Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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Updates from the 47th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)
29/01/2025 Duración: 57min- Overview of Breast Cancer - New Research Presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) - Breast Cancer-Specific Treatment Updates - Early Stage Breast Cancer - Younger & Older People Living with Breast Cancer - Genomics & Genetics of Breast Cancer - New Treatment Approaches for Metastatic Breast Cancer - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain - Clinical Trial Updates - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Managing the Treatment Side Effects, Aches and Pains of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
22/01/2025 Duración: 54min- Review of the Treatments for Polycythemia Vera (PV), Essential Thrombocythemia (ET), & Myelofibrosis (MF) & Common Treatment Side Effects - Reducing Complications of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs): What You Need to Know & Do - Key Concerns to Discuss with Your Doctor & Health Care Team, Including Treatment Side Effects & Symptoms Requiring Immediate Attention Between Appointments - Keeping a Journal of Specific Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain to Report to Your Doctor - Know the Warning Signs of a Potential Medical Emergency & What to Do - How Being More Assertive May Improve Your Care & Quality of Life - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Understanding Treatment-Related Skin Toxicity: Practical Tips to Cope with Rash, Dry/Itchy/Peeling Skin and Nail Changes
17/01/2025 Duración: 57min- Skin Toxicity - How Cancer Treatments Affect Your Skin - The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Skin Changes & Irritation - Practical Tips to Manage Rash, Dry/Itchy/Peeling Skin & Nail Changes - Sun Safety Tips During Cancer Treatments - When to Call Your Health Care Team about Skin Toxicity - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team: Key Questions to Ask - Quality-of-Life Concerns - How to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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The Benefits of Clinical Trials for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
15/01/2025 Duración: 53min- The Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer - Why Clinical Trials are Important as a Treatment Option for Triple Negative Breast Cancer - What Happens in a Clinical Trial - Stages of Clinical Trials - New Research in the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) - Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials - The Meaning of Informed Consent - Benefits & Risks of Participation - How & Where Clinical Trials are Conducted - How to Participate in Clinical Trials - Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer for Caregivers: Practical Tips for Coping
14/01/2025 Duración: 01h02min- Overview of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Taking on the Role of the Caregiver - What Research Tells Us about Caregivers - The Caregiver’s Role in Decision Making for a Loved One with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Challenges & Rewards of Caregiving - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Coping with Each Day, on Special Occasions & Birthdays - Managing Family & Friends - Long-Distance Caregiving - Self-Care Tips for Managing the Stress of Caregiving - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
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Progress in the Treatment of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
08/01/2025 Duración: 51min- Overview of Myelofibrosis (MF), Polycythemia Vera (PV), and Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) - Staging & Diagnosing - Current Standard of Care & New Treatment Approaches - Understanding Common Symptoms - Working with Your Health Care Team to Manage Your Symptoms - Strategies to Reduce Potential Complications of MPNs - The Important Role of Clinical Trials - How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Staging & Progression - Talking with Your Doctor about What Symptoms Should Prompt You or Your Caregiver to Call the Office - Integrative Medicine, Quality of Life & Concerns About Life Expectancy - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Adherence & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Updates from the 47th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) on Triple Negative Breast Cancer
07/01/2025 Duración: 57min- Overview of Triple Negative Breast Cancer - New Research on TNBC Presented at SABCS - Triple Negative Breast Cancer-Specific Treatment Updates - Updates on Clinical Trials in Advancing Treatment Choices - The Increasing Role of Diagnostic Testing, Biomarkers & Genetic Testing in Informing Treatment Options - Investigational New Therapies in Clinical Trials - New Developments in the Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Communicating with the Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Adherence, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Update from the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
19/12/2024 Duración: 01h01min- Overview of Blood Cancers - New Research Presented at ASH - Disease-Specific Treatment Updates from ASH on: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma & Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) - The Role of Precision Medicine & Clinical Trials - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Cancer in the Workplace, Health Insurance, Finances and Returning to School
13/12/2024 Duración: 01h06min- Overview of the Challenges Young Adults Living with Cancer Face - Talking with the Health Care Team About Survivorship Questions & Concerns - Choosing Who & What to Tell Others: Disclosure - School: Deciding How to Deal with Financing Education– Community College, Technical Training, College, Graduate School – Scholarships - Financial Concerns, Including Health Insurance, School, College & Career - Knowing Your Rights: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) & Additional Legal Protections - Working During Cancer Treatment: Suggestions from the Health Care Team - Dealing with Physical Changes Due to Cancer or Its Treatment - Short & Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Young Adult Follow-Up Clinic - Coping with Fear of Cancer Recurrence - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Biomarker Testing and Treatment Trends
