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CancerCare info@cancercare.org http://staging2.cancercare-internal.net/connect_workshops/podcast/liver_cancer no - Overview of Liver Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 & its Variants - Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - Clinical Trial Updates - How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Controlling Symptoms, Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Your Quality-of-Life and Financial Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Discussion of OpenNotes & Follow-Up Appointments - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:01:05 /connect_workshops/977-liver_cancer_treatment_updates_2022-06-27 /connect_workshops/977-liver_cancer_treatment_updates_2022-06-27 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 1:01:51 /connect_workshops/985-chemotherapy_treatment_side_effects_prevention_management_2022-06-10 /connect_workshops/985-chemotherapy_treatment_side_effects_prevention_management_2022-06-10 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 Best Team for You - Guidelines to Improve Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:57:51 /connect_workshops/987-diverse_populations_participating_in_decisions_about_your_care_2022-05-23 /connect_workshops/987-diverse_populations_participating_in_decisions_about_your_care_2022-05-23 Mon, 23 May 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 1:01:20 /connect_workshops/972-clinica_trials_how_they_transform_the_treatment_of_cancer_2022-05-18 /connect_workshops/972-clinica_trials_how_they_transform_the_treatment_of_cancer_2022-05-18 Wed, 18 May 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 1:10:48 /connect_workshops/984-whats_new_in_precision_medicine_2022-05-11 /connect_workshops/984-whats_new_in_precision_medicine_2022-05-11 Wed, 11 May 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 0:58:41 /connect_workshops/975-taking_your_pills_on_schedule_2022-05-04 /connect_workshops/975-taking_your_pills_on_schedule_2022-05-04 Wed, 04 May 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 0:59:11 /connect_workshops/967-current_perspectives_on_cancer_survivorship_2022-05-03 /connect_workshops/967-current_perspectives_on_cancer_survivorship_2022-05-03 Tue, 03 May 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 1:00:22 /connect_workshops/976-managing_the_side_effects_of_immunotherapy_2022-04-27 /connect_workshops/976-managing_the_side_effects_of_immunotherapy_2022-04-27 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 0:53:07 /connect_workshops/973-caring_for_your_loved_one_with_cancer_2022-04-25 /connect_workshops/973-caring_for_your_loved_one_with_cancer_2022-04-25 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 0:55:31 /connect_workshops/953-understanding_the_role_of_immunotherapy_in_treating_cancer_2022-03-23 /connect_workshops/953-understanding_the_role_of_immunotherapy_in_treating_cancer_2022-03-23 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 1:03:20 /connect_workshops/958-understanding_health_care_disparities_cancer_treatment_tips_strategies_2022-03-21 /connect_workshops/958-understanding_health_care_disparities_cancer_treatment_tips_strategies_2022-03-21 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no <ul> <li>Overview of Your Health Care Team: Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team </li> <li>The Importance of Communication, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants</li> <li>Emerging Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19 </li> <li>Tips to Improve Communication with Your Health Care Team</li> <li>Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments</li> <li>Do you Have the Needed Technology: Working with Your Doctor’s Office to Set-Up Needed Technology Before Your Appointment </li> <li>Who to Include in These Appointments - Family Members, Partner, Long Distance Caregivers</li> <li>Determining Three Key Questions at the Start of Your Appointment with the Health Care Team</li> <li>Discussing Your Treatment Options, Side Effects/Pain Management & Clinical Trial Options</li> <li>How Your Other Chronic Illnesses May Impact Your Cancer Treatment: Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions </li> <li>Discussion of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule </li> <li>Your Follow-Up Appointments, Care & Questions Between Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments</li> <li>Who to Contact Evenings, Weekends & Holidays, with Their Contact Information</li> <li>Balancing Your Quality-of-Life with Your Health Care Needs</li> <li>Questions for Our Panel of Experts</li> </ul> 1:10:30 /connect_workshops/949-emerging_importance_of_telemedicine_telehealth_appointments_in_communicating_with_your_health_care_team_2022-03-16 /connect_workshops/949-emerging_importance_of_telemedicine_telehealth_appointments_in_communicating_with_your_health_care_team_2022-03-16 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no <ul> <li>Overview of CAR T-Cell Therapies, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants</li> <li>Understanding CARS - Chimeric Antigen Receptors </li> <li>When to Consider CAR T-Cell Therapies as a Treatment Choice </li> <li>Clinical Trials for CAR T-Cell Therapies </li> <li>Discussion of CAR T-Cell Therapies </li> <li>Managing Potential Treatment Side Effects </li> <li>Specific Examples of How CAR T-Cell Therapies Contributes to Oncology Care </li> <li>Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about CAR T-Cell Therapies</li> <li>The Benefits of CAR T-Cell Therapies </li> <li> Follow-Up Care: What to Expect </li> <li>Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & Follow-Up Care Appointments </li> <li>Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes </li> <li>Questions for Our Panel of Experts </li> </ul> 0:53:56 /connect_workshops/952-car_t-cell_therapy:_what's_new_2022-03-15 /connect_workshops/952-car_t-cell_therapy:_what's_new_2022-03-15 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:30:00 -0400 no <ul> <li>How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from COVID-19 & Omicron & Delta Variants </li> <li>COVID-19 Vaccines & Booster Vaccines </li> <li>Other Vaccines - Flu, Pneumococcal & Shingles Vaccines </li> <li>COVID-19 & People Living with Cancer </li> <li>Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Variants </li> <li>How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones & Children from COVID-19 & Its Variants </li> <li>The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments </li> <li>How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, including </li> <li>Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes </li> <li>Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives </li> <li>Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19, Delta & Omicron Variants & Cancer </li> <li>Self-Care & Stress Management Tips </li> <li>Questions for Our Panel of Experts </li> </ul> 1:03:34 /connect_workshops/944-covid-19_omicron_delta_variants_covid-19_vaccines_booster_vaccines_revised_guidelines_for_people_living_with_cancer_and_their_loved_ones_2022-02-07 /connect_workshops/944-covid-19_omicron_delta_variants_covid-19_vaccines_booster_vaccines_revised_guidelines_for_people_living_with_cancer_and_their_loved_ones_2022-02-07 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:30:00 -0500 no <ul> <li> Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments </li> <li> Cause & Risk Factors </li> <li>Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes </li> <li> Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Floaters & Flashing Lights </li> <li> The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team </li> <li> Tips to Manage Low Vision </li> <li> How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye & Vision Changes</li> <li> Clinical Trials </li> <li> Communication with Your Health Care Team </li> <li> Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups </li> <li> Communicating with the Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments </li> <li> Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes </li> <li> Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns </li> <li> Questions for Our Panel of Experts </li> </ul> 1:05:18 /connect_workshops/943-managing_eye_and_vision_changes_related_to_cancer_treatments_2022-01-24 /connect_workshops/943-managing_eye_and_vision_changes_related_to_cancer_treatments_2022-01-24 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:30:00 -0500 no * Overview of Infection, Its