What’s New in the Treatment of Breast Cancer for Women of All Ages

01/29/20 • 61 min

Breast Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

* Summary of the Treatment for Breast Cancer in Adult Women of All Ages * Critical Role of Genetic & Genomic Testing Throughout All Stages of Breast Cancer * Tools that Help Predict Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence * The Value of Early & Repeated Testing to Inform Treatment Choices * The Role of Genetic Testing & Counseling * The Difference Between Inherited & Acquired or Sporadic Gene Mutations * Quality-of-Life Concerns, including Treatment Side Effects & Long-Term Effects * Fertility Issues * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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Care for Your Bones During & After Cancer Treatment: Tips to Improve Bone Health

- Overview of Bone Health - Imaging & Diagnostic Tests to Measure Your Bone Density - Guidelines to Manage Bone Health & Bone Metastases - Tips for Taking Care of Your Bones - Prescription Medication to Improve Your Bone Health - Treatment Choices, including Clinical Trials - Tips to Reduce Bone Complications & Fractures - Controlling Pain & Side Effects - How Exercise & Physical Therapy Make a Difference - Dental Care During & After Treatment - The Role of Nutrition - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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Taking Your Treatment on Schedule: Its Importance in Managing Cancer

* Overview of Cancer Treatments * Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule * Its Important Role in Managing Cancer * Barriers to Taking Your Treatment * Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, including Travel, Cost, Family, Partners & Others * Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders, including Emails, Texts & Apps * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Arranging for Appointments, Refilling Prescriptions * Weekends, Travel & Holidays * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Assistance with Adherence * Reminders from Your Medical Team, Pharmacy & Pharmacist * Clinical Trial Adherence * Questions for Our Panel of Experts