Colorectal Cancer Cancercare Connect Education Workshops

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Sinopsis

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.

Episodios

  • Understanding Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers

    23/01/2023 Duración: 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

  • Advances in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer

    05/12/2022 Duración: 57min

    - Overview of Colorectal Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - Predicting Response to Treatment - Staging & Biomarker Testing - Role of Precision Medicine, including Heritable & Non-Heritable Genetic & Genomic Testing - The Role of Targeted Cancer Therapies - Clinical Trial Updates - How Research Contributes to Treatment Options - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns & Follow-Up Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • What’s New In Precision Medicine

    30/11/2022 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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

  • Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects: Prevention & Management

    10/06/2022 Duración: 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

  • Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer

    18/05/2022 Duración: 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

  • Colorectal Cancer Treatment: Progress and Advances

    16/05/2022 Duración: 56min

    - Overview of Colorectal Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 & its Variants - Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - Predicting Response to Treatment - Staging & Biomarker Testing - Role of Precision Medicine, including Heritable & Non-Heritable Genetic & Genomic Testing - The Role of Targeted Cancer Therapies - Clinical Trial Updates - How Research Contributes to Treatment Options - Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms & Pain - Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns & Follow-Up Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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

    04/05/2022 Duración: 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

  • Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship

    03/05/2022 Duración: 59min

    - Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Fear of Recurrence - Finding Your New Normal - The Importance of Treatment Summaries - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Survivorship Questions & Concerns - Guidelines 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

    27/04/2022 Duración: 01h22s

    - 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

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

    21/03/2022 Duración: 01h03min

    - 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

  • Emerging Importance of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments in Communicating with Your Health Care Team

    16/03/2022 Duración: 01h10min

    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 Evenin

  • COVID-19, Omicron & Delta Variants, COVID-19 Vaccines & Booster Vaccines: Revised Guidelines for People Living with Cancer and Their Loved Ones

    07/02/2022 Duración: 01h03min

    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

  • Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

    24/01/2022 Duración: 01h05min

    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

  • What’s New in Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Solid Cancer Tumors

    20/12/2021 Duración: 01h02min

    Overview of Solid Cancer Tumors Definition of Diagnostic Technologies How Diagnostic Technologies Work & Are Used Examples of How Diagnostic Technologies Inform/Transform the Treatment of Solid Cancer Tumors The Role of the Pathologist Predicting Hereditary Risk Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers, Genomics, & Precision Medicine Targeted Therapies Clinical Trials: How Diagnostic Technology Research Contributes to Treatment Choices The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Preventing, Managing & Treating Infection in Adults Living with Cancer

    25/10/2021 Duración: 58min

    * 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

  • How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment & Care

    21/06/2021 Duración: 01h08min

    * Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 & Cancer on People of Color * Why COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Has Never Been More Important for People Living with Cancer * Concerns about Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines * Taking Your COVID-19 Vaccine on Schedule - Adherence * Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine * What are Social Determinants of Health * Food & Pharmacy Deserts * Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live * COVID-19’s Effect on Health Care Systems * How Race May Impact: * Access to Oncology Care * Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain * How Housing, Cost of Treatment & Care Affect Your Health * Food Insecurity: Practical Resources to Increase Your Access to Food * How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity * Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team * Roadmap to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Advances in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer

    08/03/2021 Duración: 01h10min

    - Overview of Colorectal Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 - New & Emerging Treatment Approaches - Genomics: Predicting Response to Treatment - Role of Precision Medicine & Targeted Cancer Therapies - Clinical Trial Updates - Managing Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Nutrition and Hydration Concerns and Tips - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship

    09/02/2021 Duración: 01h03min

    - Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 - 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 and Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns - The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/ Telemedicine Appointment, including Technology & List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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