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

06/15/20 • 99 min

Melanoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

* 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

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Emerging Treatments for Metastatic Melanoma

* The Context of COVID-19 & Metastatic Melanoma * Overview of Metastatic Melanoma, including Diagnosing and Staging * Current Standard of Care * New & Emerging Treatment Approaches * Targeted Therapy and The Role of Precision Medicine * The Important Role of Immunotherapy * Clinical Trial Updates * Follow-Up Care * Tips for Caring for Your Skin During Treatments * Symptoms, Side Effect & Pain Management * Discussing Quality-of-Life Concerns with Your Health Care Team * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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Current Perspectives in Cancer Survivorship

* Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 * Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects * Quality-of-Life Concerns * Fear of Recurrence * Finding Your New Normal * The Importance of Treatment Summaries * Follow-Up with Your Oncologist and Primary Care Doctor * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Survivorship Questions & Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts