Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

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Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops episodes

  • Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
    * Overview of Cancer Survivorship
    * Managing Post-Treatment Late Effects
    * The Importance of Treatment Summaries
    * Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor
    * The Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team
    * Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 1 min
  • What Are Biosimilars? Understanding Their Role in Cancer Treatments: Current and Future Perspectives
    * Overview & Definition of Biosimilars
    * The Difference Between Biosimilars & Generic Drugs
    * How Biosimilars Work & Their Use
    * Examples of Biosimilars
    * Implications in Managing the Cost of Cancer Treatments
    * Clinical Trials: How Biosimilar Research Contributes to Treatment Options
    * The Benefits of Biosimilars
    * Current Use in the Care of People Living with Cancer
    * Manufacturing & Safety Issues
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Biosimilars
    * Current & Future Perspectives
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 1 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 and Dry Skin
    * Sun Safety Hints
    * Tips to Cope with Flu-like Symptoms, including Fever
    * Dealing with Fatigue
    * Controlling Diarrhea
    * Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 1 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 Trials 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 2 min
  • Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Why It Is So Important in Managing Cancer
    * Overview of Cancer Treatments
    * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule
    * The Importance of Adherence in Managing Cancer
    * 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, Weekends, Travel and Holidays
    * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence
    * Reminders from Your Pharmacy and Pharmacist
    * Clinical Trials on Adherence
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 5 min
  • Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
    * Why Some Chemotherapy Agents Cause Nausea and Vomiting
    * How Health Care Teams Approach Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting
    * Prevention Strategies
    * The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects
    * Current Research Directions to Improve Control of Nausea and Vomiting
    * New Agents
    * The Importance of Clinical Trials
    * Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 2 min
  • Update on Clinical Trials: How They Work
    * Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important
    * What Happens in a Clinical Trial?
    * The Meaning of Informed Consent
    * Benefits and Risks of Participation
    * How and Where Clinical Trials Are Conducted
    * How Can You Participate in Clinical Trials
    * Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials
    * Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 2 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, Changes in Vision & Field of Vision, 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 6 min
  • Update on Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    * Overview of Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    * The Importance of the Pathology Report
    * The Role of Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation and Targeted Therapy
    * New Treatment Approaches
    * The Importance of Clinical Trials
    * Side Effect and Pain Management
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
    * Follow-Up Care
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 2 min

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CancerCare's free Connect Education Workshops are a way for people to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of their home or office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most…