Multiple Myeloma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

* Overview of Blood Cancer Treatments, in the Context of COVID-19 * Understanding Treatment Side Effects, in the Context of COVID-19 * Working with Your Health Care Team to Manage Each Treatment Side Effect, in the Context of COVID-19 * Dealing with Blood Cancer Treatments and Other Co-Morbid Health Treatments * The Importance of Taking Your Blood Cancer Treatment on Schedule – Adherence * Adjusting to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Over Time * Can I Take My Medications at Any Time of the Day? * The Value of Time of Day Consistency in Taking Your Pills * Challenges to Taking Your Treatment on Schedule, in the Context of COVID-19 * Practical Tips & Opportunities to Overcome Challenges * Review of Resources to Remind You to Take Your Pills on Schedule * Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel and Holidays * Communicating with Your Hematology Oncology Team about Adherence, including Your Pharmacist * The Importance of Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Making Your List of Questions * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

* Overview of Cancer Treatments * Costs of Cancer: Direct Medical Costs, Related Non-Medical Costs, Daily Living Expenses * Overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) * Its Key Provisions * Major Benefits of the ACA * Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Team About the ACA * What are Patient Assistance Programs? How They Help * Linking You to Needed Cancer Organizations, Resources and Information * Questions for Our Panel of Experts