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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.
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New Perspectives in the Treatment of Advanced Skin Cancer: Advanced Basal Cell & Squamous Cell Cancer
- Overview of Advanced Skin Cancers, Including Basal Cell & Squamous Cell Cancers
- New Treatment Approaches
- Emerging Role of Targeted Therapy
- Clinical Trial Updates
- Managing Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain
- Tips for Caring for Your Skin During Cancer Treatments
- Sun & Wind Safety Tips
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
- The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts -
Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
- 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 & Communicating with Your Health Care Team
- Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts -
The Role of Nutrition, Exercise and Meditation in Coping with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
- Overview of MPN-Related Weight Changes
- Causes of Your Weight Loss or Weight Gain
- Strategies for Managing Your Weight
- Common Weight-Related, Eating, & Hydration Questions to Ask Your Doctor & Health Care Team
- Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
- Benefits of Physical Activity
- How Meditation & Integrative Medicine May Help You Cope
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments including: Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts -
Update on Follicular Lymphoma
- Overview of Follicular Lymphoma
- Treatment Options for Newly Diagnosed
- Treatment Options for Relapsed/Refractory Disease
- Clinical Trial Updates
- How Research Contributes to Treatment Options
- New & Emerging Treatments
- Factors that May Affect Treatment Planning
- Side Effect Prevention & Management
- Tips to Improve Communicating with the Health Care Team
- The Importance of Communication
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
- Practical & Psychosocial Support to Cope with Follicular Lymphoma
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts -
Diverse Populations Living with Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Advances
- Overview of Diverse Populations Living with Multiple Myeloma
- How Race May Impact Your Access to the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
- Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy
- Current Standard of Care
- New & Emerging Treatments
- The Role of Transplantation
- Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
- Reducing Complications of Bone Disease
- How to Find Your Best Care Team
- Talking with Your Treatment Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
- The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
- How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity
- Lifestyle, Physical Activity & Balance Concerns, with Practical Tips
- Food Insecurity & Food Deserts: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition
- Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes
- How to Cope with Health Care Disparities
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts -
Coping with the Stresses of Caregiving When Your Loved One Has Multiple Myeloma
- Overview of the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
- 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 & Vacations
- Coping with Each Day, on Special Occasions, Anniversaries, & Birthdays
- Managing Family, Friends, & Traditions
- 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
- Relaxation Exercises for Caregivers
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts