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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Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer
07/06/2023 Duración: 57min- Overview of Clinical Trials & Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu - 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 & 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 Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Its Importance in Managing Cancer
24/05/2023 Duración: 01h52s- Overview of Cancer Treatments - Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule - Its Important Role in Managing Cancer - Barriers to Taking Your Pills - Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners & Others - Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts & Apps - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence - Reminders from Your Pharmacy & Pharmacist - Clinical Trials on Adherence - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Update on COVID for People Living with Cancer & Their Caregivers
22/05/2023 Duración: 01h05min- How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from COVID, Omicron & Delta Variants - COVID Vaccines & Booster Vaccines - Other Vaccines - Flu, Pneumococcal & Shingles Vaccines - COVID & People Living with Cancer - Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Variants - How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones & Children from COVID & Its Variants - The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments - How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, including Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes - Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives - Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID, Omicron Variants & Cancer - Self-Care & Stress Management Tips - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care: With Tips and Strategies to Find the Best Cancer Treatment and Health Care Team for You
15/05/2023 Duración: 01h04min- Disproportionate Burden of COVID, Omicron & Cancer on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, including Language Spoken & Health Literacy - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live - Effect of COVID & Omicron on Health Care Systems - How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - Tips to Find Your Best Care Team - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQ Community - The Role of Housing, Cost of Treatment & Care on Your Health - Food & Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Job Commitments, Access & Transportation to Treatment - How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity - Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
02/05/2023 Duración: 01h01min- 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 - 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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Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer
03/04/2023 Duración: 57min- 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 & Friends - Challenges of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors - Family, Partners & Friend Communication - Care Coordinator Challenges & Tips - Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Loved Ones - Coping with Holidays, Birthday & Special Occasions - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions - Long-Distance Caregiving - Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress - Strategies for Self-Care - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Prepared List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers
23/01/2023 Duración: 58min- Overview & Definition of Diagnostic Technologies & Biomarkers in the Context of COVID-19 - How Diagnostic Technologies & Biomarkers Shape & Improve Treatment Decisions - Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important - The Role of the Pathologist - Benefits of Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers & Precision Medicine - 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, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of 2021 Care’s Act - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Its Importance in Managing Cancer
09/11/2022 Duración: 59min- Overview of Cancer Treatments - Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule - Its Important Role in Managing Cancer - Barriers to Taking Your Pills - Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners & Others - Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts & Apps - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence - Reminders from Your Pharmacy & Pharmacist - Clinical Trials on Adherence - The Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
22/08/2022 Duración: 55min- Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments - Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes, including Causes & Risk Factors - Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters & Flashing Lights - The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team - Tips to Manage Low Vision - How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/ Vision Changes - Clinical Trials Communication - How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Roadmap to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects: Prevention & Management
10/06/2022 Duración: 01h01min- Overview of Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort, in the Context of COVID-19 and its Variants - Working with Your Healthcare Team to Prevent & Manage Treatment Side Effects - Common Treatment Side Effects - How Your Health Care Team Prevents & Manages Treatment Side Effects, in the Context of COVID-19 - The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Current Research to Improve Control of Treatment Side Effects - Planning with Your Oncology Team to Prevent & Manage Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects - Tips to Prepare for Chemotherapy Before Treatment Begins - Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions about Your Care with Your Health Care Team
23/05/2022 Duración: 57min- 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 - Language 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
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Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer
18/05/2022 Duración: 01h01min- Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - 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 to Participate in Clinical Trials - Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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What’s New in Precision Medicine
11/05/2022 Duración: 01h10min- 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 Leukemia, Colon Cancer & Breast 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 - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/ Telemedicine Appointments - How Precision Medicine Contributes to Treatment Options & Quality of Life - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/ Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Prepared List of Questions & OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Why It Is So Important in Managing Cancer
04/05/2022 Duración: 58min- Overview of Cancer Treatments - Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule - Its Important Role in Managing Cancer - Barriers to Taking Your Pills - Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners & Others - Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts & Apps - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence - Reminders from Your Pharmacy & Pharmacist - Clinical Trials on Adherence - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
03/05/2022 Duración: 59min- Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Fear of Recurrence - Finding Your New Normal - The Importance of Treatment Summaries - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Survivorship Questions & Concerns - Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy
27/04/2022 Duración: 01h22s- 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 Lifestyle, 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
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Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer
25/04/2022 Duración: 53min- 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 & Friends - Challenges of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors - 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 & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Understanding the Role of Immunotherapy in Treating Cancer
23/03/2022 Duración: 55min- Overview of Immunotherapy, in the Context of COVID-19, Delta & Omicron - Harnessing the Immune System in Treating Cancer - Clinical Trial Updates - How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Examples of Immunotherapy in Prevention, Treatment & 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, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care: With Tips & Strategies to Find the Best Cancer Treatment & Health Care Team for You
21/03/2022 Duración: 01h03min- Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 & Its Variants & Cancer on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, including Language Spoken & Health Literacy - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live - Effect of COVID-19 & Its Variants on Health Care Systems - How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - Tips to Find Your Best Care Team - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQ Community - The Role of Housing, Cost of Treatment & Care on Your Health - Food & Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Job Commitments, Access & Transportation to Treatment & More - How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity - Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Emerging Importance of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments in Communicating with Your Health Care Team
16/03/2022 Duración: 01h10minOverview of Your Health Care Team: Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team The Importance of Communication, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants Emerging Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to 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 with the Health Care Team Discussing Your Treatment Options, Side Effects/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 Evenin