10/12/2024 Duración: 58min- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Overview in the Context of COVID, Seasonal Flu & RSV - Definition of Genomics & Biomarker Testing - The Difference Between Genomics & Genetics - The Role of Biomarker Testing in the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Specific Examples of How Biomarker Testing May Inform Treatment Decisions - Precision Medicine & Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Current Research in Genomics & Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Liquid Biopsies - The Role of the Pathologist - Reviewing Your Biomarker Testing with Your Health Care Team - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Biomarker Testing & Its Benefits for Your Treatment Choices - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
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Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips
06/12/2024 Duración: 01h10min- 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 Disabilities 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 and Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions to Ask Our Pan
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: What’s New
03/12/2024 Duración: 55min- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment - Current Standard of Care - The Role of Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology, and Targeted Cancer Therapies - New Treatment Approaches - The Role of Biomarkers and Precision Medicine in Informing Treatment Choices - How Clinical Trials Contribute to Treatment Options - New Ways to Manage Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, and Pain - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Nutrition and Hydration Concerns and Tips - Key Questions to Ask When Communicating with Your Health Care Team - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - The Important Role of Lifestyle and Movement - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects
22/11/2024 Duración: 01h04min- 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 and 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, Inc
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For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with a Loved One’s Bladder Cancer
20/11/2024 Duración: 59min- Updates on Bladder Cancer - The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Helping to Manage Your Loved One’s Treatment, Including Adherence and Follow-Up Care - Stresses, Challenges & Rewards of Caregiving - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions - Coping with Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries & Special Occasions - Long-Distance Caregivers - Remembering to Take Care of Yourself - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Self-Care & Stress Management Tips - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Progress in the Treatment of Endometrial Cancer
19/11/2024 Duración: 54min- Overview of Endometrial Cancer, Including Diagnosing and Staging - Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - New Treatment for Metastatic Endometrial Cancer - The Role of Precision Medicine, Targeted Treatments, and Immunotherapy - The Important Role of the Pathologist - Genetic and Biomarker Testing - Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort and Pain - The Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, and Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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For Caregivers: Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Triple Negative Breast Cancer
13/11/2024 Duración: 57min- Overview of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer - The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Your Important Role in Decision Making - Taking on the Role of Caregiving - What Research Tells Us about Caregivers - Caregiving for Your Loved One with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer - Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointment about Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns, Discussion of OpenNotes & Follow-Up Appointments - Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions, Holidays & Birthdays - Managing Family and Friends - Long Distance Caregiving - Self-Care & Stress Management Recommendations to Manage the Stress of Caregiving - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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For Caregivers: Coping with Your Loved One’s Metastatic Prostate Cancer
12/11/2024 Duración: 55min- Caring for Your Loved One with Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Tips on Working with the Health Care Team to Manage Your Loved One’s Pain, Neuropathy & Discomfort - The Important Role of the Caregiver with the Health Care Team - Deciding to Become a Caregiver - The Unique Stresses and Rewards of Caregiving - The Long-Distance Caregiver - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns - Self-Care & Stress Management Suggestions & Tips to Promote Caregiver Resilience - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Bladder Cancer: Treatment Updates
06/11/2024 Duración: 56min- Overview of Bladder Cancer, Including Staging and Grading - Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - Update on Clinical Trials - The Role of Diagnostic Technologies, Genomics & Precision Medicine - Targeted Treatments: Predicting Response to Treatment - The Emerging Role of Immunotherapy - Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns - Follow-Up Care Appointments & Plans - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns/Tips - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Update on Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL)
30/10/2024 Duración: 01h08min- Overview of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL) - The Role of Clinical Trials - How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Managing Symptoms & Treatment Side Effects - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Current Treatment Advances
29/10/2024 Duración: 50min- Overview of the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Advances In the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Updates on the Treatment & Care of Bone Metastases - The Role of Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology & Targeted Treatments - How Clinical Trials Contribute to Your Treatment Options - The Role of Precision Medicine - Tips to Manage Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain - The Role of Physical Activity - The Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - 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 for Our Panel of Experts