Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer

06/02/20 • 71 min

Lung Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

* Overview of Lung Cancer and Current Standard of Care, in the Context of COVID-19 * The Role of Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology and Targeted Cancer Therapies * New Treatment Approaches * The Role of Precision Medicine in Informing Treatment Options * How Clinical Trials Contribute to Treatment Options * Managing Side Effects and Pain * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Nutritional Concerns and Tips * The Important Role of Movement * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy

* How the Side Effects of Immunotherapy Differ from Chemotherapy Side Effects * Review of Potential Side Effects * How to Manage Them * Guidelines for Follow-Up Care * Managing Rash & Dry Skin * Tips to Cope with Flu-Like Symptoms, including Fever * Dealing with Fatigue * Controlling Diarrhea * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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The New Coronavirus (COVID-19): Emerging Guidelines for People Living & Coping with Cancer

* Effect of COVID-19 on People Living with Cancer * Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Treatment * How to Currently Protect Yourself & Loved Ones from COVID-19 * Social Distancing, Masks & Gloves * Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments to Reduce Your Exposure to COVID-19 * How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments * Coping with “Self-Quarantine Fatigue” * Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives * How Might a Vaccine Work: Progress & Outlook * Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID-19 & Cancer * Helping Children During this Pandemic * Self-Care & Stress Management Suggestions * Questions for Our Panel of Experts