Prevention, Management & Treatment in People Living with Cancer * Understanding Drug-Resistant Infection & Cancer * Causes & Risk Factors for Infections * Why People Living with Cancer May Be More Prone to Infection * Know Your Risk of Infection * What is AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)? * Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) * Signs of Infection * Parts of the Body Most Likely to Get Infection * Watching For & Preventing Infection in People Living with Cancer * The Role of Vaccinations & Flu Shots * How Drug-Resistant Infections May be Treated at Home * Working with Your Health Care Team to Prevent Your Risk of Infection * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * 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 Follow-Up Care * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:58:46 /connect_workshops/932-preventing_managing_&_treating_infection_in_adults_living_with_cancer_2021-10-25 /connect_workshops/932-preventing_managing_&_treating_infection_in_adults_living_with_cancer_2021-10-25 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Liver Cancer * Current Standard of Care * New Treatment Approaches * Clinical Trial Updates * Controlling Symptoms, Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain * Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Your Quality-of-Life and Financial Concerns * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions * Discussion of OpenNotes & Follow-Up Appointments * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:02:42 /connect_workshops/919-liver_cancer:_treatment_updates_2021-10-18 /connect_workshops/919-liver_cancer:_treatment_updates_2021-10-18 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19 * 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 * 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 1:08:42 /connect_workshops/910-clinical_trials:_how_they_transform_the_treatment_of_cancer_2021-08-25 /connect_workshops/910-clinical_trials:_how_they_transform_the_treatment_of_cancer_2021-08-25 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * 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, Lymphoma, 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 on Precision Medicine & OpenNotes * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:16:24 /connect_workshops/904-what%E2%80%99s_new_in_precision_medicine_2021-06-30 /connect_workshops/904-what%E2%80%99s_new_in_precision_medicine_2021-06-30 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 & Cancer on People of Color * Why COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Has Never Been More Important for People Living with Cancer * Concerns about Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines * Taking Your COVID-19 Vaccine on Schedule - Adherence * Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine * What are Social Determinants of Health * Food & Pharmacy Deserts * Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live * COVID-19’s Effect on Health Care Systems * How Race May Impact: * Access to Oncology Care * Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain * How Housing, Cost of Treatment & Care Affect Your Health * Food Insecurity: Practical Resources to Increase Your Access to Food * How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity * Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team * Roadmap to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:08:03 /connect_workshops/907-how_health_care_disparities_may_influence_your_cancer_treatment_&_care_2021-06-21 /connect_workshops/907-how_health_care_disparities_may_influence_your_cancer_treatment_&_care_2021-06-21 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 and Friends - Challenges of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors - Family, Partner and Friend Communication - 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 - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:56:29 /connect_workshops/899-caring_loved_one_with_cancer_2021-06-08 /connect_workshops/899-caring_loved_one_with_cancer_2021-06-08 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * 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 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 1:06:30 /connect_workshops/888-managing_the_side_effects_of_immunotherapy_2021-05-26 /connect_workshops/888-managing_the_side_effects_of_immunotherapy_2021-05-26 Wed, 26 May 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Immunotherapy, in the Context of COVID-19 * Harnessing the Immune System in Treating Cancer * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Examples of Immunotherapy in Prevention, Treatment and 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 * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:59:55 /connect_workshops/887-understanding_the_role_of_immunotherapy_in_treating_cancer_2021-05-19 /connect_workshops/887-understanding_the_role_of_immunotherapy_in_treating_cancer_2021-05-19 Wed, 19 May 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * Definition of Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Solid Cancer Tumors, in the Context of COVID-19 * How Diagnostic Technologies Work & Are Used * Examples of How Diagnostic Technologies Inform/Transform the Treatment of Solid Cancer Tumors * Predicting Hereditary Risk * Diagnostic Technologies, Targeted Therapies & Precision Medicine * Clinical Trial Updates, in the Context of COVID-19 * Their Benefits * Current Application for People Living with Solid Cancer Tumors * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, in the Context of COVID-19 * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:05:12 /connect_workshops/890-what%E2%80%99s_new_in_diagnostic_technologies_for_people_living_with_solid_cancer_tumors_2021-05-17 /connect_workshops/890-what%E2%80%99s_new_in_diagnostic_technologies_for_people_living_with_solid_cancer_tumors_2021-05-17 Mon, 17 May 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Cancer Treatments, in the Context of COVID-19 * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule * Its Important Role in Managing Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Barriers to Taking Your Pills * Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners and Others * Computer, Tablet and Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts, and Apps * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekend, Special Occasions and Holidays * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence * Reminders from Your Pharmacy and Pharmacist * Clinical Trials on Adherence, in the Context of COVID-19 * Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:08:29 /connect_workshops/877-taking_your_pills_on_schedule_why_it_is__so_important_in_managing_cancer_2021-04-14 /connect_workshops/877-taking_your_pills_on_schedule_why_it_is__so_important_in_managing_cancer_2021-04-14 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19 * 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 Can You Participate in a Clinical Trial * Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID-19 * Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions * Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:14:02 /connect_workshops/867-update__on_clinical_trials:how_they_work_2021-04-07 /connect_workshops/867-update__on_clinical_trials:how_they_work_2021-04-07 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Your Health Care Team: Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team * The Importance of Communication, in the Context of COVID-19 * Emerging Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, in the Context of 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 * Discussing Your Treatment Options, Side Effect/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 Evenings, Weekends & Holidays, with Their Contact Information * Balancing Your Quality of Life with Your Healthcare Needs * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:07:32 /connect_workshops/865-emerging_importance_of_telemedicine_telehealth_appointments_in_communicating_with_your_health_care_team_2021-03-31 /connect_workshops/865-emerging_importance_of_telemedicine_telehealth_appointments_in_communicating_with_your_health_care_team_2021-03-31 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments, in the Context of COVID-19 * Cause & Risk Factors * Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes * Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Floaters & Flashing Lights * The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team * Tips to Manage Low