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Basal Cell Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops CancerCare
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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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Veterans Living with Cancer
* 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 -
Treatment Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule – Why It Is So Important
* 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 -
Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers
* 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 -
What are Biosimilars? Understanding Their Role in Cancer Treatment: Current and Future Perspectives
* 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 -
Current Perspectives in Cancer Survivorship
* 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 -
The New Coronavirus (COVID-19): Emerging Guidelines for People Living & Coping with Cancer
* 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
