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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…

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    Understanding HER2 Low Breast Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 55:26


    - Overview of HER2 Low Breast Cancer - What is the HER2 Status of My Cancer? What does this Mean? - Diagnostic Testing: What is an Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Test or Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Test - The Role of the Pathologist - The Role of the Genetic Counselor - Standard Treatment Options, Including Targeted Therapy - How Biomarker Testing Informs Treatment Decisions - New Targeted Treatments - Updates on Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials - How Research Contributes to Treatment Options - What's New in the Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - The Role of the Dietitian - Guidelines to Prepare for Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns for HER2 Low Breast Cancer - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Diverse Populations Living with Multiple Myeloma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 57:20


    - Overview of Diverse Populations Living with Multiple Myeloma - How Race May Impact Your Access to the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma - Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy - Current Standard of Care - New & Emerging Treatments - The Role of Transplantation - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Reducing Complications of Bone Disease - How to Find Your Best Care Team - Talking with Your Treatment Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity - Lifestyle, Physical Activity & Balance Concerns, with Practical Tips - Food Insecurity and Food Deserts: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care and Discussion of OpenNotes - How to Cope with Health Care Disparities - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Understanding the Cost of Care & Your Health Care Coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 60:33


    - Overview of the Medical & Indirect Costs of Treatment - What to Do When Cancer Treatment Seems Unaffordable – Self Advocacy - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns - The Benefits & Limitations of Your Health Plans, Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid Coverage - Tips on Appealing Your Insurance & Medicare Claims & Provider Denials - Living Wills, Health Care Proxies & Advance Health Care Directives - Accessing Financial, Co-Payment Assistance & Medicaid Programs - Support for the Underinsured & Uninsured, Including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Medicaid - Other Resources for Financial Help - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 57:10


    - 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: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of Open Notes - Questions for Our Panel of Expert

    Trends in Oncology & Treatment Planning: A Guide to Getting the Best Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 56:59


    - Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Options - Clinical Trial Opportunities: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Factors That May Affect Treatment Planning - How Your Health Care Team May Help You Address Your Care - Participating in Decisions about Your Treatment Plans, Side Effect Prevention & Management - Understanding the Role of Supportive Care - The Role of Self Advocacy in Your Oncology Care - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Advances in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 60:34


    - Overview of Colorectal Cancer - Current Standard of Care - The Increasing Number of Younger People Being Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer - New Treatment Approaches - Predicting Response to Treatment - Staging & Biomarker Testing - The Role of Targeted Cancer Therapies - Clinical Trial Updates: How Research Contributes to Treatment Options - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns & Follow-Up Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Multiple Myeloma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 57:37


    - Overview of the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma - Deciding to Become a Caregiver - 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 - The Benefits of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Self-Care Tips for Managing Lifestyle, Nutrition, Hydration, & Stress - Relaxation Exercises for Caregivers - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Current Perspectives on the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 57:04


    - Review of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Significant Role of Testing in Informing Your Treatment Choices - First-Line Treatment Options - Treatment of 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 Health Care Team - Practical and Psychosocial Support to Cope with CLL - Questions for Our Panel of Expert

    Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 54:00


    - Discussion of the Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma - Current Standard of Care, Including Clinical Trial Updates - New & Emerging Treatments - The Role of Transplantation - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Reducing Complications of Bone Disease - Talking with Your Treatment Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns - The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments, Lifestyle, Physical Activity & Balance Concerns, with Practical Tips - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - 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

    Breast Cancer in Younger Women: New Treatment Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 59:56


    - 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 - Genetic Testing, Including BRCA Testing - What Informs Treatment Decisions & Options - Understanding Your Pathology Report - Updates on Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Tools that Help Indicate What Types of Treatment Are Indicated: Surgery, Chemotherapy & Radiation Treatments - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Managing Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Quality-of-Life, Including Sexual Health, Pregnancy & Fertility Issues - Practical & Emotional Coping Tips - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Updates on CAR T-cell Therapies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 53:09


    - 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

    Breast Cancer in Men: Diagnosis, Treatment and Survivorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 50:53


    - Overview of the Diagnosis & Treatment of Breast Cancer in Men - Detection of Breast Cancer in Men – Mammogram, Ultrasound, Biopsy - Grading & Staging of Breast Cancer - Understanding the Treatment of Breast Cancer in Men – Surgery, Radiation, Immunotherapy, Targeted Treatments - Definition of Genetics & Genomics of Breast Cancer in Men - Tools that Help Predict the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence in Men - How Genomic Testing Informs Breast Cancer Treatment Planning for Men with Breast Cancer - Critical Role of Genetic & Genomic Testing Throughout All Stages of Breast Cancer in Men - The Value of Early Testing to Inform Treatment Choices - Their Role in Selecting Your Best Cancer Treatment - The Role of the Pathologist - The Difference Between Inherited & Acquired or Sporadic Gene Mutations - Understanding the Types of Gene Mutations - Genetic Testing, Including Testing for BRCA Mutations - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects & Long Term Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment in Men - Follow-Up Care - Survivorship Care Plan - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Support for Men Living With & Surviving Breast Cancer - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Coping with Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 61:42