Vision * How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye & Visions Changes * Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19 * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Eye Examinations, Follow-Up Care & Check-Ups * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:04:14 /connect_workshops/868-managing_eye_and_vision_changes_related_to_cancer_treatments_2021-03-15 /connect_workshops/868-managing_eye_and_vision_changes_related_to_cancer_treatments_2021-03-15 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:30:00 -0400 no - Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 - 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 and Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns - The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/ Telemedicine Appointment, including Technology & List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:03:56 /connect_workshops/859-current_perspectives_on_cancer_survivorship_2021-02-09 /connect_workshops/859-current_perspectives_on_cancer_survivorship_2021-02-09 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:30:00 -0500 no * Overview of Cancer, in the 9/11 Community, in the Context of COVID-19 * Living with Cancer, Co-Morbid Health Problems & Long-Term Effects of 9/11 * Understanding Post Traumatic Stress, in the 9/11 Community, while Coping with the Pandemic * Discussion of COVID-19, 9/11 & Cancer in the 9/11 Community: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Concerns * Cost of Health Care & General/Practical Financial Worries * Strategies & Resources to Cope with Financial, Practical, Emotional & Personal Concerns * The World Trade Center Health Program & 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: How to Register * For the 911 Community: Support Groups, Financial Assistance, Practical Help & Resource Navigation * Review of Resources to Help the 911 Community Living with Cancer & Other Health Issues, including Respiratory Illnesses, during COVID-19 * Key Tips & Strategies to Manage Your Stress * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:00:28 /connect_workshops/863-9-11_community_cancer_covid_19_2021-01-25 /connect_workshops/863-9-11_community_cancer_covid_19_2021-01-25 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:30:00 -0500 no * Overview of Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers, in the Context of COVID-19 * How These Technologies Improve Treatment Decisions * Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important * The Role of the Pathologist * Benefits of Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers and Precision Medicine * Predicting Response to Treatment * Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:07:35 /connect_workshops/848-how_diagnostic_technologies_&_biomarkers_improve_treatment_decisions_2020-12-07 /connect_workshops/848-how_diagnostic_technologies_&_biomarkers_improve_treatment_decisions_2020-12-07 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:30:00 -0500 no - What We Know and Don’t Know about COVID-19 - Effects of COVID-19 on People Living with Cancer - Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Treatment - How to Currently Protect Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19 - Social Distancing, Masks & Gloves - Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments to Reduce Your Exposure to COVID-19 - How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments - Coping with Increasing “Self-Quarantine Fatigue” - Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives - How Might a Vaccine Work - Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19 & Cancer - Helping Children During this Pandemic - Self-Care & Stress Management Suggestions - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts 1:31:05 /connect_workshops/856-covid_19_revised_guidelines_for_people_with_cancer_2020-11-16 /connect_workshops/856-covid_19_revised_guidelines_for_people_with_cancer_2020-11-16 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:30:00 -0500 no * Overview of Flu Vaccines, in the Context of COVID-19 * Why Flu Vaccine Equity Has Never Been More Important for People Living with Cancer * Taking Your Flu Vaccine on Schedule: Adherence * Communicating with Diverse Patient Populations about the Important Role of Flu Vaccines * Concerns about Safety of Flu Shots * Benefits of Flu Shots * The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments * Suggestions to Prepare for These Appointments to Increase Their Benefit for You * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Flu Shots * Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts 0:59:31 /connect_workshops/855-cancer_and_flu_shots_2020-11-09 /connect_workshops/855-cancer_and_flu_shots_2020-11-09 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 13:30:00 -0500 no * Definition of a Caregiver * Caregiving & Social Distancing * What Research Tells Us About: Caregiving for an Older Adult & Caregiving for a Younger Adult * Talking with Each Other about Shared Expectations * The Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team * Care Coordination, Challenges & Tips * Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Loved Ones * Coping with Holidays, Birthdays & Special Occasions * Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions, in the Context of COVID-19 * Long-Distance Caregiving * Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress * Key Strategies for Self-Care * Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19 * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:05:11 /connect_workshops/839-caregiving_for_your_loved_one_living_with_cancer_2020-11-03 /connect_workshops/839-caregiving_for_your_loved_one_living_with_cancer_2020-11-03 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:30:00 -0500 no * Overview of Infection, Its Prevention & Management in People Living with Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Causes & Risk Factors for Infections * Why People Living with Cancer May Be More Prone to Infection * Know Your Risk of Infection * What is AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)? * Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Antimicrobial Resistance * Signs of Infection * Parts of the Body Most Likely to Get Infection * Watching For & Preventing Infection in People Living with Cancer * The Role of Vaccinations & Flu Shots * Working with Your Health Care Team to Prevent Your Risk of Infection * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:04:16 /connect_workshops/846-preventing_managing_infections_adults_with_cancer_2020-10-26 /connect_workshops/846-preventing_managing_infections_adults_with_cancer_2020-10-26 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * Understanding the Costs of Living with Cancer * Managing the Medical and Indirect Costs of Treatment * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns * Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Your Health Coverage * Tips on Appealing Medical Insurance Claims and Provider Denials * Understanding and Accessing Financial and Co-Pay Assistance Programs * Emotional and Social Impact of the Costs of Treatment and Follow-Up Care * Finding Resources for Financial Help, including Federal, State, Local & Veteran Resources * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19 * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:03:05 /connect_workshops/837-managing_the_cost_of_living_with_cancer_2020-09-23 /connect_workshops/837-managing_the_cost_of_living_with_cancer_2020-09-23 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * Updates for Veterans Living with Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Post-Traumatic Stress, Pain Management & Survivorship * Adherence to Treatment Plans * Taking Your Treatment on Schedule * Coordinating Doctor Visits, Transportation & Daily Schedules * Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips * Suggestions to Overcome Barriers in Coordinating Care in Different Health Care Settings * Stresses on Caregivers in Coordinating Care * Long Distance Caregivers * Self-Care Tips for Veterans Living with Cancer and Their Loved Ones * Helpful Hints in Communicating with Your Health Care Team and Health Care Providers with Guidelines to Prepare for Telemedicine/Telehealth Visits with Your Health Care Team * Finding and Using Practical Resources, including Veteran Specific Resources * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:09:53 /connect_workshops/833-veterans_living_with_cancer_2020-06-26 /connect_workshops/833-veterans_living_with_cancer_2020-06-26 