Breast Cancer Cancercare Connect Education Workshops

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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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  • Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You

    04/03/2024 Duración: 01h01min

    - Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment - Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing - The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine - Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment - Do I Need Biomarker Testing for My Cancer? - How is Biomarker Testing Done? Using Samples of Your Cancer & Your Healthy Cells - Samples are Sent to the Lab Where Pathologists Test for Certain Biomarkers - Some Results Might Lead to Genetic Testing – Inherited or Germline Mutations - Some Biomarker Testing is Done as Part of Clinical Trials for New Cancer Treatments - Other Uses of Biomarkers – Determining a Person’s Cancer Risk or Finding Cancer - Biomarkers Used to Show if a Treatment is Effective or May Show if Cancer is Returning – Examples Will Be Provided - Biomarkers Play Such an Important Role in Choosing the Best Treatment for You & in Determining Your Progress - Questions for Our Pan

  • Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects

    16/02/2024 Duración: 01h01min

    - Why Chemotherapy Causes Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort - Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand & Cope with Potential Treatment Side Effects with a Plan to Manage or Prevent Them - Common Treatment Gastrointestinal (GI) Side Effects - You May Not Experience All of These - Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth Sores, Stomatitis, Diarrhea, Constipation, Weight Gain or Weight Loss - How Health Care Teams Approach Management & Prevention of These Common GI Side Effects - Prevention Strategies - The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects - Current Research Directions to Improve Control of GI Treatment Side Effects - Developing a Detailed Plan with Your Oncology Team to Manage & Prevent GI Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects - The Importance of Being Prepared Before Treatment Starts - New Agents - The Importance of Clinical Trials - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Incl

  • Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer

    12/02/2024 Duración: 01h03min

    - Overview and Definition of Biomarkers - What Are Some Examples of Biomarker Testing - How Biomarker Testing Provides Useful Information for Cancer Treatment - Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer Is So Important - The Role of the Pathologist - Benefits of Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine - Predicting Response to Treatment - Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

  • Young Adult Survivorship: Fertility, Sexuality and Intimacy

    09/02/2024 Duración: 01h50s

    - Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors - Identity, Relationships & Intimacy - Dating - Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship - Communicating about Sex - Sexuality & Intimacy - Sex Drive: Ability & Desire - Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness, Premature Menopause, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation & Sperm Banking - Low Desire: How to Get My Groove Back - Body Image: Feeling Improved Sexual Self-Esteem - Fertility Choices & Coping with Infertility - Medical Options for Assisted Pregnancy - Health Maintenance Needs for Young Adult Cancer Survivors - Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

  • Breast Cancer in Younger Women: New Treatment Options

    07/02/2024 Duración: 01h17s

    - Overview of Breast Cancer in Younger Women, Including Diagnosing, Staging - ER, PR & HER2 Status - Unique Issues for Younger Women Living with Breast Cancer - Precision Medicine & Sequencing of Treatment - Biomarker Testing & Genetic Testing, Including BRCA Testing - What Informs Treatment Decisions & Options: Understanding Your Pathology Report - Updates on Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Biomarkers Are Tools that Help Determine What Types of Treatments Are Indicated - Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation & Targeted Treatments - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, Neuropathy & Pain - Follow-Up Care - Quality-of-Life Concerns, Including Sexual Health, Pregnancy & Fertility Issues - Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness & Premature Menopause - Practical & Emotional Coping Tips - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

  • Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap

    19/01/2024 Duración: 01h04min

    - Overview of Cancer & the LGBTQI+ Community, Including HIV & HPV - The LGBTQI+ Community’s Disproportionate Cancer Burden - Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, Including Mistrust of Health Care Providers - Barriers to Health Care Access, Including Discrimination - Health Care, Cancer Screening, Palliative and Supportive Care, Affordable Housing - Gay Men & Lesbian Cancer Issues - Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming People’s Cancer Concerns - Challenges for LGBTQI+ Caregivers - Social Security Disability Benefits for LGBTQI+ People Living with Cancer - Military Service and the LGBTQI+ Community - Practical, Financial, Emotional & Social Concerns - Cancer Resources for the LGBTQI+ Community - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

  • Updates in the Treatment of Estrogen Receptor (ER) Positive, Progesterone Receptor (PR) Positive and HER2 Positive Breast Cancer from the 46th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)

    17/01/2024 Duración: 59min

    - Updates from the 46th SABCS on Diagnostic Testing, Biomarkers, Precision Medicine, Grade & Hormone Receptors - What’s New in the Treatment of ER, PR and HER2 Positive Breast Cancer - Updates from SABCS on: Hormone & Targeted Therapy - Chemotherapy Updates from SABCS - Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials - What’s New in Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort, Neuropathy & Long Term Effects - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • The Benefits of Clinical Trials for Triple Negative Breast Cancer

    10/01/2024 Duración: 01h01min

    - The Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer - Why Clinical Trials Are Important as a Treatment Option for Triple Negative Breast Cancer - What Happens in a Clinical Trial - Stages of Clinical Trials - New Research in the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) - Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials - The Meaning of Informed Consent - Benefits & Risks of Participation - How & Where Clinical Trials are Conducted - How to Participate in Clinical Trials - Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Updates from the 46th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) on Triple Negative Breast Cancer

    19/12/2023 Duración: 01h07min

    - Overview of Triple Negative Breast Cancer - New Research on TNBC Presented at SABCS - Triple Negative Breast Cancer-Specific Treatment Updates - Updates on Clinical Trials in Advancing Treatment Choices - The Increasing Role of Diagnostic Testing, Biomarkers & Genetic Testing in Informing Treatment Options - Investigational New Therapies in Clinical Trials - New Developments in the Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Communicating with the Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Adherence, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips

