Ovarian 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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  • Cancer & the Workplace: Understanding Your Legal Protections

    30/04/2025 Duración: 56min

    - The Meaning of Work - Talking with Your Health Care Team About Work - Managing Your Cancer Treatments While Working - Understanding Your Legal Protections in the Workplace, Including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & Intermittent FMLA - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) State & Local Laws - Disclosure & Communication with Human Resources, Supervisors & Co-Workers - Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges - COBRA – Continuation of Insurance Benefits If Employment Ends - Disability – Short Term, Long Term, Social Security Disability (SSD) & Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Tips for Creating a Plan to Continue Working - The Importance of Self Advocacy - Questions for Our Panel of Expert

  • Understanding the Cost of Care & Your Health Care Coverage

    23/04/2025 Duración: 01h33s

    - Overview of the Medical & Indirect Costs of Treatment - What to Do When Cancer Treatment Seems Unaffordable – Self Advocacy - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns - The Benefits & Limitations of Your Health Plans, Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid Coverage - Tips on Appealing Your Insurance & Medicare Claims & Provider Denials - Living Wills, Health Care Proxies & Advance Health Care Directives - Accessing Financial, Co-Payment Assistance & Medicaid Programs - Support for the Underinsured & Uninsured, Including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Medicaid - Other Resources for Financial Help - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

    21/04/2025 Duración: 57min

    - 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: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments & Discussion of Open Notes - Questions for Our Panel of Expert

  • Trends in Oncology & Treatment Planning: A Guide to Getting the Best Care

    16/04/2025 Duración: 56min

    - Understanding Your Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Options - Clinical Trial Opportunities: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Factors That May Affect Treatment Planning - How Your Health Care Team May Help You Address Your Care - Participating in Decisions about Your Treatment Plans, Side Effect Prevention & Management - Understanding the Role of Supportive Care - The Role of Self Advocacy in Your Oncology Care - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns - Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Coping with Cancer

    12/03/2025 Duración: 01h01min

    - How to Cope While Waiting for Test Results from Cancer Work-Up - Managing Cancer When You Have Other Health Problems - The Impact of Chronic Illness on Cancer Treatment - The Importance of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - Knowing When to Call Your Health Care Team Between Appointments - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - The Role of the Dietitian & Physical Therapist in Helping You Cope with Cancer - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Managing the Emotional, Social, Practical & Financial Issues of Coping with Cancer - Creating the Right Care Plan for You, Including Scheduling Appointments & Follow-Up Care - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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

    10/03/2025 Duración: 56min

    - 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 - Biomarkers Play Such an Important Role in Choosing the Best Treatment for You & In Determining Your Progress - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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

    03/03/2025 Duración: 58min

    - Overview & 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 for Preparing for Telehealth Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Update on the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer

    25/02/2025 Duración: 56min

    - Overview of Ovarian Cancer, Including Staging - How Precision Medicine & Testing Inform Your Treatment Decisions - The Role of the Pathologist - Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches & Follow-Up Care - The Role of the Genetic Counselor - Treatment Options for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer - Clinical Trial Updates - Managing Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Talking with Your Treatment Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns - Key Questions to Ask - The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Follow-Up Care - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Understanding Treatment-Related Skin Toxicity: Practical Tips to Cope with Rash, Dry/Itchy/Peeling Skin and Nail Changes

    17/01/2025 Duración: 57min

    - Skin Toxicity - How Cancer Treatments Affect Your Skin - The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Skin Changes & Irritation - Practical Tips to Manage Rash, Dry/Itchy/Peeling Skin & Nail Changes - Sun Safety Tips During Cancer Treatments - When to Call Your Health Care Team about Skin Toxicity - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Your Treatment Options - The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team: Key Questions to Ask - Quality-of-Life Concerns - How to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Cancer in the Workplace, Health Insurance, Finances and Returning to School

    13/12/2024 Duración: 01h06min

    - Overview of the Challenges Young Adults Living with Cancer Face - Talking with the Health Care Team About Survivorship Questions & Concerns - Choosing Who & What to Tell Others: Disclosure - School: Deciding How to Deal with Financing Education– Community College, Technical Training, College, Graduate School – Scholarships - Financial Concerns, Including Health Insurance, School, College & Career - Knowing Your Rights: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) & Additional Legal Protections - Working During Cancer Treatment: Suggestions from the Health Care Team - Dealing with Physical Changes Due to Cancer or Its Treatment - Short & Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Young Adult Follow-Up Clinic - Coping with Fear of Cancer Recurrence - 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

  • Challenges Young Adults with Cancer Face: Coping Tips

    06/12/2024 Duración: 01h10min

    - 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 Disabilities 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 and Discussion of OpenNotes - Questions to Ask Our Pan