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Cancer Treatments, in the Context of COVID-19 * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule * Its Important Role in Managing Cancer * Barriers to Taking Your Treatment * Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Travel, Cost, Family, Partners & Others * Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders, including Emails, Texts & Apps * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Arranging for Appointments, Refilling Prescriptions * Weekends, Travel & Holidays * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Assistance with Adherence * Reminders from Your Medical Team, Pharmacy & Pharmacist * Clinical Trial Adherence * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:07:21 /connect_workshops/823-treatment_adherence_taking_pills_schedule_2020-06-24 /connect_workshops/823-treatment_adherence_taking_pills_schedule_2020-06-24 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview and 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 * Quality-of-Life Concerns & The Role of Social Distancing in Decreasing Your Exposure to COVID-19 * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:01:40 /connect_workshops/831-understanding_diagnostic_technologies_and_biomarkers_2020-06-22 /connect_workshops/831-understanding_diagnostic_technologies_and_biomarkers_2020-06-22 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * What are Biosimilars? Understanding Their Role in Cancer Treatment: Current and Future Perspectives, in the Context of COVID-19 * Overview and Definition of Biosimilars * The Difference Between Biosimilars and Generic Drugs * How Biosimilars Work and Their Use * Examples of Biosimilars * Implications in Managing the Cost of Cancer Treatment * Finding Sources of Financial Assistance * Clinical Trials: How Biosimilars’ Research Contributes to Treatment Options * The Benefits of Biosimilars * Current Use in the Care of People Living with Cancer * Manufacturing and Safety Issues * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Biosimilars * Current and Future Perspectives * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:01:41 /connect_workshops/827-what_are_biosimilars%3F_understanding_their_role_in_cancer_treatment:_current_and_future_perspectives_2020-06-18 /connect_workshops/827-what_are_biosimilars%3F_understanding_their_role_in_cancer_treatment:_current_and_future_perspectives_2020-06-18 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 * 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 and Primary Care Doctor * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Survivorship Questions & Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:07:27 /connect_workshops/822-current_perspectives_in_cancer_survivorship_2020-06-16 /connect_workshops/822-current_perspectives_in_cancer_survivorship_2020-06-16 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * Effect of COVID-19 on People Living with Cancer * Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Treatment * How to Currently Protect Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19 * Social Distancing, Masks & Gloves * Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments to Reduce Your Exposure to COVID-19 * How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments * Coping with “Self-Quarantine Fatigue” * Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives * How Might a Vaccine Work: Progress & Outlook * Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19 & Cancer * Helping Children During this Pandemic * Self-Care & Stress Management Suggestions * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:39:59 /connect_workshops/832-new_coronavirus_covid-19_guidelines_people_living_with_cancer_2020-06-15 /connect_workshops/832-new_coronavirus_covid-19_guidelines_people_living_with_cancer_2020-06-15 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0400 no * Overview of Liver Cancer * Current Standard of Care * New Treatment Approaches * Clinical Trial Updates * Controlling Symptoms, Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain * Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Your Quality-of-Life and Financial Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:01:22 /connect_workshops/816-treatment_update_on_liver_cancer_2020-05-11 /connect_workshops/816-treatment_update_on_liver_cancer_2020-05-11 Mon, 11 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400 no * How the Side Effects of Immunotherapy Differ from Chemotherapy Side Effects * Review of Potential Side Effects * How to Manage Them * Guidelines for Follow-Up Care * Managing Rash & Dry Skin * Tips to Cope with Flu-Like Symptoms, including Fever * Dealing with Fatigue * Controlling Diarrhea * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:03:03 /connect_workshops/810-managing_the_side_effects_of_immunotherapy_2020-05-06 /connect_workshops/810-managing_the_side_effects_of_immunotherapy_2020-05-06 Wed, 06 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400 no * Overview of Immunotherapy * Harnessing the Immune System in Treating Cancer * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Contributes to Your Treating Options * Examples of Immunotherapy in Prevention, Treatment & Recurrence Prevention of Cancer * Cancer Vaccines * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:56:24 /connect_workshops/806-understanding_the_role_of_immunotherapy_in_treating_cancer_2020-04-29 /connect_workshops/806-understanding_the_role_of_immunotherapy_in_treating_cancer_2020-04-29 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400 no * Role of Caregivers in Care Coordination for People Living with Cancer & Other Health Problems * Tips for Communicating with the Health Care Team about Care Coordination * What Research Tells Us about Caregivers, including Long Distance Caregivers * Coordinating Your Loved One’s Care & Follow-Up Appointments * Discussion of Adherence – Taking Your Pills on Schedule * Planning Ahead with Your Pharmacist – Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions & Planning for Visitors, Weekends, Special Occasions, Travel & Holidays * Accessing Resources for the Cost of Care, including Homecare * Finding the Practical Help You Need: Co-Pay Foundations and Federal, State & Local Programs * Legal Advocacy Tips for Caregivers * Learning How to Appeal Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid & Provider Denials * Other Resources: VA Benefits & FMLA * Tips on Choosing Community & Medical Resources to Improve Your Quality-of-Life * Time Saving Self-Care & Advocacy Tips for Caregivers * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:16:33 /connect_workshops/786-for_caregivers_care_coordination_for_your_loved_one_living_with_cancer_and_other_health_problems_2020-04-22 /connect_workshops/786-for_caregivers_care_coordination_for_your_loved_one_living_with_cancer_and_other_health_problems_2020-04-22 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * New & Emerging Information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) * Protecting Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19, including Risk Factors * Working with the Health Care Team to Minimize Your & Your Loved Ones Exposure to COVID-19 * If Diagnosed with COVID-19, Discussing Treatment Options & Supportive Care * Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Goals of Care & Health Care Directives * Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19 * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:03:45 /connect_workshops/811-the_new_coronavirus_updated_guidelines_for_people_coping_with_cancer_2020-04-20 /connect_workshops/811-the_new_coronavirus_updated_guidelines_for_people_coping_with_cancer_2020-04-20 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no - 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 and Friends - Family, Partner and Friend Communication - 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 - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:07:21 /connect_workshops/804-caregiving_for_your__loved_one_with_cancer_2020-04-14 /connect_workshops/804-caregiving_for_your__loved_one_with_cancer_2020-04-14 Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * Coping with the Practical, Social & Emotional Challenges of Cancer * How a Cancer Diagnosis Affects Family, Partners & Loved Ones * Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatment Facility * What to Do When Presented with Multiple Treatment Options * When & How to Seek a Second Opinion * Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team * How to Get Copies of Your Medical Reports * How to Anticipate, Prevent & Manage Side Effects of Treatment * Understanding Your Treatment Choices and Follow-Up Care Plan * Your Survivorship Care Plan * Tips on Advocating with Your Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:58:57 /connect_workshops/787-participating_in_decisions_about_your_care_2020-04-08 /connect_workshops/787-participating_in_decisions_about_your_care_2020-04-08 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no - Overview & Definition of Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What are the Symptoms of COVID-19 - Review of Risk & Guidelines to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from the Coronavirus - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment - Follow-Up Care & Quality-of-Life Concerns - Self-Care Coping Tips to Manage Stresses of Coronavirus - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:06:01 /connect_workshops/805-coronavirus_covid_19_guidelines_people_coping_with_cancer_2020-03-30 /connect_workshops/805-coronavirus_covid_19_guidelines_people_coping_with_cancer_2020-03-30 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * Understanding the Meaning of Work * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Work * Managing Your Cancer Treatments While Working * Understanding Your Legal Protections in the Workplace * ADA, FMLA & Intermittent FMLA, EEOC, & State & Local Laws * Disclosure & Communication with Human Resources, Supervisor & Co-Workers * Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges * Tips for Creating a Plan to Continue Working * COBRA * Disability – Short Term, Long Term, Social Security Disability (SSD) & SSI * The Importance of Self-Advocacy * Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:02:31 /connect_workshops/785-cancer_and_the_workshop_understanding_your_legal_protections_2020-03-25 /connect_workshops/785-cancer_and_the_workshop_understanding_your_legal_protections_2020-03-25 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no - Overview of Clinical Trials & Why They Are Important - What Happens in a Clinical Trial? - The Meaning of Informed Consent - Benefits & Risks of Participation - New Perspectives in Clinical Trial Research - How & Where Clinical Trials are Conducted - How You May Participate in Clinical Trials - Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:06:41 /connect_workshops/796-new_perspectives_in_clinical_trial_research_2020-03-20 /connect_workshops/796-new_perspectives_in_clinical_trial_research_2020-03-20 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of the Medical & Indirect Costs of Treatment * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns * The Benefits & Limitations of Your Health Plans, Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid * Living Wills, Health Care Proxies & Advance Health Care Directives * Support for the Underinsured & Uninsured, including Medicaid & State & Federal Programs * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:04:02 /connect_workshops/781-understanding_costs_of_care_and_health_coverage_2020-03-18 /connect_workshops/781-understanding_costs_of_care_and_health_coverage_2020-03-18 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0400 no * Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Options * Clinical Trial Opportunities * Factors that May Affect Treatment Planning * How Your Health Care Team May Help You Address These Factors * Participating in Decisions about Your Treatment Plans, Side Effect Prevention & Management * The Role of Self-Advocacy in Your Oncology Care * Shared Decision Making Across Cultures * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:00:40 /connect_workshops/784-trends_in_oncology_and_treatment_planning:_what_you_need_to_know_2020-03-04 /connect_workshops/784-trends_in_oncology_and_treatment_planning:_what_you_need_to_know_2020-03-04 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0500 no * Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments * Cause & Risk Factors * Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes * Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Floaters & Flashing Lights * The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team * Tips to Manage Low Vision * How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye & Visions Changes * Clinical Trials * Communicating with Your Health Care Team * Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:01:55 /connect_workshops/791-managing_eye_and_vision_changes_related_to_cancer_treatments_2020-03-02 /connect_workshops/791-managing_eye_and_vision_changes_related_to_cancer_treatments_2020-03-02 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0500 no * Overview of Cancer Treatments * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule * Its Important Role in Managing Cancer * Barriers to Taking Your Treatment * Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Travel, Cost, Family, Partners & Others * Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders, including Emails, Texts & Apps * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Arranging for Appointments, Refilling Prescriptions * Weekends, Travel & Holidays * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Assistance with Adherence * Reminders from Your Medical Team, Pharmacy & Pharmacist * Clinical Trial Adherence * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:02:59 /connect_workshops/793-taking_your_treatment_on_schedule:_its_importance_in_managing_cancer_2020-02-26 /connect_workshops/793-taking_your_treatment_on_schedule:_its_importance_in_managing_cancer_2020-02-26 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:30:00 -0500 no - Overview of Bone Health - Imaging & Diagnostic Tests to Measure Your Bone Density - Guidelines to Manage Bone Health & Bone Metastases - Tips for Taking Care of Your Bones - Prescription Medication to Improve Your Bone Health - Treatment Choices, including Clinical Trials - Tips to Reduce Bone Complications & Fractures - Controlling Pain & Side Effects - How Exercise & Physical Therapy Make a Difference - Dental Care During & After Treatment - The Role of Nutrition - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:00:32 /connect_workshops/771-care_bones_during_after_cancer_treatment_tips_improve_bone_health_2019-11-18 /connect_workshops/771-care_bones_during_after_cancer_treatment_tips_improve_bone_health_2019-11-18 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:30:00 -0500 no * Why Some Chemotherapy Agents Cause: Nausea and/or Vomiting * How Health Care Teams Approach Prevention of: Nausea and/or Vomiting * Prevention Strategies * The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects * Current Research Directions to Improve Control of: Nausea and/or Vomiting * New Agents * The Importance of Clinical Trials * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:02:55 /connect_workshops/764-preventing_chemotherapy_induced_nausea_vomiting_2019-10-28 /connect_workshops/764-preventing_chemotherapy_induced_nausea_vomiting_2019-10-28 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:30:00 -0400 no * Coping with the Practical, Social & Emotional Challenges of Cancer * How a Cancer Diagnosis Affects Family, Partners & Loved ones * Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatment Facility * What to do when Presented with Multiple Treatment Options * When & How to Seek a Second Opinion * Getting Copies of Your Medical Reports * Anticipating, Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects * Understanding Treatment Choices, Follow-Up Care Plan & Survivorship Care Plan * Self-Care Tips * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:03:25 /connect_workshops/732-participating_decisions_care_2019-06-19 /connect_workshops/732-participating_decisions_care_2019-06-19 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:30:00 -0400 no * The Cancer Survivor Perspective * Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects * Coping with Fear of Recurrence & Distress * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Treatment Summaries * Survivorship Care Plan * Follow-Up with Your Oncologist and Primary Care Doctor * The Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * Determining What is Important to You * Clinical Trials on Cancer Survivorship * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:05:40 /connect_workshops/730-new_trends_cancer_survivorship_2019-06-18 /connect_workshops/730-new_trends_cancer_survivorship_2019-06-18 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Cancer & Co-Morbidities * The Role of Caregivers in Care Coordination for People Living with Cancer & Co-Morbidities * Tips for Communicating with the Health Care Team about Care Coordination * Challenges of Coordinating Your Loved One’s Care & Follow-Up Appointments * Adherence – Taking Pills on Schedule * Lead time in Refilling Prescriptions & Planning for Visitors, Weekends, Special Occasions, Travel & Holidays * Resources for the Costs of Care, including Homecare * Finding the Practical Help You Need: Co-Pay Foundations & Federal, State & Local Programs * Legal Advocacy Tips for Caregivers * Learning How to Appeal Insurance, Medical, Medicaid & Provider Denials * Other Resources, VA Benefits & Family Medical Leave Act/FMLA * Tips on Choosing Community & Medical Resources to Improve Your Quality-of-Life * Time Saving Self-Care/Self-Advocacy Tips for Caregivers * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:02:10 /connect_workshops/736-caregivers_care_coordination_loved_one_living_cancer_health_problems_2019-06-17 /connect_workshops/736-caregivers_care_coordination_loved_one_living_cancer_health_problems_2019-06-17 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of the Medical & Indirect Costs of Treatment * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Financial Concerns * The Benefits & Limitations of Your Health Plans, Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid * Living Wills, Health Care Proxies & Advance Health Care Directives * Support for the Underinsured & Uninsured, including Medicaid & State & Federal Programs * Other resources for financial support * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:59:00 /connect_workshops/731-understanding_costs_care_health_care_coverage_2019-06-12 /connect_workshops/731-understanding_costs_care_health_care_coverage_2019-06-12 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -0400 no * Understanding the Meaning of Work * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Work * Managing Your Cancer Treatments while Working * Understanding Your Legal Protections in the Workplace * Disclosure & Communication with Human Resources, Supervisors, and Co-Workers * Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges * Tips to Creating a Plan to Continue Working * COBRA * Disability – Short Term, Long Term, SSD, SSI * The Importance of Self-Advocacy * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:05:46 /connect_workshops/735-cancer_workplace_understanding_legal_protections_2019-05-29 /connect_workshops/735-cancer_workplace_understanding_legal_protections_2019-05-29 Wed, 29 May 2019 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments * Causes & Risk Factors * Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes * Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Cataracts, Floaters & Flashing Lights * The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team * Tips to Manage Low Vision * How Eye Products May Help You Manage Eye & Vision Changes * Clinical Trials * Communicating with Your Health Care Team * Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check Ups * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:03:22 /connect_workshops/717-managing_eye_vision_changes_cancer_treatments_2019-04-15 /connect_workshops/717-managing_eye_vision_changes_cancer_treatments_2019-04-15 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:30:00 -0400 no * 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 1:04:28 /connect_workshops/720-joys_challenges_pets_when_you_have_cancer_2019-04-08 /connect_workshops/720-joys_challenges_pets_when_you_have_cancer_2019-04-08 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:30:00 -0400 no * Definition of a Caregiver * Talking with Each Other about Shared Expectations * What Research Tells Us About: Caregiving for an Older Adult & Caregiving for a Younger Adult * The Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team * 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 * Key Strategies for Self-Care * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:06:05 /connect_workshops/715-caregiving_loved_one_cancer_2019-03-19 /connect_workshops/715-caregiving_loved_one_cancer_2019-03-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:30:00 -0400 no * 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 * The Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:02:03 /connect_workshops/693-perspectives_cancer_survivorship_2018-12-11 /connect_workshops/693-perspectives_cancer_survivorship_2018-12-11 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:30:00 -0500 no * Overview of Treatment-Related Skin Changes * Common Skin and Nail Changes Related to Cancer Treatments * The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Rash and Dry Skin * Practical Tips to Manage Rash, Itching and Dry Skin * Care of Nails During Cancer Treatments * Coping with Hair Changes, Hair Loss and Changed Body Image * Sun Safety Tips During and After Cancer Treatments * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Treatment-Related Skin Changes * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:02:21 /connect_workshops/673-treatment_related_rash_dry_skin_2018-06-20 /connect_workshops/673-treatment_related_rash_dry_skin_2018-06-20 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:00:00 -0400 no * Definition of Stress * Common Stressors * Recognizing the Common Symptoms of Stress * The Impact of Stress on Well-Being * Using Mind Body Techniques to Cope with Stress * Learning to Focus on Specific Stressors * Stress Management Tips * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:07:17 /connect_workshops/619-mind_body_techniques_cope_stresses_cancer_2017-11-15 /connect_workshops/619-mind_body_techniques_cope_stresses_cancer_2017-11-15 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:30:00 -0500 no 1:05:53 /connect_workshops/592-care_coordination_for_caregivers_2017-06-14 /connect_workshops/592-care_coordination_for_caregivers_2017-06-14 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:30:00 -0400 no * Novel Cancer Treatments & Supportive Care * The Role of Precision Medicine * Food Insecurity & Cancer Treatments * Cancer Journey Across the Continuum of Care * Site-Specific Cancers & The Adult Life Span * Culturally Diverse Populations * Shared Decision Making Across Cultures * New Models of Patient & Family Centered Care * Communicating with the Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:34:08 /connect_workshops/581-living_with_cancer_throughout_cancer_journey_2017-03-10 /connect_workshops/581-living_with_cancer_throughout_cancer_journey_2017-03-10 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:30:00 -0500 no * Overview of Sensory Disruptions Related to Cancer Treatments * Vision, Hearing, Taste, Swallowing, Smell, Touch and Balance Disruptions * Causes and Risk Factors * Tips to Deal with Sensory Disruptions * How Health Care Professionals May Help * Clinical Trials * Guidelines for Follow-Up Care * Key Questions to Ask the Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:13:53 /connect_workshops/559-managing_sensory_disruptions_during_cancer_treatments_2016-12-05 /connect_workshops/559-managing_sensory_disruptions_during_cancer_treatments_2016-12-05 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:30:00 -0500 no * Care Coordination for Older Men Living with Cancer * Managing Co-Morbidities * Key Suggestions for Effective Health Care Communication * Nutrition & Hydration Concerns * The Role of the Pharmacist in Planning Ahead * Follow-Up Appointments & Adherence * Navigating the Changing Health Care Landscape * Tips to Appeal Health Coverage, Insurance & Medicare Denials * Co-Pay, Federal, State & Community Financial Resources * Psychosocial Support to Coordinate Care * Support for the Caregiver * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:03:05 /connect_workshops/540-health_care_professionals_care_older_men_cancer_2016-08-23 /connect_workshops/540-health_care_professionals_care_older_men_cancer_2016-08-23 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:30:00 -0400 no * Understanding the Costs of Living With Cancer * Managing the Medical and Indirect Costs of Treatment * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns * Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Your Health Coverage * Tips on Appealing Medical Insurance Claims and Provider Denials * Understanding and Accessing Financial and Co-Pay Assistance Programs * Emotional and Social Impact of the Costs of Treatment and Follow-Up Care * Finding Resources for Financial Help * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:03:37 /connect_workshops/519-managing_cancer_costs_2016-06-08 /connect_workshops/519-managing_cancer_costs_2016-06-08 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:30:00 -0400 no * Symptoms and Side Effects that Disrupt Eating * Managing Weight Changes * Coping with Fatigue, Infection Control, Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth * The Role of Exercise * Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tips that Work * Easy to Prepare Foods * Guidelines for Eating Out – During and After Cancer Treatments * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Eating Challenges * Finding an Eating Plan that Works for You * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:04:21 /connect_workshops/492-nutrition_and_healthy_eating_2016-02-01 /connect_workshops/492-nutrition_and_healthy_eating_2016-02-01 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:30:00 -0500 no * Overview of Cancer Treatments * Discussion of Blood Clots * Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) * Pulmonary Embolism (PE) * Vein Thromboembolism (VTE) * Review of the Risk Factors and Causes * Knowing the Signs and Symptoms * Guidelines to Reduce Recurrence of and Manage Blood Clots * Clinical Trials * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Managing Vacations, Travel and Weekend Trips * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:02:14 /connect_workshops/483-whats_new_in_management_of_blood_clots_during_cancer_treatment_2015-10-30 /connect_workshops/483-whats_new_in_management_of_blood_clots_during_cancer_treatment_2015-10-30 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:30:00 -0400 no 1:20:38 /connect_workshops/473-care_coordination_for_older_men_2015-07-14 /connect_workshops/473-care_coordination_for_older_men_2015-07-14 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:30:00 -0400 no - Overview of Cancer Treatments - What Causes Treatment-Related Changes in Weight - Impact on Lean Body Mass and Strength - Nutritional Concerns - Care of Your Teeth and Gums During Treatment - Coping with Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Practical Eating Tips and Recommendations - Weight Management Strategies - The Role of Physical Exercise - Clinical Trials - Quality-of-Life and Self Image Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:00:35 /connect_workshops/452-eating_tips_to_manage_weight_loss_from_cancer_2015-04-13 /connect_workshops/452-eating_tips_to_manage_weight_loss_from_cancer_2015-04-13 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:30:00 -0400 no - The Costs of Cancer - The Affordable Care Act in 2014 - Its Major Provisions and Benefits - Elimination of Pre-Existing Condition Denials - Insurance Exchanges - Medicare and Closing the Donut Hole - Medicaid Expansion - Understanding Your Rights: The Appeals Process - Accessing Information - What are Patient Assistance Programs and Co-Pay Foundations? - Linking You to Needed Resources and Information - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:59:37 /connect_workshops/428-highlights_affordable_care_act_2014-11-11 /connect_workshops/428-highlights_affordable_care_act_2014-11-11 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:30:00 -0500 no - Overview of Acute, Chronic and Breakthrough Pain - Words To Describe Cancer Pain to Your Health Care Team - Barriers to Pain Management - Medications to Treat Cancer Pain - Coping with Side Effects of Pain Management: Constipation, Sleepiness, Nausea - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:00:57 /connect_workshops/389-managing_cancer_pain_2014-03-21 /connect_workshops/389-managing_cancer_pain_2014-03-21 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:30:00 -0400 no - Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors - Identity, Relationships and Intimacy - Dating - Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship - Communicating about Sex - Sexuality and Intimacy - Sex Drive: Ability and Desire - Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness and Premature Menopause - Low Desire: How to Get My Groove Back - Body Image: Feeling Improved Sexual Self-Esteem - Fertility Choices and Coping with Infertility - Medical Options for Assisted Pregnancy - Health Maintenance Needs for Young Survivors - Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:03:03 /connect_workshops/359-young_adult_survivorship_fertility_sexuality_intimacy_2013-06-28 /connect_workshops/359-young_adult_survivorship_fertility_sexuality_intimacy_2013-06-28 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Cancer Treatments * Costs of Cancer: Direct Medical Costs, Related Non-Medical Costs, Daily Living Expenses * Overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) * Its Key Provisions * Major Benefits of the ACA * Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Team About the ACA * What are Patient Assistance Programs? How They Help * Linking You to Needed Cancer Organizations, Resources and Information * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:58:09 /connect_workshops/320-understanding_affordable_care_act_2012-12-12 /connect_workshops/320-understanding_affordable_care_act_2012-12-12 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:30:00 -0500 no 1:00:24 /connect_workshops/281-post_treatment_neuropathy_2012_07_17_2012-07-17 /connect_workshops/281-post_treatment_neuropathy_2012_07_17_2012-07-17 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:26:03 /connect_workshops/279-joy_meaning_2012-05-15 /connect_workshops/279-joy_meaning_2012-05-15 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Health Care Decisions and Planning at End-of-Life * Know Your Rights: Making Your Choices Known * What Are Advance Directives? * Health Care Proxy and Living Will * Talking with Your Health Care Team and Loved Ones about Your Wishes * Understanding Palliative Care * Care Settings: Home, Hospital and Hospice * Resources for End-of-Life Care * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:58:21 /connect_workshops/284-comfort_care_end_of_life_2012-05-10 /connect_workshops/284-comfort_care_end_of_life_2012-05-10 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:56:02 /connect_workshops/278-mind_body_stress_2012-04-24 /connect_workshops/278-mind_body_stress_2012-04-24 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:30:00 -0400 no * Overview of Cancer Related Weight Changes * Causes of Weight Loss or Weight Gain * Talking to Your Health Care Team about Strategies for Managing Your Weight * Nutritional Concerns and Tips * Benefits of Physical Activity * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:58:59 /connect_workshops/256-nutrition_physical_activity_and_you_2011-11-15 /connect_workshops/256-nutrition_physical_activity_and_you_2011-11-15 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:30:00 -0500 no 0:58:44 /connect_workshops/2-cancer_fear_recurrence_2011-07-12 /connect_workshops/2-cancer_fear_recurrence_2011-07-12 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:30:00 -0400 no * Caregiver Perspective * What is Stress? * What Research Tells Us About How Stress Affects the Caregiver: * Physically * Emotionally * What Factors Increase or Decrease Caregiver Stress * Tips to Manage Caregiver Stress * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:00:21 /connect_workshops/3-stress_management_caregivers_cancer_2011-06-14 /connect_workshops/3-stress_management_caregivers_cancer_2011-06-14 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:30:00 -0400 no - Managing Cancer When You Have Other Health Problems - The Impact of Chronic Illness on Cancer Treatment Options - The Importance of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule - Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions - The Role of Clinical Trials - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Creating the Right Care Plan for You - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:55:15 /connect_workshops/4-cancer_coping_2011-06-01 /connect_workshops/4-cancer_coping_2011-06-01 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:30:00 -0400 no * Survivor Perspective * Overview of Weight Changes After Cancer Treatments * What Causes These Changes * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Your Weight Changes * Recommended Lifestyle Modifications * Weight Management Strategies * Dietary Changes that Cancer Survivors Can Make * Practical Eating Tips * Reliable Nutrition Resources * The Importance of Exercise * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:01:43 /connect_workshops/7-cancer_weight_changes_2011-05-10 /connect_workshops/7-cancer_weight_changes_2011-05-10 Tue, 10 May 2011 13:30:00 -0400 no - Overview of Mouth Sores, Mouth Pain and Mucositis - Current Standard of Care and New Treatment Options - Managing Pain and Discomfort - Caring for Mouth Sores, Teeth, Gums and Mouth - Nutritional Concerns and Tips - The Role of Clinical Trials - Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Mucositis - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:59:57 /connect_workshops/230-cancer_mouth_sores_2011-04-27 /connect_workshops/230-cancer_mouth_sores_2011-04-27 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:30:00 -0400 no - Overview of Talking with Children and Teens about Cancer - Five Common Questions Kids Ask - How to Tell Your Kids - How Do Kids Respond - Six Basic Needs of Kids Whose Parent Has Cancer - Tools to Help Kids and Teens Cope - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:57:40 /connect_workshops/9-cancer_parent_or_loved_one_2011-04-20 /connect_workshops/9-cancer_parent_or_loved_one_2011-04-20 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:30:00 -0400 no * Survivor Perspective * Overview of Chemobrain * Cognitive Abilities Affected * Assessment of Memory and Thinking Changes * Neuropsychological Testing * How Cognitive Changes Impact Cancer Survivors' Lives * Other Factors That Affect Memory and Thinking * Communicating with Your Health Care Team * Practical Tips to Improve Attention, Concentration and Memory * Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:58:41 /connect_workshops/13-chemobrain_2011-04-12 /connect_workshops/13-chemobrain_2011-04-12 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:58:02 /connect_workshops/39-cancer_communicating_2010-07-13 /connect_workshops/39-cancer_communicating_2010-07-13 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:30:00 -0400 no 1:00:00 /connect_workshops/54-cancer_communicating_2010-05-18 /connect_workshops/54-cancer_communicating_2010-05-18 Tue, 18 May 2010 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:57:39 /connect_workshops/61-cancer_sleep_2010-04-13 /connect_workshops/61-cancer_sleep_2010-04-13 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:30:00 -0400 no - How Siblings are Affected by the Pediatric Cancer Experience - Signs to Look For - Academic, Social, Physical and Emotional - Practical Tips For How to Best Support Siblings at School - Accessing Resources - for Parents, Educators and School Counselors - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:59:32 /connect_workshops/78-cancer_sibling_support_2009-10-08 /connect_workshops/78-cancer_sibling_support_2009-10-08 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:30:00 -0400 no - Overview of Peripheral Neuropathy - Contributing Factors - Describing Neuropathy to Your Health Care Team - Medications to Treat Discomfort and Pain - How Physical Medicine Contributes to Evaluating Neuropathy - Medical and Rehabilitation Management of Neuropathy - Practical Tips to Cope - Special Care of Your Feet and Nails - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:58:36 /connect_workshops/86-peripheral_neuropathy_2009-07-16 /connect_workshops/86-peripheral_neuropathy_2009-07-16 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:30:00 -0400 no 1:04:16 /connect_workshops/89-cancer_survivorship_2009-06-23 /connect_workshops/89-cancer_survivorship_2009-06-23 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:30:00 -0400 no 1:01:04 /connect_workshops/94-cancer_nutrition_2009-05-19 /connect_workshops/94-cancer_nutrition_2009-05-19 Tue, 19 May 2009 13:30:00 -0400 no - How Siblings Are Affected by the Pediatric Cancer Experience - Signs to Look For - Determining Sibling Needs - How to Talk to Siblings About the Cancer Experience - Practical Tips to Support Siblings at Home, School and the Hospital - Accessing Resources for Siblings - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:01:35 /connect_workshops/96-cancer_siblings_2009-05-14 /connect_workshops/96-cancer_siblings_2009-05-14 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:30:00 -0400 no - Overview of Dental Health - Guidelines for Dental Check-Ups - Cleaning and Care Before and During Cancer Treatments - The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team - Managing Mouth Sores and Dry Mouth - The Importance of Clinical Trials - Patient-Dentist-Oncologist Communication - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:07:44 /connect_workshops/99-cancer_dental_health_2009-04-24 /connect_workshops/99-cancer_dental_health_2009-04-24 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:30:00 -0400 no 1:00:07 /connect_workshops/102-cancer_stress_management_2009-04-14 /connect_workshops/102-cancer_stress_management_2009-04-14 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:30:00 -0400 no - Medical Emergencies in Cancer Treatment - Deep Vein Thrombosis, Tumor Lysis Syndrome and Infection - Causes, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms - Practical Guidelines to Manage Medical Emergencies - Clinical Trials - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 0:59:01 /connect_workshops/104-cancer_medical_emergencies_2009-04-01 /connect_workshops/104-cancer_medical_emergencies_2009-04-01 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:30:00 -0400 no - Advances in Cancer Treatment and Side Effect Management - Talking with Your Health Care Team - Managing Your Cancer Treatments While Working - Understanding Your Legal Rights in the Workplace - Effective Communication with Co-Workers and Supervisors - Coping with Your Emotions at Work - Practical Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges - Tips for Creating a Plan to Continue Working - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:04:06 /connect_workshops/106-cancer_living_working_2009-03-12 /connect_workshops/106-cancer_living_working_2009-03-12 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:30:00 -0400 no - Taking on the Role of Caregiver - Caring for the Person with Cancer - Coping with Holidays, Special Occasions and Birthdays - Managing Family, Friends, Partners and Traditions - Long-Distance Caregiving - Tips for Taking Care of Yourself - Questions for Our Panel of Experts 1:11:08 /connect_workshops/115-cancer_caregivers_2008-12-12 /connect_workshops/115-cancer_caregivers_2008-12-12 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:30:00 -0500 no 1:01:03 /connect_workshops/132-cancer_survivorship_2008-06-24 /connect_workshops/132-cancer_survivorship_2008-06-24 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:30:00 -0400 no 1:06:36 /connect_workshops/138-cancer_survivorship_2008-05-13 /connect_workshops/138-cancer_survivorship_2008-05-13 Tue, 13 May 2008 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:58:31 /connect_workshops/142-cancer_survivorship_2008-04-22 /connect_workshops/142-cancer_survivorship_2008-04-22 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:35:36 /connect_workshops/186-cancer_survivorship_2007-06-19 /connect_workshops/186-cancer_survivorship_2007-06-19 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:37:32 /connect_workshops/189-cancer_survivorship_2007-05-15 /connect_workshops/189-cancer_survivorship_2007-05-15 Tue, 15 May 2007 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:43:09 /connect_workshops/193-cancer_survivorship_2007-04-17 /connect_workshops/193-cancer_survivorship_2007-04-17 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:36:44 /connect_workshops/204-cancer_survivorship_2006-06-20 /connect_workshops/204-cancer_survivorship_2006-06-20 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:13:08 /connect_workshops/206-cancer_caregivers_2006-06-13 /connect_workshops/206-cancer_caregivers_2006-06-13 Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:09:02 /connect_workshops/207-cancer_survivorship_2006-05-23 /connect_workshops/207-cancer_survivorship_2006-05-23 Tue, 23 May 2006 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:14:10 /connect_workshops/208-cancer_caregivers_2006-05-10 /connect_workshops/208-cancer_caregivers_2006-05-10 Wed, 10 May 2006 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:12:16 /connect_workshops/209-cancer_survivorship_2006-04-25 /connect_workshops/209-cancer_survivorship_2006-04-25 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:30:00 -0400 no 0:59:58 /connect_workshops/210-cancer_caregivers_2006-04-05 /connect_workshops/210-cancer_caregivers_2006-04-05 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 13:30:00 -0400 no