Multiple Myeloma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops - Adjusting to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Over Time: Challenges and Opportunities of Taking Your Treatment on Schedule

Adjusting to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Over Time: Challenges and Opportunities of Taking Your Treatment on Schedule

03/30/21 • 61 min

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

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Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

* Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments, in the Context of COVID-19 * Cause & Risk Factors * Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes * Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Floaters & Flashing Lights * The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team * Tips to Manage Low Vision * How Eye Products Can Help You Manage Eye & Visions Changes * Clinical Trials, in the Context of COVID-19 * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Eye Examinations, Follow-Up Care & Check-Ups * Talking with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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Emerging Importance of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments in Communicating with Your Health Care Team

* Overview of Your Health Care Team: Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team * The Importance of Communication, in the Context of COVID-19 * Emerging Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, in the Context of COVID-19 * Tips to Improve Communication with Your Health Care Team * Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Do You Have the Needed Technology: Working with Your Doctor’s Office to Set-Up Needed Technology Before Your Appointment * Who to Include in These Appointments - Family Members, Partner, Long Distance Caregivers * Determining Three Key Questions at the Start of Your Appointment * Discussing Your Treatment Options, Side Effect/Pain Management & Clinical Trial Options * How Your Other Chronic Illnesses May Impact Your Cancer Treatment: Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions * Discussion of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule * Your Follow-Up Appointments, Care & Questions between Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Who to Contact Evenings, Weekends & Holidays, with Their Contact Information * Balancing Your Quality of Life with Your Healthcare Needs * Questions for Our Panel of Experts