Multiple Myeloma Cancercare Connect Education Workshops
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 102:57:30
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Synopsis
CancerCare's free Connect Education Workshops are a way for people to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of their home or office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information in these workshops to help you and your loved ones better understand and cope with your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, treatment side effects, pain management, doctor-patient communication and other important topics.
Episodes
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Update from the 2022 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
15/12/2022 Duration: 56min- Overview of Blood Cancers, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - New Research Presented at ASH - Disease-Specific Treatment Updates from ASH on: - Lymphoma - Multiple Myeloma - Leukemia - 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
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Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
22/08/2022 Duration: 55min- Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments - Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes, including Causes & Risk Factors - Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, Floaters & Flashing Lights - The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team - Tips to Manage Low Vision - How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye/ Vision Changes - Clinical Trials Communication - How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Roadmap to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
28/07/2022 Duration: 01h29s* Overview of the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma, in the Context of COVID-19 * Current Standard of Care * New Treatment Approaches * Clinical Trial Updates, in the Context of COVID-19 * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain * Reducing Complications of Bone Disease * Talking with Your Treatment Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Practical Tips for Management of Side Effects, Symptoms, Neuropathy & Pain * Physical Activity & Mobility Tips to Improve Your Quality-of-Life * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/ Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects: Prevention & Management
10/06/2022 Duration: 01h01min- Overview of Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort, in the Context of COVID-19 and its Variants - Working with Your Healthcare Team to Prevent & Manage Treatment Side Effects - Common Treatment Side Effects - How Your Health Care Team Prevents & Manages Treatment Side Effects, in the Context of COVID-19 - The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Current Research to Improve Control of Treatment Side Effects - Planning with Your Oncology Team to Prevent & Manage Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects - Tips to Prepare for Chemotherapy Before Treatment Begins - Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer
18/05/2022 Duration: 01h01min- Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - Understanding Your Treatment Options, including Clinical Trials - Concerns about Participating in Clinical Trials - Types of Clinical Trials - What Happens in a Clinical Trial? - The Meaning of Informed Consent - Benefits and Risks of Participation, in the Context of COVID-19 - How and Where Clinical Trials are Conducted - How to Participate in Clinical Trials - Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Why It Is So Important in Managing Cancer
04/05/2022 Duration: 58min- Overview of Cancer Treatments - Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule - Its Important Role in Managing Cancer - Barriers to Taking Your Pills - Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners & Others - Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts & Apps - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence - Reminders from Your Pharmacy & Pharmacist - Clinical Trials on Adherence - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
03/05/2022 Duration: 59min- Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Fear of Recurrence - Finding Your New Normal - The Importance of Treatment Summaries - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Survivorship Questions & Concerns - Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Life with Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation: New Treatment Approaches
28/04/2022 Duration: 01h05min- What is Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation? - Understanding How GVHD Develops, Including Finding GVHD Early, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - Common Signs and Symptoms of GVHD - Types of GVHD: Chronic and Acute - Current Standard of Care for Managing GVHD - New & Promising Treatment Approaches for GVHD - Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy
27/04/2022 Duration: 01h22s- Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy - How the Side Effects of Immunotherapy Differ from Chemotherapy Side Effects - Review of Potential Side Effects with Guidelines for Follow-Up Care - Managing Rash & Dry Skin - Tips to Cope with Flu-Like Symptoms, including Fever - Dealing with Fatigue - Controlling Diarrhea - Reporting Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort to the Health Care Team - Tips to Manage Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort - The Role of Lifestyle, Activity & Exercise in Managing Treatment Side Effects - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Adjusting to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Over Time: Challenges and Opportunities of Taking Your Treatment on Schedule
26/04/2022 Duration: 57min- Overview of Blood Cancers Treatments - Understanding Treatment Side Effects - Working with Your Health Care Team to Manage Each Treatment Side Effect - Dealing with Blood Cancer Treatments & Other Co-Morbid Health Treatments - Adjusting to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Over Time - The Importance of Taking Your Blood Cancer Treatment on Schedule - Adherence - Can I Take My Medications at Any Time of the Day? - The Value of Time of Day Consistency in Taking Your Pills - Challenges to Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Practical Tips and Opportunities to Overcome Them - Review of Resources to Remind You to Take Your Pills on Schedule - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel, Holidays & Special Occasions - Communicating with Your Hematology Oncology Team about Adherence, including Your Pharmacist - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care: With Tips & Strategies to Find the Best Cancer Treatment & Health Care Team for You
21/03/2022 Duration: 01h03min- Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 & Its Variants & Cancer on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, including Language Spoken & Health Literacy - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live - Effect of COVID-19 & Its Variants on Health Care Systems - How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - Tips to Find Your Best Care Team - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQ Community - The Role of Housing, Cost of Treatment & Care on Your Health - Food & Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Job Commitments, Access & Transportation to Treatment & More - How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity - Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Emerging Importance of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments in Communicating with Your Health Care Team
16/03/2022 Duration: 01h10minOverview of Your Health Care Team: Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team The Importance of Communication, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants Emerging Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19 Tips to Improve Communication with Your Health Care Team Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments Do you Have the Needed Technology: Working with Your Doctor’s Office to Set-Up Needed Technology Before Your Appointment Who to Include in These Appointments - Family Members, Partner, Long Distance Caregivers Determining Three Key Questions at the Start of Your Appointment with the Health Care Team Discussing Your Treatment Options, Side Effects/Pain Management & Clinical Trial Options How Your Other Chronic Illnesses May Impact Your Cancer Treatment: Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions Discussion of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule Your Follow-Up Appointments, Care & Questions Between Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments Who to Contact Evenin
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COVID-19, Omicron & Delta Variants, COVID-19 Vaccines & Booster Vaccines: Revised Guidelines for People Living with Cancer and Their Loved Ones
07/02/2022 Duration: 01h03minHow to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from COVID-19 & Omicron & Delta Variants COVID-19 Vaccines & Booster Vaccines Other Vaccines - Flu, Pneumococcal & Shingles Vaccines COVID-19 & People Living with Cancer Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Variants How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones & Children from COVID-19 & Its Variants The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, including Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19, Delta & Omicron Variants & Cancer Self-Care & Stress Management Tips Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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What’s New in Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Blood Cancers
31/01/2022 Duration: 01h13minHow Diagnostic Technologies Contribute to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Options for Lymphoma, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma & Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) New & Emerging Diagnostic Technologies The Role of Clinical Trials How You May Participate in a Blood Cancer Clinical Trial Accessing Resources for Blood Cancer Clinical Trials The Role of the Pathologist Understanding Your Pathology Reports Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes Quality-of-Life & Lifestyle Concerns Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
24/01/2022 Duration: 01h05minOverview 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 & Vision Changes Clinical Trials Communication with Your Health Care Team Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups Communicating with the Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Preventing, Managing & Treating Infection in Adults Living with Cancer
25/10/2021 Duration: 58min* 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
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Transplantation as a Treatment Option for Blood Cancers
24/06/2021 Duration: 01h44s* Overview & Types of Transplantation, in the Context of COVID-19 * Transplantation as a Treatment Option for Multiple Myeloma * Leukemia * Lymphoma * Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) * MDS * Guidelines for Transplantation * Searching for a Donor * Follow-Up Care * Practical Tips to Manage Post Treatment Concerns * Graft vs. Host Disease * Clinical Trial Updates * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & OpenNotes * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment & Care
21/06/2021 Duration: 01h08min* 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
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Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship
09/02/2021 Duration: 01h03min- 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
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The 9/11 Community, Cancer & COVID-19
25/01/2021 Duration: 01h28s* 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