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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Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Strategies to Cope
23/10/2024 Duración: 57min- Updates on the Treatment of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer - Novel Treatment Therapies - Clinical Trial Updates - How Research Offers Additional Treatment Options - Biomarkers, Diagnostic Testing & Genomics: Why They Are So Important - The Role of Precision Medicine in Improving Treatment Decisions - Sequencing of Treatments - Tips to Prevent & Manage Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team, Including Lifestyle & Quality-of-Life Concerns - Practical Strategies to Cope with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer - How to Find the Financial, Emotional & Social Supports to Cope - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Update on CAR T-Cell Therapies
22/10/2024 Duración: 01h54s- Overview of CAR T-Cell Therapies - Understanding CARs – Chimeric Antigen Receptors - When to Consider CAR T-Cell Therapies as a Treatment Choice - Clinical Trials for CAR T-Cell Therapies - Discussion of CAR T-Cell Therapies - Managing Potential Treatment Side Effects - Specific Examples of How CAR T-Cell Therapies Contributes to Oncology Care - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about CAR T-Cell Therapies - The Benefits of CAR T-Cell Therapies - Follow-Up Care: What to Expect - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Highlights from the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting: The Art and Science of Cancer Care from Comfort to Cure
24/09/2024 Duración: 01h30min- Overview of ASCO’s 2024 Theme – “The Art and Science of Cancer Care from Comfort to Cure” - Specific Updates on the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Presented at ASCO - Quality-of-Life Issues: Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Specific Updates on the Treatment of Pancreas Cancer Presented at ASCO - The Role of Supportive Care - Specific Updates on the Treatment of Lymphoma Presented at ASCO - The Important Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Specific Updates on the Treatment of Leukemia Presented at ASCO - Communicating with Your Health Care Team: Key Questions to Ask - Specific Updates on the Treatment of Melanoma Presented at ASCO - Concluding Wrap-Up of Part II
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Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer
23/09/2024 Duración: 51min- Definition of a Caregiver - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being - Caregiving for an Older Adult - Caregiving for a Younger Adult - Caregiving for a Friend - Caregivers for Cancer Survivors - Couples, Partners, Siblings & Friends - Family, Partner & Friend Communication - Care Coordination: Challenges & Tips - Stresses on Family, Partners & Loved Ones - Coping with Holidays, Birthdays & Special Occasions - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions - The Important Role of Long-Distance Caregivers - Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress - Strategies for Self-Care - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of Open Notes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Coping with the Fear of Recurrence
18/09/2024 Duración: 01h15min- Triple Negative Breast Cancer - Fear of Recurrence - Concerns that Cancer May Come Back - Events that May Trigger Fear of Recurrence - Living with Continuing Uncertainty - Promoting Effective Health Care Communication - Making Informed Treatment Choices - Follow-Up Care - Tips for Coping with Fear of Recurrence - Balancing Reality with Stress Management Tips - Using Mind Body Techniques to Cope with Fear of Recurrence - How to Select the Mind Body Techniques That Are Best for You - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life & Lifestyles Concerns - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Updates from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024 on Triple Negative Breast Cancer
11/09/2024 Duración: 55min- 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting: Triple Negative Breast Cancer Updates - New Research on Triple Negative Breast Cancer Presented at ASCO - 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 for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Adherence, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
10/09/2024 Duración: 55min- Overview of Cancer Survivorship - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Fear of Recurrence - Finding Your New Normal - The Importance of Treatment Summaries and Encounter Notes - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist and Primary Care Doctor, Including Discussion of Health Screening and Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, and Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Highlights from the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting: The Art and Science of Cancer Care from Comfort to Cure
15/08/2024 Duración: 01h34min- Overview of ASCO’s 2024 Theme – The Art and Science of Cancer from Comfort to Cure - Updates on the Treatment of Breast Cancer Presented at ASCO - Updates on the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer Presented at ASCO - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Updates on the Treatment of Prostate Cancer Presented at ASCO - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment Choices - Updates on the Treatment of Brain Cancer Presented at ASCO - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Updates on the Treatment of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Presented at ASCO - Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Updates on the Treatment of Sarcoma Presented at ASCO - Wrap-Up of Part I of ASCO 2024
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Current Perspectives on the Future of Cancer Research
27/06/2024 Duración: 01h13min- Understanding the Future of Cancer Research & Clinical Trials - Increased Focus on Earlier Detection & Treatment of Cancer - Health Care Disparities Research - Enhanced Knowledge of the Molecular Portrait of Cancer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Approaches for Diagnosis & Treatment of Cancer - Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Mutations in DNA Mismatch Repair Genes – Implications for Treatment - Immunotherapy - CAR T Cell Therapy - Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors & Blockade - Monoclonal Antibodies - Cancer Treatment Vaccines - Immune System Modulators - Targeted Immunotherapies - Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT) - Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) - Robotic Surgery - Additional Focus on Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition & Hydration - Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Managing Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Its Complications
