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Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
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Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops episodes
- Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You- Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment- Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing- The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine- Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment- Do I Need Biomarker Testing for My Cancer?- How is Biomarker Testing Done? Using Samples of Your Cancer & Your Healthy Cells- Samples are Sent to the Lab Where Pathologists Test for Certain Biomarkers- Some Results Might Lead to Genetic Testing – Inherited or Germline Mutations- Some Biomarker Testing is Done as Part of Clinical Trials for New Cancer Treatments- Other Uses of Biomarkers – Determining a Person’s Cancer Risk or Finding Cancer- Biomarkers Used to Show if a Treatment is Effective or May Show if Cancer is Returning – Examples Will Be Provided- Biomarkers Play Such an Important Role in Choosing the Best Treatment for You & in Determining Your Progress- Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 2 min
- Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects- Why Chemotherapy Causes Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort- Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand & Cope with Potential Treatment Side Effects with a Plan to Manage or Prevent Them- Common Treatment Gastrointestinal (GI) Side Effects - You May Not Experience All of These - Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth Sores, Stomatitis, Diarrhea, Constipation, Weight Gain or Weight Loss- How Health Care Teams Approach Management & Prevention of These Common GI Side Effects- Prevention Strategies- The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects- Current Research Directions to Improve Control of GI Treatment Side Effects- Developing a Detailed Plan with Your Oncology Team to Manage & Prevent GI Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects- The Importance of Being Prepared Before Treatment Starts- New Agents- The Importance of Clinical Trials- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts1 hr 2 min
- Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer- Overview and Definition of Biomarkers- What Are Some Examples of Biomarker Testing- How Biomarker Testing Provides Useful Information for Cancer Treatment- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer Is So Important- The Role of the Pathologist- Benefits of Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine- Predicting Response to Treatment- Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts1 hr 4 min
- Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy- Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors- Identity, Relationships & Intimacy- Dating- Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship- Communicating about Sex- Sexuality & Intimacy- Sex Drive: Ability & Desire- Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness, Premature Menopause, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation & Sperm Banking- Low Desire: How to Get My Groove Back- Body Image: Feeling Improved Sexual Self-Esteem- Fertility Choices & Coping with Infertility- Medical Options for Assisted Pregnancy- Health Maintenance Needs for Young Adult Cancer Survivors- Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts1 hr 1 min
- Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap- Overview of Cancer & the LGBTQI+ Community, Including HIV & HPV- The LGBTQI+ Community’s Disproportionate Cancer Burden- Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, Including Mistrust of Health Care Providers- Barriers to Health Care Access, Including Discrimination- Health Care, Cancer Screening, Palliative and Supportive Care, Affordable Housing- Gay Men & Lesbian Cancer Issues- Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming People’s Cancer Concerns- Challenges for LGBTQI+ Caregivers- Social Security Disability Benefits for LGBTQI+ People Living with Cancer- Military Service and the LGBTQI+ Community- Practical, Financial, Emotional & Social Concerns- Cancer Resources for the LGBTQI+ Community- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts1 hr 5 min
- Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips- Overview of Young Adults Living with Cancer, including Delays in Diagnosis- Where to Seek Cancer Treatment: Selecting Your Oncology Health Care Team, Including Young Adult Cancer Programs- The Importance of Treatment Summaries- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Talking with the Health Care Team about Survivorship Questions & Concerns- Financial Concerns, Including Health Insurance Coverage, School, College & Career- Knowing Your Rights: ADA (Americans with Disability Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) & Additional Legal Protections- Choosing Who & What to Tell Others: Disclosure- Working During Cancer Treatment: Suggestions from the Health Care Team- Dealing with Physical Changes Due to Cancer or Its Treatment- Coping with Concerns about Cancer Recurrence- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts1 hr
- Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship- Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Fear of Recurrence- Finding Your New Normal- The Importance of Treatment Summaries & Encounter Notes- 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 Experts58 min
- Highlights from the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting – “Partnering With Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research”- Partnering with Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research- Breast Cancer- Ovarian Cancer- The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options- Prostate Cancer- Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment Choices- Brain Cancer- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Oral, Head and Neck Cancer- Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain- Sarcoma- Wrap-Up of Part I1 hr 29 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 - Languages 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 Your Communication with Your Health Care Team, including Prepared List of Questions & Follow-Up Appointments- Questions for Our Panel of Experts1 hr 5 min
- Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers- Overview & Definition of Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies- How Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies Shape & Improve Treatment Decisions- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important- The Role of the Pathologist- Benefits of Biomarkers, Precision Medicine & Diagnostic Technologies- 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 & Discussion of OpenNotes- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Questions for Our Panel of Experts36 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…
up-to-date information in these workshops to help you and your loved ones better understand and cope with your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, treatment side effects, pain management, doctor-patient communication and other important topics.