Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

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Sarcoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops episodes

  • How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment & Care
    * Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 & Cancer on People of Color
    * Why COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Has Never Been More Important for People Living with Cancer
    * Concerns about Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines
    * Taking Your COVID-19 Vaccine on Schedule - Adherence
    * Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine
    * What are Social Determinants of Health
    * Food & Pharmacy Deserts
    * Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live
    * COVID-19’s Effect on Health Care Systems
    * How Race May Impact:
    * Access to Oncology Care
    * Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain
    * How Housing, Cost of Treatment & Care Affect Your Health
    * Food Insecurity: Practical Resources to Increase Your Access to Food
    * How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity
    * Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team
    * Roadmap to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 9 min
  • Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer
    - Definition of a Caregiver
    - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being
    - Caregiving for an Older Adult
    - Caregiving for a Younger Adult
    - Couples, Partners, Siblings and Friends
    - Challenges of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors
    - Family, Partner and Friend Communication
    - 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
    - Strategies for Self-Care
    - The Increasing Role of Telemedicine Appointments
    - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Prepared List of Questions
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    57 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 & Dry Skin
    * Tips to Cope with Flu-Like Symptoms, including Fever
    * Dealing with Fatigue
    * Controlling Diarrhea
    * Reporting Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort to the Health Care Team
    * Tips to Manage Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort
    * The Role of Activity/Exercise in Managing Treatment Side Effects
    * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
    * The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 7 min
  • Understanding the Role of Immunotherapy in Treating Cancer
    * Overview of Immunotherapy, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Harnessing the Immune System in Treating Cancer
    * Clinical Trial Updates
    * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
    * Examples of Immunotherapy in Prevention, Treatment and Recurrence Prevention of Cancer
    * Cancer Vaccines
    * Reporting Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort to the Health Care Team
    * Follow-Up Care: What to Expect
    * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr
  • What’s New in Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Solid Cancer Tumors
    * Definition of Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Solid Cancer Tumors, in the Context of COVID-19
    * How Diagnostic Technologies Work & Are Used
    * Examples of How Diagnostic Technologies Inform/Transform the Treatment of Solid Cancer Tumors
    * Predicting Hereditary Risk
    * Diagnostic Technologies, Targeted Therapies & Precision Medicine
    * Clinical Trial Updates, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Their Benefits
    * Current Application for People Living with Solid Cancer Tumors
    * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, in the Context of COVID-19
    * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
    1 hr 6 min
  • 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

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