    - How to Cope While Waiting for Test Results from Cancer Work-Up - Managing Cancer When You Have Other Health Problems - The Impact of Chronic Illness on Cancer Treatment - The Importance of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Knowing When to Call Your Health Care Team Between Appointments - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - The Role of the Dietitian & Physical Therapist in Helping You Cope with Cancer - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Managing the Emotional, Social, Practical & Financial Issues of Coping with Cancer - Creating the Right Care Plan for You, Including Scheduling Appointments & Follow-Up Care - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing and Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 56:49


    - 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

    Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 58:17


    - 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

    Update on the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 56:50


    - Overview of Ovarian Cancer, Including Staging - How Precision Medicine & Testing Inform Your Treatment Decisions - The Role of the Pathologist - Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches & Follow-Up Care - The Role of the Genetic Counselor - Treatment Options for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer - Clinical Trial Updates - Managing Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Talking with Your Treatment Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns - Key Questions to Ask - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Follow-Up Care - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Update on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 58:59


    - Overview of CLL - Current Treatment Options - New & Emerging Treatment Approaches - Clinical Trial Updates - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of Open Notes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Advances in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 55:43


    - Overview of Cervical Cancer, Including Diagnosis & Staging - Combination Treatments - How Precision Medicine & Testing Inform Your Treatment Decisions - New & Emerging Treatment Approaches - The Role of the Pathologist - Biomarkers, Diagnostic Technologies, Sequencing of Treatments - Updates on Clinical Trials - How Research Increases Treatment Options - Nutrition & Hydration Tips & Suggestions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    The Role of Nutrition, Exercise & Meditation in Coping with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 63:33


    - Overview of Myeloproliferative Neoplasm-Related Weight Changes - Causes of Your Weight Loss or Weight Gain - Strategies for Managing Your Weight - Common Weight-Related, Eating, & Hydration Questions to Ask Your Doctor & Health Care Team - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Benefits of Physical Activity - How Meditation & Integrative Medicine May Help You Cope - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments Including: Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Updates on the Treatment of Estrogen Receptor (ER) Positive, Progesterone Receptor (PR) Positive and HER2 Positive Breast Cancer from the 47th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 53:34


    - Updates from the 47th SABCS on Diagnostic Testing, Biomarkers, Precision Medicine, Grade & Hormone Receptors - What's New in the Treatment of ER, PR & HER2 Positive Breast Cancer - Updates from SABCS on Hormone & Targeted Therapy - Chemotherapy Updates from SABCS - Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials Reported at SABCS: What's New in Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Including Discomfort, Neuropathy & Long-Term Effects of Treatment for Breast Cancer - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts Please note the time for this workshop is 1-2 p.m. ET.

    Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 55:49


    - Overview of Clinical Trials & Why They are Important - 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 - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    Updates from the 47th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 57:02


    - 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

    Managing the Treatment Side Effects, Aches and Pains of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 54:20


    - 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

    Understanding Treatment-Related Skin Toxicity: Practical Tips to Cope with Rash, Dry/Itchy/Peeling Skin and Nail Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 57:16


    - 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

    The Benefits of Clinical Trials for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 53:40


    - 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

    Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer for Caregivers: Practical Tips for Coping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 62:32


    - 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

    Progress in the Treatment of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 51:23


    - 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

    Updates from the 47th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) on Triple Negative Breast Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 57:44


    - 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

    Update from the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 61:39


    - 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

    Cancer in the Workplace, Health Insurance, Finances and Returning to School

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 66:03


    - 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

    Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Biomarker Testing and Treatment Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 58:50


    - 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

    Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 70:55


    - 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 Panel of Experts

    Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: What's New

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 55:44


    - 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

    Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 64:47


    - 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, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, and Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with a Loved One's Bladder Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 59:28


    - 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

    Progress in the Treatment of Endometrial Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 54:39


    - 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

    For Caregivers: Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Triple Negative Breast Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 57:50


    - 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

    For Caregivers: Coping with Your Loved One's Metastatic Prostate Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 55:28


    - 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

    Bladder Cancer: Treatment Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 56:56


    - 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

    Update on Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 68:49


    - 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

    Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Current Treatment Advances

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 50:13


    - 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

    Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Strategies to Cope

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 57:39


    - 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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