Multiple Myeloma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

* Overview of Cancer Survivorship * Managing Post-Treatment Late Effects * The Importance of Treatment Summaries * Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor * The Benefits of Communicating with Your Health Care Team * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* What is Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation? * Understanding How GVHD Develops, including Finding GVHD Early * Common Signs and Symptoms of GVHD * Types of GVHD: Chronic and Acute * Current Standard of Care for Managing GVHD * New and Promising Treatment Approaches for GVHD * Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about GVHD * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview & Definition of Biosimilars * The Difference Between Biosimilars & Generic Drugs * How Biosimilars Work & Their Use * Examples of Biosimilars * Implications in Managing the Cost of Cancer Treatments * Clinical Trials: How Biosimilar Research Contributes to Treatment Options * The Benefits of Biosimilars * Current Use in the Care of People Living with Cancer * Manufacturing & Safety Issues * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Biosimilars * Current & Future Perspectives * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* How the Side Effects of Immunotherapy Differ from Chemotherapy Side Effects * Review of Potential Side Effects with Guidelines for Follow-Up Care * Managing Rash and Dry Skin * Sun Safety Hints * Tips to Cope with Flu-like Symptoms, including Fever * Dealing with Fatigue * Controlling Diarrhea * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Immunotherapy * Harnessing the Immune System in Treating Cancer * The Emerging Role of Immunotherapy * How Immunotherapy Offers New Cancer Treatment Options * Clinical Trials Updates * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Examples of Immunotherapy in Prevention, Treatment and Recurrence Prevention of Cancer * Cancer Vaccines * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Multiple Myeloma * Current Standard of Care * New Treatment Approaches * The Role of Transplantation * Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Practical Tips for Symptom & Pain Management * Reducing Complications of Bone Disease * Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Quality of Life Concerns * Physical Activity Concerns, Tips & Guidelines * Questions for Our Panel of

* Overview of Cancer Treatments * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule * The Importance of Adherence in Managing Cancer * Barriers to Taking Your Pills * Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Family, Partners and Others * Computer, Tablet and Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts, and Apps * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel and Holidays * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence * Reminders from Your Pharmacy and Pharmacist * Clinical Trials on Adherence * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Why Some Chemotherapy Agents Cause Nausea and Vomiting * How Health Care Teams Approach Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting * Prevention Strategies * The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects * Current Research Directions to Improve Control of Nausea and Vomiting * New Agents * The Importance of Clinical Trials * Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Blood Cancers * New Research Presented at ASH * Disease-Specific Treatment Updates: Leukemia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma * The Role of Personalized Medicine and Clinical Trials * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment Options * Quality-of-Life Concerns and Goals of Care * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important * What Happens in a Clinical Trial? * The Meaning of Informed Consent * Benefits and Risks of Participation * How and Where Clinical Trials Are Conducted * How Can You Participate in Clinical Trials * Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials * Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation * Understanding How GVHD Develops, including Finding GVHD Early * Common Signs and Symptoms of GVHD * Types of GVHD: Chronic and Acute * Current Standard of Care for Managing GVHD * New and Promising Treatment Approaches for GVHD * Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about GVHD * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments * Causes & Risk Factors * Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes * Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision & Field of Vision, Cataracts, Floaters & Flashing Lights * The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team * Tips to Manage Low Vision * How Eye Products May 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

* Definition of Stress * Common Stressors * Recognizing the Common Symptoms of Stress * The Impact of Stress on Well-Being * Using Mind Body Techniques to Cope with Stress * Learning to Focus on Specific Stressors * Stress Management Tips * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview and Definition of Generic Drugs * The Difference Between Generic Drugs and Brand Name Drugs * Are Generic Drugs as Effective as Brand-Name Drugs in Cancer Treatment? * Managing the Costs of Treatment with Generic Drugs * How are Generic Drugs Approved? * The Difference Between Generic Drugs and Biosimilars * The Role of Clinical Trials * The Benefits of Generic Drugs * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Generic Drugs in the Treatment of Cancer * Current and Future Perspectives * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview and Definition of Generic Drugs * The Difference Between Generic Drugs and Brand Name Drugs * Are Generic Drugs as Effective as Brand-Name Drugs in Cancer Treatment? * Managing the Costs of Treatment with Generic Drugs * How are Generic Drugs Approved? * The Difference Between Generic Drugs and Biosimilars * The Role of Clinical Trials * The Benefits of Generic Drugs * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Generic Drugs in the Treatment of Cancer * Current and Future Perspectives * Questions for Our Panel of Experts