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CancerCare's free Connect Education Workshops are a way for people to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of their home or office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information in these workshops to help you and your loved ones better understand and cope with your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, treatment side effects, pain management, doctor-patient communication and other important topics.

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CancerCare's free Connect Education Workshops are a way for people to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of their home or office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information in these workshops to help you and your loved ones better understand and cope with your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, treatment side effects, pain management, doctor-patient communication and other important topics.

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

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

    - Overview of the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
    - Deciding to Become a Caregiver
    - Your Important Role in Decision Making
    - Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team
    - Your Role in Adherence: Weekends, Holidays & Vacations
    - Coping with Each Day, on Special Occasions, Anniversaries, & Birthdays
    - Managing Family, Friends, & Traditions
    - Long-Distance Caregiving
    - The Benefits of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Self-Care Tips for Managing Lifestyle, Nutrition, Hydration & Stress
    - Relaxation Exercises for Caregivers
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    • 58 min
    Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

    Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

    - Discussion of the Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
    - Current Standard of Care, Including Clinical Trial Updates
    - New & Emerging Treatments
    - The Role of Transplantation
    - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
    - Reducing Complications of Bone Disease
    - Talking with Your Treatment Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
    - The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments
    - Lifestyle, Physical Activity & Balance Concerns, with Practical Tips
    - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
    - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You

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

    - Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment
    - Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing
    - The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine
    - Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment
    - Do I Need Biomarker Testing for My Cancer?
    - How is Biomarker Testing Done? Using Samples of Your Cancer & Your Healthy Cells
    - Samples are Sent to the Lab Where Pathologists Test for Certain Biomarkers
    - Some Results Might Lead to Genetic Testing – Inherited or Germline Mutations
    - Some Biomarker Testing is Done as Part of Clinical Trials for New Cancer Treatments
    - Other Uses of Biomarkers – Determining a Person’s Cancer Risk or Finding Cancer
    - Biomarkers Used to Show if a Treatment is Effective or May Show if Cancer is Returning – Examples Will Be Provided
    - Biomarkers Play Such an Important Role in Choosing the Best Treatment for You & in Determining Your Progress
    - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects

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

    - Why Chemotherapy Causes Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort
    - Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand & Cope with Potential Treatment Side Effects with a Plan to Manage or Prevent Them
    - Common Treatment Gastrointestinal (GI) Side Effects - You May Not Experience All of These - Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth Sores, Stomatitis, Diarrhea, Constipation, Weight Gain or Weight Loss
    - How Health Care Teams Approach Management & Prevention of These Common GI Side Effects
    - Prevention Strategies
    - The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects
    - Current Research Directions to Improve Control of GI Treatment Side Effects
    - Developing a Detailed Plan with Your Oncology Team to Manage & Prevent GI Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects
    - The Importance of Being Prepared Before Treatment Starts
    - New Agents
    - The Importance of Clinical Trials
    - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
    - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer

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

    - Overview and Definition of Biomarkers
    - What Are Some Examples of Biomarker Testing
    - How Biomarker Testing Provides Useful Information for Cancer Treatment
    - Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer Is So Important
    - The Role of the Pathologist
    - Benefits of Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine
    - Predicting Response to Treatment
    - Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
    - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
    - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
    - Quality-of-Life Concerns
    - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy

    Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy

    - Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors
    - Identity, Relationships & Intimacy
    - Dating
    - Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship
    - Communicating about Sex
    - Sexuality & Intimacy
    - Sex Drive: Ability & Desire
    - Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness, Premature Menopause, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation & Sperm Banking
    - Low Desire: How to Get My Groove Back
    - Body Image: Feeling Improved Sexual Self-Esteem
    - Fertility Choices & Coping with Infertility
    - Medical Options for Assisted Pregnancy
    - Health Maintenance Needs for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
    - Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
    - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

    • 1 hr

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