Kidney Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

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Kidney Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

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.

  1. 23 SEPT

    Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer

    - Definition of a Caregiver - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being - Caregiving for an Older Adult - Caregiving for a Younger Adult - Caregiving for a Friend - Caregivers for Cancer Survivors - Couples, Partners, Siblings & Friends - Family, Partner & Friend Communication - Care Coordination: Challenges & Tips - Stresses on Family, Partners & Loved Ones - Coping with Holidays, Birthdays & Special Occasions - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions - The Important Role of Long-Distance Caregivers - Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress - Strategies for Self-Care - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of Open Notes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    52 min

  2. 10 SEPT

    Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship

    - 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 and Encounter Notes - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist and Primary Care Doctor, Including Discussion of Health Screening and Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, and Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    56 min

  3. 27 JUN

    Current Perspectives on the Future of Cancer Research

    - Understanding the Future of Cancer Research & Clinical Trials - Increased Focus on Earlier Detection & Treatment of Cancer - Health Care Disparities Research - Enhanced Knowledge of the Molecular Portrait of Cancer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Approaches for Diagnosis & Treatment of Cancer - Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Mutations in DNA Mismatch Repair Genes – Implications for Treatment - Immunotherapy - CAR T Cell Therapy - Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors & Blockade - Monoclonal Antibodies - Cancer Treatment Vaccines - Immune System Modulators - Targeted Immunotherapies - Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT) - Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) - Robotic Surgery - Additional Focus on Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition & Hydration - Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    1h 13m

  4. 17 JUN

    How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment

    - Disproportionate Burden of COVID & Cancer on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live on Your Access to Oncology Care - Effect of COVID on Health Care Systems - How Race May Impact Your Access to Cancer Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - How to Find the Right Cancer Care Team for You - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQI+ Community - Costs of Housing & Cancer Treatment - Food & Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Work Commitments & Transportation to Treatment - Your Rights Under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) & Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - How Telehealth May Help You with Greater Health Equity - Practical Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Trusted Family/Friend to Join the Appointment, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    59 min

  5. 12 JUN

    What’s New in Precision Medicine

    - Understanding Precision Medicine: Overview & Value of Precision Medicine - How Precision Medicine is Different from Targeted Treatments? - Precision Medicine Role’s in Informing Treatment Decisions: Predicting Response to Treatment - The Role of Precision Medicine in Deciding the Treatment for Lung Cancer, Leukemia & Colon Cancer - Talking with Your Health Care Team About Precision Medicine & its Benefits - The Role of the Pathologist - OpenNotes – Asking Your Health Care Team & Pathologist to Help You Understand OpenNotes - How Precision Medicine Contributes to Treatment Options & Quality of Life - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology & Prepared List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    1 hr

  6. 13 MAY

    Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer

    - 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 for Caregivers of Cancer Survivors - Family, Partner, & 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

    1h 1m

  7. 22 APR

    Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions about Your Care

    - 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 - Languages 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: Languages 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 Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    58 min

  8. 8 APR

    Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

    - 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 & Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    55 min
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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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  • Creator
    CancerCare
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2024
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Cancer Care, Inc.

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