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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.

  1. May 6

    Participating in Decisions about Your Care

    - Coping with the Practical, Social & Emotional Challenges of Cancer - How a Cancer Diagnosis Affects Family, Partners & Loved Ones - Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatment Facility - What to Do When Presented with Multiple Treatment Options - When & How to Seek a Second Opinion - Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team - Getting Copies of Your Medical Reports to Review with Your Team - How to Anticipate, Prevent & Manage the Side Effects of Treatment - Understanding Your Treatment Choices & Follow-Up Care Plan - Your Survivorship Care Plan - Tips on Self-Advocacy & Advocating with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    56 min

  2. Apr 29

    Treatment Update on Oral, Head and Neck Cancer

    - Overview of Oral, Head & Neck Cancer, Including Staging & Diagnosing - Surgical Interventions, Including Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - The Difference Between HPV Positive and HPV Negative Head and Neck Cancer Diagnoses - New Chemotherapy Options - Concurrent Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy - Key Questions in Making Treatment Decisions - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Managing Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, & Pain - Guidelines & Tips for the Care of Your Teeth, Gums, & Mouth - Speech and Swallowing Rehabilitation - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team: Key Questions to Ask About Your Quality-of-Life Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    56 min

  3. Apr 28

    Cáncer de Mama en la Comunidad Hispana

    - Cáncer de Mama en la Comunidad Hispana - Pruebas Diagnósticas: Grado y Receptores Hormonales - Opciones De Tratamiento Estándar, Incluyendo Cirugía, Reconstrucción, Quimioterapia, Radioterapia y Tratamientos Dirigidos - Cómo las Pruebas Diagnósticas y de Biomarcadores Orientan las Opciones de Tratamiento - Enfoques Actuales y Nuevos Para Su Tratamiento - El Importante Papel de los Ensayos Clínicos en la Comunidad Hispana - Cómo la Investigación Amplía las Opciones de Tratamiento - Consejos Para Manejar los Efectos Secundarios del Tratamiento, los Síntomas, las Molestias y el Dolor - Preocupaciones de las Mujeres y los Hombres Hispanos con Cáncer de Mama - Comunicación con Su Equipo de Atención Médica - El Papel Cada Vez Mayor de las Citas de Telemedicina/Telesalud - Guías para Prepararse para Citas de Telemedicina/Telesalud, Incluyendo la Tecnología, una Lista Preparada de Preguntas y la Discusión de OpenNotes - Preguntas Clave para Hacerle a su Equipo de Atención Médica Sobre Preocupaciones Relacionadas con la Calidad de Vida - Preguntas para Nuestro Panel de Expertos - Breast Cancer in the Hispanic Community - Diagnostic Testing: Grade & Hormone Receptors - Standard Treatment Options, Including Surgery, Reconstruction, Chemotherapy, Radiation & Targeted Treatments - How Diagnostic & Biomarker Testing Inform Treatment Options - Current & New Approaches to Your Treatment - The Important Role of Clinical Trials in the Hispanic Community - How Research Increases Treatment Options - Tips for Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Concerns of Hispanic Women & Men with Breast Cancer - Communicating with Your Healthcare Team - The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    1h 5m

  4. Apr 27

    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: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of Open Notes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    52 min

  5. Apr 15

    Coping with Cancer

    - How to Cope While Waiting for Test Results from Cancer Work-Up - Managing Cancer When You Have Other Health Problems - The Impact of Chronic Illness on Cancer Treatment - The Importance of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Knowing When to Call Your Health Care Team Between Appointments - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - The Role of the Dietitian & Physical Therapist in Helping You Cope with Cancer - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Managing the Emotional, Social, Practical & Financial Issues of Coping with Cancer - Creating the Right Care Plan for You, Including Scheduling Appointments & Follow-Up Care - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    1h 7m

  6. Mar 27

    Thyroid Cancer: New Trends in Treatment

    - Overview of Thyroid Cancer - Diagnosis & Staging - Updates on Treatment Options - Clinical Trial Updates - New Treatment Approaches for Refractory Thyroid Cancer - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team: Key Questions to Ask - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Your Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    1h 11m

  7. Mar 12

    Advances in the Treatment of Renal Cell Cancer

    - Overview of Renal Cell Cancer, Including Diagnosing & Staging - Current Standard of Care for Early Stage Renal Cell Cancer - Treatments for Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer - New Treatment Approaches - Targeted Cancer Therapies - The Role of Clinical Trials - How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Managing Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    1 hr

  8. Mar 6

    Veterans and Cancer: Unique Challenges

    - Overview of the Unique Challenges for Veterans Living with Cancer - Your Veteran’s Identity - Veterans Coping with Cancer - Co-Morbidities Impact on Veterans - Overview & Definition of Fatigue - Evaluation & Treatment of Fatigue - Post-Traumatic Stress, Pain Management & Survivorship - Adherence to Treatment Plans: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Tips to Overcome Barriers in Coordinating Care in Different Health Care Settings - Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) Medical Centers & Non VHA Hospitals - Stresses on Caregivers in Coordinating Care - Long Distance Caregivers - Self-Care Tips for Veterans Living with Cancer & Their Loved Ones - Helpful Hints in Communicating with Your Health Care Team & Health Care Providers - Finding & Using Practical Resources, Including Veteran Specific Resources - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

    1h 8m
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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
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Cancer Care, Inc.