    15/12/2023 Duración: 59min

    - Overview of Young Adults Living with Cancer, including Delays in Diagnosis - Where to Seek Cancer Treatment: Selecting Your Oncology Health Care Team, Including Young Adult Cancer Programs - The Importance of Treatment Summaries - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects - Talking with the Health Care Team about Survivorship Questions & Concerns - Financial Concerns, Including Health Insurance Coverage, School, College & Career - Knowing Your Rights: ADA (Americans with Disability Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) & Additional Legal Protections - Choosing Who & What to Tell Others: Disclosure - Working During Cancer Treatment: Suggestions from the Health Care Team - Dealing with Physical Changes Due to Cancer or Its Treatment - Coping with Concerns about Cancer Recurrence - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions to Ask Our Panel o

  • Living with Breast Cancer - 46th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

    13/12/2023 Duración: 01h01min

    - Overview of Breast Cancer - New Research Presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) - Breast Cancer Specific Treatment Updates - Early Stage Breast Cancer - Younger & Older People Living with Breast Cancer - Genomics & Genetics of Breast Cancer - New Treatment Approaches for Metastatic Breast Cancer - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Clinical Trial Updates - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship

    28/11/2023 Duración: 57min

    - Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Fear of Recurrence - Finding Your New Normal - The Importance of Treatment Summaries & Encounter Notes - Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer: For Caregivers - Coping with Your Loved One's Triple Negative Breast Cancer

    15/11/2023 Duración: 01h06min

    - Overview of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID & Seasonal Flu - The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Your Important Role in Decision Making - Taking on the Role of Caregiving - What Research Tells Us about Caregivers - Caregiving for Your Loved One with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer - Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team - Discussion of OpenNotes & Follow-Up Appointments - Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions, Holidays & Birthdays - Managing Family and Friends - Long Distance Caregiving - Self-Care & Stress Management Recommendations to Manage the Stress of Caregiving - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting: Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research Updates

    01/11/2023 Duración: 59min

    - New Research on Triple Negative Breast Cancer Presented at ASCO - Triple Negative Breast Cancer-Specific Treatment Updates - Updates on Clinical Trials in Advancing Treatment Choices - The Increasing Role of Diagnostic Testing, Biomarkers & Genetic Testing in Informing Treatment Options - Investigational New Therapies in Clinical Trials - New Developments in the Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Communicating with the Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, List of Questions, Adherence, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

  • Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Strategies to Cope

    25/10/2023 Duración: 01h01min

    - Updates on the Treatment of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID & Seasonal Flu - Novel Treatment Therapies - Clinical Trial Updates - How Research Offers Additional Treatment Options - Biomarkers, Diagnostic Testing & Genomics: Why They Are So Important - The Role of Precision Medicine in Improving Treatment Decisions - Sequencing of Treatments - Tips to Prevent & Manage Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team, including Lifestyle & Quality-of-Life Concerns - Practical Strategies to Cope with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer - How to Find the Financial, Emotional & Social Supports to Cope - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Triple Negative Breast Cancer and African American Women

    18/10/2023 Duración: 01h02min

    - Overview of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID & Seasonal Flu - The Difference in Triple Negative Breast Cancer for Black/African American Women - Triple Negative Breast Cancer & African American Women - The Role of Surgery - Precision Medicine & Treatment Sequencing - Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - Clinical Trial Updates - How Clinical Trial Participation Contributes to Treatment Options - Tips to Manage Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Neuropathy, Discomfort & Pain - Follow-Up Care Plan - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Follow-Up Appointments - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Metastatic Breast Cancer: Treatment Updates

    11/10/2023 Duración: 01h02min

    - Overview of Metastatic Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID - Current Standard of Care - New & Emerging Treatment Approaches - Updates on Clinical Trials - How Clinical Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Biomarkers, Diagnostic Testing & Technologies: Why They Are Important in Informing Treatment Decisions - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Coping with the Fear of Recurrence

    20/09/2023 Duración: 01h38s

    - Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID & Seasonal Flu - Fear of Recurrence - Concerns that Cancer May Come Back - Events that May Trigger Fear of Recurrence - Living with Continuing Uncertainty - Promoting Effective Health Care Communication - Making Informed Treatment Choices - Follow-Up Care - Tips for Coping with Fear of Recurrence - Balancing Reality with Stress Management Tips - Using Mind Body Techniques to Cope with Fear of Recurrence - How to Select the Mind Body Techniques that Are Best for You - Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life & Lifestyles Concerns - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Highlights from the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting – “Partnering With Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research”

    17/08/2023 Duración: 01h28min

    - Partnering with Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research - Breast Cancer - Ovarian Cancer - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Prostate Cancer - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment Choices - Brain Cancer - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Oral, Head and Neck Cancer - Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Sarcoma - Wrap-Up of Part I

  • Early Stage Breast Cancer: New Treatment Approaches

    30/06/2023 Duración: 01h08min

    - Overview of Early Stage Breast Cancer, including Diagnosis & Staging - Communicating with the Breast Cancer Health Care Team: Key Questions to Ask - Diagnostic Testing & Technologies, including Hormone Status, Biomarkers, Genomics & Genetic Testing - What Specialists Comprise the Health Care Team: Medical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist & Surgical Oncologist - Current Standard of Care and New & Emerging Treatment Approaches - The Importance of Adherence: Taking Treatment on Schedule - Discussion of Clinical Trials: How Clinical Trials Add to Treatment Options - The Role of Genetic Counseling - Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Communicating with the Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Follow-Up Appointments - Questions for Our Expert Speakers

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