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

    22/11/2024 Duración: 01h04min

    - 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 and 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, Inc

  • Caregiving for Your Loved One with Cancer

    23/09/2024 Duración: 51min

    - Definition of a Caregiver - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being - Caregiving for an Older Adult - Caregiving for a Younger Adult - Caregiving for a Friend - Caregivers for Cancer Survivors - Couples, Partners, Siblings & Friends - Family, Partner & Friend Communication - Care Coordination: Challenges & Tips - Stresses on Family, Partners & Loved Ones - Coping with Holidays, Birthdays & Special Occasions - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions - The Important Role of Long-Distance Caregivers - Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress - Strategies for Self-Care - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of Open Notes - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Current Perspectives on Cancer Survivorship

    10/09/2024 Duración: 55min

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

  • Highlights from the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting: The Art and Science of Cancer Care from Comfort to Cure

    15/08/2024 Duración: 01h34min

    - Overview of ASCO’s 2024 Theme – The Art and Science of Cancer from Comfort to Cure - Updates on the Treatment of Breast Cancer Presented at ASCO - Updates on the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer Presented at ASCO - The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options - Updates on the Treatment of Prostate Cancer Presented at ASCO - Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment Choices - Updates on the Treatment of Brain Cancer Presented at ASCO - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Updates on the Treatment of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Presented at ASCO - Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain - Updates on the Treatment of Sarcoma Presented at ASCO - Wrap-Up of Part I of ASCO 2024

  • Current Perspectives on the Future of Cancer Research

    27/06/2024 Duración: 01h13min

    - Understanding the Future of Cancer Research & Clinical Trials - Increased Focus on Earlier Detection & Treatment of Cancer - Health Care Disparities Research - Enhanced Knowledge of the Molecular Portrait of Cancer - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Approaches for Diagnosis & Treatment of Cancer - Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Mutations in DNA Mismatch Repair Genes – Implications for Treatment - Immunotherapy - CAR T Cell Therapy - Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors & Blockade - Monoclonal Antibodies - Cancer Treatment Vaccines - Immune System Modulators - Targeted Immunotherapies - Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT) - Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) - Robotic Surgery - Additional Focus on Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition & Hydration - Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment

    17/06/2024 Duración: 59min

    - Disproportionate Burden of COVID & Cancer on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live on Your Access to Oncology Care - Effect of COVID on Health Care Systems - How Race May Impact Your Access to Cancer Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - How to Find the Right Cancer Care Team for You - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQI+ Community - Costs of Housing & Cancer Treatment - Food & Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Work Commitments & Transportation to Treatment - Your Rights Under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) & Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - How Telehealth May Help You with Greater Health Equity - Practical Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Tru

  • What’s New in Precision Medicine

    12/06/2024 Duración: 01h04s

    - Understanding Precision Medicine: Overview & Value of Precision Medicine - How Precision Medicine is Different from Targeted Treatments? - Precision Medicine Role’s in Informing Treatment Decisions: Predicting Response to Treatment - The Role of Precision Medicine in Deciding the Treatment for Lung Cancer, Leukemia & Colon Cancer - Talking with Your Health Care Team About Precision Medicine & its Benefits - The Role of the Pathologist - OpenNotes – Asking Your Health Care Team & Pathologist to Help You Understand OpenNotes - How Precision Medicine Contributes to Treatment Options & Quality of Life - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology & Prepared List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer

    13/05/2024 Duración: 01h43s

    - Definition of a Caregiver - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being - Caregiving for an Older Adult - Caregiving for a Younger Adult - Couples, Partners, Siblings, & Friends - Challenges for Caregivers of Cancer Survivors - Family, Partner, & Friend Communication - Care Coordination Challenges & Tips - Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends, & Loved Ones - Coping with Holidays, Birthdays, & Special Occasions - Managing Family, Friends, Partners, & Traditions - Long-Distance Caregiving - Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress - Strategies for Self-Care - The Increasing Role of Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology & Prepared List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

  • Diverse Populations Participating in Decisions about Your Care

    22/04/2024 Duración: 57min

    - How Being a Member of Diverse Communities May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - What to Expect from Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team: Is Your Health Care Team Providing You with Equitable, Excellent Care - What to Consider When Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatment Facility - Languages Spoken & Diversity of the Health Care Team - What Is Cultural Humility & How Your Care Team Practices Cultural Humility - When to Seek a Second Opinion: Finding the Best Care - How to Request Copies of Treatment & Pathology Reports - Your Encounter Notes - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Your Treatment Plan - How to Self-Advocate with Health Care Staff: Languages Spoken, Disability Services & Other Barriers to Health Equity - Health Literacy: How to Become More Knowledgeable & Satisfied with Your Care - Your Important Role in Shared Decision-Making - Tips to Communicate with Your Health Care Team to Determine if They are the

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