Multiple Myeloma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops
Summary: 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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Podcasts:
- 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
- Overview of Blood Cancers Treatments - Understanding Treatment Side Effects - Working with Your Health Care Team to Manage Each Treatment Side Effect - Dealing with Blood Cancer Treatments & Other Co-Morbid Health Treatments - Adjusting to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Over Time - The Importance of Taking Your Blood Cancer Treatment on Schedule - Adherence - Can I Take My Medications at Any Time of the Day? - The Value of Time of Day Consistency in Taking Your Pills - Challenges to Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Practical Tips and Opportunities to Overcome Them - Review of Resources to Remind You to Take Your Pills on Schedule - Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel, Holidays & Special Occasions - Communicating with Your Hematology Oncology Team about Adherence, including Your Pharmacist - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
- 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 - Care Coordination Challenges & Tips - Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Loved Ones - Coping with Holidays, Birthdays & Special Occasions - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions - Long-Distance Caregiving - Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress - Strategies for Self-Care - The Increasing Role of Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/ Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
- Overview of Immunotherapy, in the Context of COVID-19, Delta & Omicron - Harnessing the Immune System in Treating Cancer - 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 - Follow-Up Care: What to Expect - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
- 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
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 Evenings, Weekends & Holidays, with Their Contact Information Balancing Your Quality-of-Life with Your Health Care Needs Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Overview of CAR T-Cell Therapies, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants Understanding CARS - Chimeric Antigen Receptors When to Consider CAR T-Cell Therapies as a Treatment Choice Clinical Trials for CAR T-Cell Therapies Discussion of CAR T-Cell Therapies Managing Potential Treatment Side Effects Specific Examples of How CAR T-Cell Therapies Contributes to Oncology Care Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about CAR T-Cell Therapies The Benefits of CAR T-Cell Therapies Follow-Up Care: What to Expect Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & Follow-Up Care Appointments Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Overview of the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants Caregiving, in the Context of COVID-19 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 and Vacations Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions, Anniversaries & Birthdays Managing Family, Friends & Traditions, in the Context of Social Distancing 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 Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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
How Diagnostic Technologies Contribute to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Options for Lymphoma, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma & Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) New & Emerging Diagnostic Technologies The Role of Clinical Trials How You May Participate in a Blood Cancer Clinical Trial Accessing Resources for Blood Cancer Clinical Trials The Role of the Pathologist Understanding Your Pathology Reports Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes Quality-of-Life & Lifestyle Concerns Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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
Discussion of the Progress in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma Current Standard of Care, including Clinical Trial Updates New Treatment Approaches 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 Appointment, in the Context of COVID-19 Lifestyle, Physical Activity & Balance Concerns, with Practical Tips & Guidelines Roadmap 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 Blood Cancers, in the Context of COVID-19 * New Research Presented at ASH * Disease-Specific Treatment Updates from ASH on: * Lymphoma * Multiple Myeloma * Leukemia * Myeloproliferative Disorders * The Role of Precision Medicine & Clinical Trials * The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for These Appointments to Increase Their Benefits, including Technology, List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes * Key Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns & Goal of Care * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
* Overview of Infection, Its Prevention, Management & Treatment in People Living with Cancer * Understanding Drug-Resistant Infection & Cancer * 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 (AMR) * 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 * How Drug-Resistant Infections May be Treated at Home * 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, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Follow-Up Care * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
* Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19 * 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 * 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