profiling May Identify Actionable Alterations
    * Examples of How Genomics Identify Your State-of-the-Art Treatment
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Genetic and Genomic Testing
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 10 min
  • Treatment-Related Rash and Dry Skin
    * Overview of Treatment-Related Skin Changes
    * Common Skin and Nail Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
    * The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Rash and Dry Skin
    * Practical Tips to Manage Rash, Itching and Dry Skin
    * Care of Nails During Cancer Treatments
    * Coping with Hair Changes, Hair Loss and Changed Body Image
    * Sun Safety Tips During and After Cancer Treatments
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Treatment-Related Skin Changes
    * Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 3 min

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