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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Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer
12/02/2024 Duración: 01h03min- 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 Experts
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Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy
09/02/2024 Duración: 01h50s- 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 Experts
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Breast Cancer in Younger Women: New Treatment Options
07/02/2024 Duración: 01h17s- Overview of Breast Cancer in Younger Women, Including Diagnosing, Staging - ER, PR & HER2 Status - Unique Issues for Younger Women Living with Breast Cancer - Precision Medicine & Sequencing of Treatment - Biomarker Testing & Genetic Testing, Including BRCA Testing - What Informs Treatment Decisions & Options: Understanding Your Pathology Report - Updates on Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Biomarkers Are Tools that Help Determine What Types of Treatments Are Indicated - Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation & Targeted Treatments - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, Neuropathy & Pain - Follow-Up Care - Quality-of-Life Concerns, Including Sexual Health, Pregnancy & Fertility Issues - Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness & Premature Menopause - Practical & Emotional Coping Tips - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
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For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with a Loved One’s Bladder Cancer
31/01/2024 Duración: 01h12min- Updates on Bladder Cancer, in the Context of COVID, Seasonal Flu & RSV - The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Helping to Manage Your Loved One’s Treatment, Including Adherence & Follow-Up Care - Stresses, Challenges & Rewards of Caregiving - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions, in the Context of COVID, Seasonal Flu & RSV - Coping with Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries & Special Occasions - Long-Distance Caregivers - Remembering to Take Care of Yourself - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes - Self-Care & Stress Management Tips - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
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Bladder Cancer: Treatment Updates
24/01/2024 Duración: 01h52s- Overview of Bladder Cancer, Including Staging and Grading, in the Context of COVID, Seasonal Flu & RSV - 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 Role of Immunotherapy - Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns - Follow-Up Care Appointments and Plans - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Biomarker Testing and Treatment
23/01/2024 Duración: 52min- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Overview, in the Context of COVID, Seasonal Flu & RSV - Definition of Genomics and 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 and 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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Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap
19/01/2024 Duración: 01h04min- 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 Experts
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Updates in the Treatment of Estrogen Receptor (ER) Positive, Progesterone Receptor (PR) Positive and HER2 Positive Breast Cancer from the 46th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)
17/01/2024 Duración: 59min- Updates from the 46th SABCS on Diagnostic Testing, Biomarkers, Precision Medicine, Grade & Hormone Receptors - What’s New in the Treatment of ER, PR and HER2 Positive Breast Cancer - Updates from SABCS on: Hormone & Targeted Therapy - Chemotherapy Updates from SABCS - Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials - What’s New in Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort, Neuropathy & Long Term Effects - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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The Benefits of Clinical Trials for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
10/01/2024 Duración: 01h01min- 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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New Treatments for Childhood Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
09/01/2024 Duración: 01h02min- Overview of Acute Lymphocytic/Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Children - Current Standard of Care, Including Chemotherapy & New Treatment Approaches - Treatment of Recurrent ALL - Targeted Treatment & Stem Cell Transplantation - The Role of Clinical Trials in Childhood ALL - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain - Follow-Up Exams - Social & Emotional Issues During & After ALL Treatment - Late & Long-Term Effects of ALL Treatment in Children - Key Questions to Ask the Doctor & Health Care Team in Making Treatment Decisions - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
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Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips
15/12/2023 Duración: 59min- 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 o
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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
28/11/2023 Duración: 57min- 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 Experts
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Thyroid Cancer: New Trends in Treatment
03/11/2023 Duración: 59min- Overview of Thyroid Cancer, in the Context of COVID & Other Infectious Diseases - Diagnosis & Staging - Updates on Treatment Options - Clinical Trial Updates - New Treatment Approaches for Refractory Thyroid Cancer - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team: Key Questions to Ask - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Your Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Strategies to Cope
25/10/2023 Duración: 01h01min- Updates on the Treatment of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID & Seasonal Flu - 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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Progress in the Treatment of Endometrial Cancer
17/10/2023 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 & Immunotherapy - The Important Role of the Pathologist - Genetic & Biomarker Testing - Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - The Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Prepared Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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What’s New in Precision Medicine
28/06/2023 Duración: 58min- Understanding Precision Medicine: Overview & Value of Precision Medicine - How Precision Medicine is Different from Targeted Treatments? - Precision Medicine’s Role in Informing Treatment Decisions: Predicting Response to Treatment - The Role of Precision Medicine in Deciding the Treatment for Lung Cancer, Leukemia & Colon Cancer - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Precision Medicine & Its Benefits - The Role of the Pathologist - OpenNotes - Asking Your Healthcare Team & Pathologist to Help You Understand OpenNotes - How Precision Medicine Contributes to Treatment Options & Quality of Life - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Prepared List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions About Your Care With Your Health Care Team
28/06/2023 Duración: 01h04min- 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
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Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers
26/06/2023 Duración: 35min- 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 Experts
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Diverse Populations Living with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
23/06/2023 Duración: 01h11min- Why Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Screening & Treatment Equity Have Never Been More Important for People Living with Lung Cancer - Communication with Diverse Population Lung Cancer Patients & Their Loved Ones about Lung Cancer Treatment - Concerns About Safety of Clinical Trials for Diverse Populations - The Meaning of Informed Consent in Clinical Trials - The Role of Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology & Targeted Cancer Therapies - New Treatment Approaches - Outreach Approaches for Diverse Patient Populations - What is Precision Medicine & How Does Precision Medicine Inform Treatment Options - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - The Important Role of Movement - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/ Telemedicine, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Questions for O
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Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap
16/06/2023 Duración: 01h08min- 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 & 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 for Our Panel of Experts