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Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

CancerCare

CancerCare's free Connect Education Workshops are a way for people to learn about cancer-related issues from the convenience of their home or office. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information in these workshops to help you and your loved ones better understand and cope with your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, treatment side effects, pain management, doctor-patient communication and other important topics.
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Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops - How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment & Care

How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment & Care

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06/21/21 • 68 min

* Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 & Cancer on People of Color * Why COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Has Never Been More Important for People Living with Cancer * Concerns about Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines * Taking Your COVID-19 Vaccine on Schedule - Adherence * Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine * What are Social Determinants of Health * Food & Pharmacy Deserts * Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live * COVID-19’s Effect on Health Care Systems * How Race May Impact: * Access to Oncology Care * Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain * How Housing, Cost of Treatment & Care Affect Your Health * Food Insecurity: Practical Resources to Increase Your Access to Food * How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity * Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team * Roadmap to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops - Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer

Caring for Your Loved One with Cancer

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06/08/21 • 56 min

- Definition of a Caregiver - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers’ Well Being - Caregiving for an Older Adult - Caregiving for a Younger Adult - Couples, Partners, Siblings and Friends - Challenges of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors - Family, Partner and Friend Communication - Care Coordination Challenges & Tips - Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Loved Ones - Coping with Holidays, Birthdays & Special Occasions - Managing Family, Friends, Partners & Traditions - Long-Distance Caregiving - Practical Tips for Managing Caregivers’ Stress - Strategies for Self-Care - The Increasing Role of Telemedicine Appointments - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Prepared List of Questions - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops - Understanding the Role of Immunotherapy in Treating Cancer

Understanding the Role of Immunotherapy in Treating Cancer

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05/19/21 • 59 min

* Overview of Immunotherapy, in the Context of COVID-19 * Harnessing the Immune System in Treating Cancer * Clinical Trial Updates * How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options * Examples of Immunotherapy in Prevention, Treatment and Recurrence Prevention of Cancer * Cancer Vaccines * Reporting Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort to the Health Care Team * Follow-Up Care: What to Expect * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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* What is Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) Post Allogeneic Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplantation? * Understanding How GVHD Develops * Finding GVHD Early, in the Context of COVID-19 * Common Signs & Symptoms of GVHD * Types of GVHD: Chronic and Acute * Current Standard of Care for Managing GVHD * New & Promising Treatment Approaches for GVHD * Clinical Trials Updates * How Research Increases Treatment Options * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about GVHD * Follow-Up Care Appointments * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Your Quality-of-Life Concerns * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointment, including Technology & List of Questions * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops - Update on CAR T-Cell Therapies

Update on CAR T-Cell Therapies

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05/10/21 • 64 min

* Overview of CAR T-Cell Therapies, in the Context of COVID-19 * Understanding CARs - Chimeric Antigen Receptors * When to Consider CAR T-Cell Therapies as a Treatment Choice * Clinical Trials for CAR T-Cell Therapies * Discussion of CAR T-Cell Therapies * Managing Potential Treatment Side Effects * Specific Examples of How CAR T-Cell Therapies Contributes to Oncology Care * Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about CAR T-Cell Therapies * The Benefits of CAR T-Cell Therapies * Follow-Up Care: What to Expect * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops - Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

Managing Eye and Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments

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01/24/22 • 65 min

  • Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
  • 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 & Vision Changes
  • Clinical Trials
  • Communication with Your Health Care Team
  • Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups
  • Communicating with the Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
  • Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes
  • Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
  • Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops - What’s New in Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Blood Cancers

What’s New in Diagnostic Technologies for People Living with Blood Cancers

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01/31/22 • 73 min

  • How Diagnostic Technologies Contribute to Your Blood Cancer Treatment Options for Lymphoma, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma & Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
  • New & Emerging Diagnostic Technologies
  • The Role of Clinical Trials
  • How You May Participate in a Blood Cancer Clinical Trial
  • Accessing Resources for Blood Cancer Clinical Trials
  • The Role of the Pathologist
  • Understanding Your Pathology Reports
  • Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes
  • Quality-of-Life & Lifestyle Concerns
  • Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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- Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 & Its Variants & Cancer on People of Color - Social Determinants of Health, including Language Spoken & Health Literacy - Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live - Effect of COVID-19 & Its Variants on Health Care Systems - How Race May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management - Tips to Find Your Best Care Team - Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQ Community - The Role of Housing, Cost of Treatment & Care on Your Health - Food & Pharmacy Deserts - Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition - Job Commitments, Access & Transportation to Treatment & More - How Telehealth May Help in Advancing Your Health Equity - Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity - Guidelines to Communicate with Your Health Care Team - Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops - Emerging Importance of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments in Communicating with Your Health Care Team
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03/16/22 • 70 min

  • 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 & Its Variants
  • Emerging Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to 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 with the Health Care Team
  • Discussing Your Treatment Options, Side Effects/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 Health Care Needs
  • Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops - Transplantation as a Treatment Option for Blood Cancers

Transplantation as a Treatment Option for Blood Cancers

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06/24/21 • 60 min

* Overview & Types of Transplantation, in the Context of COVID-19 * Transplantation as a Treatment Option for Multiple Myeloma * Leukemia * Lymphoma * Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) * MDS * Guidelines for Transplantation * Searching for a Donor * Follow-Up Care * Practical Tips to Manage Post Treatment Concerns * Graft vs. Host Disease * Clinical Trial Updates * Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns * The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments * Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & OpenNotes * Questions for Our Panel of Experts
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How many episodes does Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops have?

Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops currently has 167 episodes available.

What topics does Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Cancer and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops?

The episode title 'Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops?

The average episode length on Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops is 61 minutes.

How often are episodes of Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops released?

Episodes of Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops are typically released every 15 days.

When was the first episode of Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops?

The first episode of Polycythemia Vera CancerCare Connect Education Workshops was released on Apr 5, 2006.

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