Lung Cancer Cancercare Connect Education Workshops

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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.

Episódios

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: For Caregivers - Practical Tips for Coping

    16/05/2023 Duração: 58min

    - Overview of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Taking on the Role of the Caregiver - What Research Tells Us about Caregivers - The Caregiver’s Role in Decision Making for a Loved One with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Challenges & Rewards of Caregiving - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions & Birthdays - Managing Family and Friends - Long-Distance Caregiving - Self-Care Tips for Managing Stress of Caregiving - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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

    15/05/2023 Duração: 01h04min

    - Disproportionate Burden of COVID, Omicron & 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 & Omicron 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 - 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

  • Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship

    02/05/2023 Duração: 01h01min

    - Overview of Cancer Survivorship - 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 & Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare 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

    05/04/2023 Duração: 57min

    - 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 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

  • Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer

    03/04/2023 Duração: 57min

    - Definition of a Caregiver - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being - Caregiving for an Older Adult - Caregiving for a Younger Adult - Couples, Partners, Siblings & Friends - Challenges of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors - Family, Partners & Friend Communication - Care Coordinator Challenges & Tips - Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Loved Ones - Coping with Holidays, Birthday & Special Occasions - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions - Long-Distance Caregiving - Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress - Strategies for Self-Care - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Prepared List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Understanding the Role of Immunotherapy in Treating Cancer

    22/03/2023 Duração: 01h06min

    - Overview of Immunotherapy, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu - Harnessing the Immune System in Treating Cancers, including Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Melanoma & Lymphoma - Clinical Trial Updates: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Examples of Immunotherapy in Prevention, Treatment & Recurrence Prevention of Cancer - Cancer Vaccines - Reporting Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort to the Health Care Team - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Logistics, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Follow-Up Care: What to Expect - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Biomarker Testing & Treatment Trends

    21/03/2023 Duração: 01h05min

    - Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Overview, in the Context of COVID, Its Variants & Seasonal Flu - Definition of Genomics & Biomarker Testing - The Difference between Genomics & Genetics - The Role of Biomarker Testing in the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Specific Examples of How Biomarker Testing May Inform Treatment Decisions - Precision Medicine & Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Current Research in Genomics & Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Liquid Biopsies - The Role of the Pathologist - Reviewing Your Biomarker Testing with Your Health Care Team - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Biomarker Testing & Its Benefits for Your Treatment Choices - 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

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: What's New

    07/03/2023 Duração: 01h03s

    - Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu - Current Standard of Care - The Role of Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology & Targeted Cancer Therapies - New Treatment Approaches - The Role of Biomarkers & Precision Medicine in Informing Treatment Choices - How Clinical Trials Contribute to Treatment Options - New Ways to Manage Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Key Questions to Ask When Communicating with Your Health Care Team - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - The Important Role of Movement - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers

    23/01/2023 Duração: 58min

    - Overview & 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, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of 2021 Care’s Act - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • What’s New In Precision Medicine

    30/11/2022 Duração: 01h03min

    - Understanding Precision Medicine: Overview & Value of Precision Medicine - How is Precision Medicine Different from Targeted Treatments? - Precision Medicine’s Role in Informing Treatment Decisions: Predicting Response to Treatment - The Role of Precision Medicine in Deciding the Treatment for Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Leukemia, Colon Cancer and Breast Cancer - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Precision Medicine & Its Benefits - Update on Clinical Trials, including Basket Trials - The Role of the Pathologist - OpenNotes - Asking Your Health Care Team and Pathologist to Help You Understand OpenNotes - How Precision Medicine Contributes to Treatment Options and Quality-of-Life - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology and Prepared List of Questions on Precision Medicine and OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

    22/08/2022 Duração: 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"

    16/08/2022 Duração: 01h37min

    - How ASCO Advances Equitable Cancer Care Through Innovations - Lung Cancer - Colorectal Cancer - Quality-of-Life Issues - Pancreas Cancer - Supportive Care Issues - Lymphoma - Leukemia - Oral and Head and Neck Cancer - Melanoma - Wrap-Up of Part II

  • What’s New in Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Small Cell Lung Cancer

    28/06/2022 Duração: 54min

    * Overview & Definition of Diagnostic Technologies for Small Cell Lung Cancer * How Diagnostic Technologies Work * Examples of How Diagnostic Technologies Inform the Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer * Understanding the FDA’s Accelerated Approval Program: How It Increases Your Treatment Options * Combination Systemic Treatment for Metastatic Small Cell Lung Cancer * Diagnostic Technologies, Targeted Therapies & Precision Medicine * The Role of the Pathologist * OpenNotes - Asking Your Healthcare Team & Pathologist to Help You Understand OpenNotes * Clinical Trials: How Diagnostic Technology Research Contributes to Treatment Choices * The Benefits of Combination Therapy in the Treatment of People Living with SCLC * Talking with Your Healthcare Team about the Most Current Treatment Choices for SCLC & Quality-of-Life Issues * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointment * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Genomic Testing and Current Trends in the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

    21/06/2022 Duração: 56min

    * Overview of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 * Definition of Genomics & Genomic Testing * The Difference between Genomics & Genetics * The Role of Genomic Testing in the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer * Specific Examples of How Genomic Testing May Inform Treatment Decisions * Precision Medicine * Current Research in Genomics * Liquid Biopsies * The Role of the Pathologist * Reviewing Your Pathology Report with Your Pathologist & Health Care Team * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Genomic Testing & Its Benefits for Your Treatment * Follow-Up Care * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects: Prevention & Management

    10/06/2022 Duração: 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

  • Small Cell Lung Cancer: Treatment Update

    24/05/2022 Duração: 01h05min

    - Overview of Small Cell Lung Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 - The Role of Chemotherapy & Radiation Oncology - Clinical Trials: How They Contribute to Treatment Options - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - When to Call Your Health Care Team about Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - The Role of Activity, Movement & Lifestyle - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Roadmap to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer

    18/05/2022 Duração: 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

  • For Caregivers: Practical Tips to Cope with Your Loved One’s Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

    17/05/2022 Duração: 01h03min

    - Overview of Lung Cancer & Current Standard of Care, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - The Role of the Caregiver - Caregiver’s Role in Decision-Making for a Loved One with Lung Cancer - What Research Tells Us about Caregivers - Challenges & Opportunities in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Coping On Special Occasions, Birthdays & Holidays - Managing Family & Friends, in the Context of COVID-19 - Strategies for Adherence by Caregivers - Coping with Co-Morbid Health Concerns - Long-Distance Caregiving - Self-Care Tips for Coping with Stress - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Treatment Advances

    10/05/2022 Duração: 01h02min

    - Overview of Lung Cancer & Current Standard of Care, in the Context of COVID-19 - The Role of Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology & Targeted Cancer Therapies - New Treatment Approaches - The Role of Precision Medicine in Informing Treatment Choices - How Clinical Trials Contribute to Treatment Options - Managing Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - The Important Role of Lifestyle, Movement, Activity & Balance - Key Questions to Ask When Communicating with Your Health Care Team - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Scheduling Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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

    04/05/2022 Duração: 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

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