Episoder
-
- 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 -
- 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 Best Team for You
- Guidelines to Improve Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts -
Mangler du episoder?
-
- 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 -
- 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 Panel of Experts -
- 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, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts -
- 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 -
- 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 -
- 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 -
- 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 of Experts -
- Caregiving for Your Loved One with Metastatic Prostate Cancer, in the Context of COVID, Seasonal Flu & RSV
- Tips on Working with the Health Care Team to Manage Your Loved One’s Pain, Neuropathy & Discomfort
- The Important Role of the Caregiver with the Health Care Team
- Deciding to Become a Caregiver
- The Unique Stresses & Rewards of Caregiving
- Long-Distance Caregiver
- Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions
- Guidelines to Prepare for These Appointments to Increase Their Benefits, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Self-Care & Stress Management Suggestions & Tips to Promote Caregiver Resilience
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts -
- 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 -
- Overview of the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer, in the Context of COVID & Seasonal Flu
- The Role of Precision Medicine
- New & Emerging Treatments for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Advances in the Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- The Role of Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology & Targeted Treatments
- Updates on the Treatment & Care of Bone Metastases
- The Importance of Clinical Trials
- How Clinical Trials Contribute to Your Treatment Options
- Tips to Manage Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain
- The Role of Physical Activity
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts -
- 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 -
- 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: Language 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 Best Team for You
- Guidelines to Improve Your Communication with Your Health Care Team, including Prepared List of Questions & Follow-Up Appointments
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts -
- Overview & Definition of Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies
- How Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies Shape & Improve Treatment Decisions
- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important
- The Role of the Pathologist
- Benefits of Biomarkers, Precision Medicine & Diagnostic Technologies
- 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 -
- 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 & 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 for Our Panel of Experts -
- Overview of Clinical Trials & Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu
- 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 & 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 Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu
- 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 -
- 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
- 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 -
- The Important Role of the Caregiver with the Health Care Team
- Caring for Your Loved One with Metastatic Prostate Cancer, in the Context of COVID & Omicron
- Tips on Working with the Health Care Team to Manage Your Loved One’s Pain, Neuropathy & Discomfort
- Deciding to Become a Caregiver: The Unique Stresses & Rewards of Caregiving
- Long-Distance Caregiving: Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions
- Coping with Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries & Special Occasions
- The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Self-Care & Stress Management Tips to Promote Caregiver Resilience
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts -
- How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from COVID, Omicron & Delta Variants
- COVID Vaccines & Booster Vaccines
- Other Vaccines - Flu, Pneumococcal & Shingles Vaccines
- COVID & People Living with Cancer
- Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Variants
- How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones & Children from COVID & 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, Quality-of-Life Concerns & 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, Omicron Variants & Cancer
- Self-Care & Stress Management Tips
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts - Se mer
