Breast Cancer Cancercare Connect Education Workshops

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Synopsis

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.

Episodes

  • The Benefits of Clinical Trials for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

    02/11/2022 Duration: 56min

    * The Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Why Clinical Trials Are Important as a Treatment Option for Triple Negative Breast Cancer * What Happens in a Clinical Trial * Stages of Clinical Trials * New Research in the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) * Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials * The Meaning of Informed Consent * Benefits & Risks of Participation * How & Where Clinical Trials are Conducted * How to Participate in Clinical Trials * Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes * Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer

    26/10/2022 Duration: 59min

    - Updates on the Treatment of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 - Novel Treatment Therapies - Clinical Trial Updates - How Research Offers Additional Treatment Options - Biomarkers, Diagnostic Testing & Genomics: Why They Are So Important - The Role of Precision Medicine in Improving Treatment Decisions - Sequencing of Treatments - Tips to Prevent & Manage Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team, including Lifestyle & Quality-of-Life Concerns - Practical Strategies to Cope with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer - How to Find the Financial, Emotional & Social Supports to Cope - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Triple Negative Breast Cancer and African American Women

    19/10/2022 Duration: 54min

    - Overview of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 - The Difference in Triple Negative Breast Cancer for Black/African American Women - Triple Negative Breast Cancer &African American Women - The Role of Surgery - Precision Medicine & Treatment Sequencing - Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - Clinical Trial Updates - How Clinical Trial Participation Contributes to Treatment Options - Tips to Manage Treatment Side Effects, Neuropathy, Discomfort & Pain - Follow-Up Care Plan - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Follow-Up Appointments - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Metastatic Breast Cancer: Treatment Updates

    12/10/2022 Duration: 56min

    - Overview of Metastatic Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 - Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - Updates on Clinical Trials - How Clinical Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Biomarkers, Diagnostic Testing & Technologies: Why They Are Important in Informing Treatment Decisions for Metastatic Breast Cancer - Preventing and Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptom, Discomfort & Pain - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Coping with the Fear of Recurrence

    19/09/2022 Duration: 01h02min

    - Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - Fear of Recurrence - Concerns that Cancer May Come Back - Events that May Trigger Fear of Recurrence - Living with Continuing Uncertainty - Promoting Effective Health Care Communication - Making Informed Treatment Choices - Follow-Up Care - Tips for Coping with Fear of Recurrence - Balancing Reality with Stress Management Tips - Using Mind Body Techniques to Cope with Fear of Recurrence - How to Select the Mind Body Techniques that Are Best for You - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life & Lifestyles Concerns - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

    22/08/2022 Duration: 55min

    - 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 Communication - How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Roadmap to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Highlights from the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting – “Advancing Equitable Cancer Care Through Innovation"

    04/08/2022 Duration: 01h25min

    - Advancing Equitable Care Through Innovation - Breast Cancer - Ovarian Cancer - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Prostate Cancer - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment Choices - Brain Cancer - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Sarcoma - Wrap-Up of Part I

  • HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer: What’s New in Treatment & Quality-of-Life

    29/06/2022 Duration: 57min

    - HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 - Biomarker, Genomic & Diagnostic Testing: Grade & Hormone Receptors - Standard Treatment Options, including Targeted Therapy - How Biomarker Testing Informs Treatment Decisions - New & Emerging Targeted Treatments - Updates on Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials - How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - What’s New in the Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, Neuropathy, Pain & Long-Term Effects - The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects: Prevention & Management

    10/06/2022 Duration: 01h01min

    - Overview of Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort, in the Context of COVID-19 and its Variants - Working with Your Healthcare Team to Prevent & Manage Treatment Side Effects - Common Treatment Side Effects - How Your Health Care Team Prevents & Manages Treatment Side Effects, in the Context of COVID-19 - The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Current Research to Improve Control of Treatment Side Effects - Planning with Your Oncology Team to Prevent & Manage Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects - Tips to Prepare for Chemotherapy Before Treatment Begins - Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • The Role of Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancer

    08/06/2022 Duration: 54min

    - The Role of Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancer - Overview of Breast Cancer - The Role of Precision Medicine in Informing Treatment Choices - Current Standard of Care - The Role of Radiation Therapy - When is Radiation Therapy Recommended? - Types of Radiation Therapy - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Radiation Therapy - Possible Side Effects of Radiation Therapy: Short & Long-Term Effects - Managing the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy - Follow-Up Care - Quality-of-Life Concerns - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer

    18/05/2022 Duration: 01h01min

    - Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - Understanding Your Treatment Options, including Clinical Trials - Concerns about Participating in Clinical Trials - Types of Clinical Trials - What Happens in a Clinical Trial? - The Meaning of Informed Consent - Benefits and Risks of Participation, in the Context of COVID-19 - How and Where Clinical Trials are Conducted - How to Participate in Clinical Trials - Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Why It Is So Important in Managing Cancer

    04/05/2022 Duration: 58min

    - Overview of Cancer Treatments - Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule - Its Important Role in Managing Cancer - Barriers to Taking Your Pills - Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners & Others - Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts & Apps - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence - Reminders from Your Pharmacy & Pharmacist - Clinical Trials on Adherence - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship

    03/05/2022 Duration: 59min

    - Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Fear of Recurrence - Finding Your New Normal - The Importance of Treatment Summaries - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Survivorship Questions & Concerns - Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy

    27/04/2022 Duration: 01h22s

    - Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy - How the Side Effects of Immunotherapy Differ from Chemotherapy Side Effects - Review of Potential Side Effects with Guidelines for Follow-Up Care - Managing Rash & Dry Skin - Tips to Cope with Flu-Like Symptoms, including Fever - Dealing with Fatigue - Controlling Diarrhea - Reporting Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort to the Health Care Team - Tips to Manage Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort - The Role of Lifestyle, Activity & Exercise in Managing Treatment Side Effects - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care: With Tips & Strategies to Find the Best Cancer Treatment & Health Care Team for You

    21/03/2022 Duration: 01h03min

    - Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 & Its Variants & Cancer on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, including Language Spoken & Health Literacy - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live - Effect of COVID-19 & Its Variants on Health Care Systems - How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - Tips to Find Your Best Care Team - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQ Community - The Role of Housing, Cost of Treatment & Care on Your Health - Food & Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Job Commitments, Access & Transportation to Treatment & More - How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity - Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Emerging Importance of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments in Communicating with Your Health Care Team

    16/03/2022 Duration: 01h10min

    Overview of Your Health Care Team: Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team The Importance of Communication, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants Emerging Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19 Tips to Improve Communication with Your Health Care Team Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments Do you Have the Needed Technology: Working with Your Doctor’s Office to Set-Up Needed Technology Before Your Appointment Who to Include in These Appointments - Family Members, Partner, Long Distance Caregivers Determining Three Key Questions at the Start of Your Appointment with the Health Care Team Discussing Your Treatment Options, Side Effects/Pain Management & Clinical Trial Options How Your Other Chronic Illnesses May Impact Your Cancer Treatment: Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions Discussion of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule Your Follow-Up Appointments, Care & Questions Between Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments Who to Contact Evenin

  • Metastatic Breast Cancer in African Americans: New Treatments

    24/02/2022 Duration: 01h05min

    What’s New in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer in African Americans, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants Finding a Health Care Team to Treat Your Metastatic Breast Cancer Novel Treatment Approaches The Importance of African Americans Participating in Clinical Trials How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options Diagnostic Testing & Technologies: Why They Are Important The Role of the Pathologist How Precision Medicine Improves Treatment Decisions Coping with Metastatic Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Neuropathy, Discomfort & Pain Guidelines to Prepare for These Appointments, including Technology, List of Prepared Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns & Follow-Up Care Coping with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Financial, Emotional, Social & Resource Navigation Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • COVID-19, Omicron & Delta Variants, COVID-19 Vaccines & Booster Vaccines: Revised Guidelines for People Living with Cancer and Their Loved Ones

    07/02/2022 Duration: 01h03min

    How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from COVID-19 & Omicron & Delta Variants COVID-19 Vaccines & Booster Vaccines Other Vaccines - Flu, Pneumococcal & Shingles Vaccines COVID-19 & People Living with Cancer Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Variants How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones & Children from COVID-19 & Its Variants The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, including Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19, Delta & Omicron Variants & Cancer Self-Care & Stress Management Tips Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

    24/01/2022 Duration: 01h05min

    Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments Cause & Risk Factors Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, 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 Communication with Your Health Care Team Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups Communicating with the Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • What’s New in Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Solid Cancer Tumors

    20/12/2021 Duration: 01h02min

    Overview of Solid Cancer Tumors Definition of Diagnostic Technologies How Diagnostic Technologies Work & Are Used Examples of How Diagnostic Technologies Inform/Transform the Treatment of Solid Cancer Tumors The Role of the Pathologist Predicting Hereditary Risk Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers, Genomics, & Precision Medicine Targeted Therapies Clinical Trials: How Diagnostic Technology Research Contributes to Treatment Choices The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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