Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Its Importance in Treating Cancer




Multiple Myeloma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops show

Summary: * Overview of Cancer Treatments * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule * Its Importance in Treating 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 * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Adherence and the Challenges You are Experiencing * Reminders from Your Pharmacy & Pharmacist * Clinical Trials on Adherence * Questions for Our Panel of Experts