Sinopse
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.
Episódios
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Updates on CAR T-cell Therapies
25/03/2025 Duração: 53min- 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 Contribute 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 and List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing and Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You
10/03/2025 Duração: 56min- Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment - Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing - The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine - Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment - Do I Need Biomarker Testing for My Cancer? - How is Biomarker Testing Done? Using Samples of Your Cancer & Your Healthy Cells - Samples are Sent to the Lab Where Pathologists Test for Certain Biomarkers - Some Results Might Lead to Genetic Testing – Inherited or Germline Mutations - Some Biomarker Testing is Done as Part of Clinical Trials for New Cancer Treatments - Other Uses of Biomarkers – Determining a Person’s Cancer Risk or Finding Cancer - Biomarkers Used to Show if a Treatment is Effective or May Show if Cancer is Returning - Biomarkers Play Such an Important Role in Choosing the Best Treatment for You & In Determining Your Progress - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer
03/03/2025 Duração: 58min- Overview & 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 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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Understanding Treatment-Related Skin Toxicity: Practical Tips to Cope with Rash, Dry/Itchy/Peeling Skin and Nail Changes
17/01/2025 Duração: 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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Cancer in the Workplace, Health Insurance, Finances and Returning to School
13/12/2024 Duração: 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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Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips
06/12/2024 Duração: 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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Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects
22/11/2024 Duração: 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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Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer
23/09/2024 Duração: 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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Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects
16/02/2024 Duração: 01h01min- 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 & 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, Incl
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Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy
09/02/2024 Duração: 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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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
28/11/2023 Duração: 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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Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer
07/06/2023 Duração: 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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Joys and Challenges of Pets in Your Home When You Have Cancer
08/04/2019 Duração: 01h04min* Overview of the Human-Animal Bond * How a Pet Brings Comfort, Joy, Emotional, Social, & Practical Support to You * Managing Treatment Side Effects & the Care of Your Pet * Guidelines to Follow in Caring for Your Pet * Keeping Your Pets Healthy, both Before You Start Treatment & During Your Treatment * Helping Your Pets Avoid Infection * Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Infection from Pets * Communicating with Your Health Care Team, including Your Veterinarian about Your Pet’s and Your Well-Being * Finding Support Programs in Your Area * Questions for Our Panel of Experts