26/06/2024 Duración: 54min- Overview of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Key Questions to Ask & Re-Ask Your Health Care Team About Adherence - The Critical Role of Caregivers in Adherence - The Importance of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Discussion of Barriers to Taking Your Treatment & Pills on Schedule - Tips to Overcome These Barriers - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel, Special Occasions, and Holidays - Practical Help from Family, Partners, Caregivers & Others - The Role of the Pharmacy & Pharmacist in Reminding You About Prescription Refills - Suggestions for People Living with CLL & Their Caregivers to Cope with Taking Charge of Your Treatment Schedule - Necessary Support for the Caregivers - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: For Caregivers
25/06/2024 Duración: 53min- 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 and Friends - Long-Distance Caregiving - Self-Care Tips for Managing the Stress of Caregiving - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Liver Cancer: Treatment Update
24/06/2024 Duración: 56min- Overview of Liver Cancer, Including Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - Clinical Trial Updates: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - The Role of Radioembolization - Controlling Symptoms, Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL): New Treatment Approaches for Relapsed Refractory DLBCL
20/06/2024 Duración: 50min- Overview of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Including Staging and Grading, In the Context of COVID, Seasonal Flu and RSV - Current Standard of Care, New & Emerging Treatment Approaches - Treatment Options for Relapsed Refractory DLBCL, Including Bispecific Antibodies - Understanding How Bispecific Antibodies Work in the Treatment of Relapsed Refractory DLBCL - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Treatment Options - Tips to Prevent & Manage Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Talking 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 for Our Panel of Experts
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How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment
17/06/2024 Duración: 59min- Disproportionate Burden of COVID & Cancer on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live on Your Access to Oncology Care - Effect of COVID on Health Care Systems - How Race May Impact Your Access to Cancer Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - How to Find the Right Cancer Care Team for You - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQI+ Community - Costs of Housing & Cancer Treatment - Food & Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Work Commitments & Transportation to Treatment - Your Rights Under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) & Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - How Telehealth May Help You with Greater Health Equity - Practical Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Tru
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For Caregivers: Practical Tips for Coping with Your Loved One’s Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
13/06/2024 Duración: 01h17s- Overview of CLL - Caring for Your Loved One with CLL - Taking on the Role of Caregiving - Your Important Role in Decision Making - Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Your Role in Adherence: Weekends, Holidays & Vacations - Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions, Anniversaries & Birthdays - Managing Family, Friends & Traditions - Long-Distance Caregiving - Self-Care Tips for Managing Stress - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Taking Your Blood Cancer Adherence Treatment on Schedule
11/06/2024 Duración: 57min- Overview of Blood Cancer Treatments - Understanding Treatment Side Effects - Working with Your Health Care Team to Manage Each Treatment Side Effects - Dealing with Blood Cancer Treatments & Other Co-Morbid Health Treatments - Adjusting to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Over Time - The Importance of Taking Your Blood Cancer Treatment on Schedule – Adherence - Can I Take My Medications at Any Time of the Day? - The Value of Time of Day Consistency in Taking Your Pills - Challenges to Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Practical Tips & Opportunities to Overcome Them - Review of Resources to Remind You to Take Your Pills on Schedule - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays - Communicating with Your Hematology Oncology Team About Adherence, Including Your Pharmacist - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Current Perspectives on the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
06/06/2024 Duración: 57min- Review of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Significant Role of Testing in Informing Treatment Choices - First-Line Treatment Options - Treatment for Relapsed & Refractory CLL - Re-Testing Importance in Determining Treatment for 2nd & 3rd Line Treatments - Current Perspectives on New & Emerging Treatments of CLL - Updates on Clinical Trials & Their Significance for CLL - Key Questions to Ask & Re-Ask Your CLL Health Care Team - Practical & Psychosocial Support to Cope with CLL - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Update on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
29/05/2024 Duración: 57min- Overview of CLL - Current Treatment Options - New Perspectives & Emerging Treatment Approaches - Clinical Trial Updates: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Practical Support to Cope with CLL - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Pancreatic Cancer: Treatment Update
15/05/2024 Duración: 59min- Overview of Pancreatic Cancer - Current Standard of Care - New & Emerging Treatment Approaches - Clinical Trials: How Research Provides Additional Treatment Options - Practical Tips to Prevent & Manage Treatment Side Effects & Symptoms - The Role of the Pain Management & Palliative Care Team in Managing Discomfort & Pain - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Quality-of-Life Concerns - Coping with Weight Loss, Including Eating & Hydration Tips & Suggestions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Emerging Treatments for Metastatic Melanoma
14/05/2024 Duración: 59min- Overview of Metastatic Melanoma, Including Diagnosing & Staging - New Treatment Approaches - Targeted Therapy & the Role of Precision Medicine - The Role of Immunotherapy - Clinical Trial Updates - Follow-Up Care - Tips for Caring for Your Skin During Cancer Treatments, Including Sun & Wind Safety Recommendations - Controlling Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Key Questions to Ask When Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, List of Prepared Questions, and Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts