Multiple Myeloma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops CancerCare

- 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

- Overview of Diverse Populations Living with Multiple Myeloma
- How Race May Impact Your Access to the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
- Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy
- Current Standard of Care
- New & Emerging Treatments
- The Role of Transplantation
- Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
- Reducing Complications of Bone Disease
- How to Find Your Best Care Team
- Talking with Your Treatment Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
- The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
- How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity
- Lifestyle, Physical Activity & Balance Concerns, with Practical Tips
- Food Insecurity & Food Deserts: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition
- Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes
- How to Cope with Health Care Disparities
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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