Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

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Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops episodes

  • Living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
    * Overview of GIST
    * Summary of the Treatment of GIST
    * New Treatment Approaches, including the Role of Targeted Therapy
    * How Clinical Trials Contribute to Treatment Options
    * Pain and Symptom Management
    * Communicating with Your Health Care Team
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr
  • Cancer and the Workplace: Knowing Your Legal Rights
    * Understanding the Meaning of Work
    * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Work
    * Managing Your Cancer Treatments While Working
    * Understanding Your Legal Protections in the Workplace:
    * ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
    * FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
    * EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
    * State and Local Laws
    * Disclosure and Communication with Co-Workers and Supervisors
    * Practical Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges
    * Tips for Creating a Plan to Continue Working
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    58 min
  • What’s New in Managing Blood Clots During Cancer Treatments
    * Overview of Cancer Treatments
    * Discussion of Blood Clots
    * Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
    * Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
    * Vein Thromboembolism (VTE)
    * Review of the Risk Factors and Causes
    * Knowing the Signs and Symptoms
    * Guidelines to Reduce Recurrence of and Manage
    Blood Clots
    * Clinical Trials
    * Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * Managing Vacations, Travel and Weekend Trips
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 3 min
  • Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers
    - Overview of Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers
    - How These Technologies Improve Treatment Decisions
    - Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important
    - The Role of the Pathologist
    - Benefits of Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers, Precision Medicine and Predicting Response to Treatment
    - Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
    - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
    - Quality-of-Life Concerns
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 1 min
  • Healthy Eating and Managing Weight Changes During Cancer Treatment
    - Overview of Cancer Treatments
    - What Causes Treatment-Related Changes in Weight
    - Impact on Lean Body Mass and Strength
    - Nutritional Concerns
    - Care of Your Teeth and Gums During Treatment
    - Coping with Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth
    - Communicating with Your Health Care Team
    - Practical Eating Tips and Recommendations
    - Weight Management Strategies
    - The Role of Physical Exercise
    - Clinical Trials
    - Quality-of-Life and Self Image Concerns
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 1 min
  • Understanding Clinical Trials: What’s New
    - 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
    59 min
  • Managing the Costs of Living with Cancer
    - Understanding the Costs of Living With Cancer
    - Managing the Medical and Indirect Costs of Treatment
    - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns
    - Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Your Health Coverage
    - Tips on Appealing Medical Insurance Claims and Provider Denials
    - Understanding and Accessing Financial and Co-Pay Assistance Programs
    - Emotional and Social Impact of the Costs of Treatment and Follow-Up Care
    - Finding Resources for Financial Help
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 3 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…