Gastric Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops CancerCare

- 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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