
- 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, & Friends
- Challenges for Caregivers of Cancer Survivors
- Family, Partner, & 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
May 13, 2024
1 hr

- HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Biomarker, Genomic & Diagnostic Testing: Grade & Hormone Receptors
- Standard Treatment Options, Including Targeted Therapy
- How Biomarker Testing Informs Treatment Decisions
- New & Emerging Targeted Treatments
- Updates on Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials
- How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
- What’s New in the Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, Neuropathy, Pain & Long-Term Effects
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Apr 24, 2024
1 hr 3 min

- How Being a Member of Diverse Communities May Impact Your Access to Oncology Care, Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management
- What to Expect from Your Relationship with Your Health Care Team: Is Your Health Care Team Providing You with Equitable, Excellent Care
- What to Consider When Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatment Facility - Languages Spoken & Diversity of the Health Care Team
- What Is Cultural Humility & How Your Care Team Practices Cultural Humility
- When to Seek a Second Opinion: Finding the Best Care
- How to Request Copies of Treatment & Pathology Reports - Your Encounter Notes
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Your Treatment Plan
- How to Self-Advocate with Health Care Staff: Languages Spoken, Disability Services & Other Barriers to Health Equity
- Health Literacy: How to Become More Knowledgeable & Satisfied with Your Care
- Your Important Role in Shared Decision-Making
- Tips to Communicate with Your Health Care Team to Determine if They are the Best Team for You
- Guidelines to Improve Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Apr 22, 2024
57 min

- Overview of Common Eye & Vision Changes Related to Cancer Treatments
- Discussion of Common Eye & Vision Changes, Including Causes & Risk Factors
- Tips to Manage Dry Eyes, Watery Eyes, Itching Eyes, Blepharitis, Loss of Eyelashes, Changes in Vision, Cataracts, 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 & Communicating with Your Health Care Team
- Guidelines for Eye Examinations & Check-Ups
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Apr 8, 2024
55 min

- Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment
- Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing
- The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine
- Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment
- Do I Need Biomarker Testing for My Cancer?
- How is Biomarker Testing Done? Using Samples of Your Cancer & Your Healthy Cells
- Samples are Sent to the Lab Where Pathologists Test for Certain Biomarkers
- Some Results Might Lead to Genetic Testing – Inherited or Germline Mutations
- Some Biomarker Testing is Done as Part of Clinical Trials for New Cancer Treatments
- Other Uses of Biomarkers – Determining a Person’s Cancer Risk or Finding Cancer
- Biomarkers Used to Show if a Treatment is Effective or May Show if Cancer is Returning – Examples Will Be Provided
- Biomarkers Play Such an Important Role in Choosing the Best Treatment for You & in Determining Your Progress
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Mar 4, 2024
1 hr 1 min

- Why Chemotherapy Causes Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort
- Working with Your Healthcare Team to Better Understand & Cope with Potential Treatment Side Effects with a Plan to Manage or Prevent Them
- Common Treatment Gastrointestinal (GI) Side Effects - You May Not Experience All of These - Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Mouth Sores, Stomatitis, Diarrhea, Constipation, Weight Gain or Weight Loss
- How Health Care Teams Approach Management & Prevention of These Common GI Side Effects
- Prevention Strategies
- The Role of the Oncology Nurse in Preventing Side Effects
- Current Research Directions to Improve Control of GI Treatment Side Effects
- Developing a Detailed Plan with Your Oncology Team to Manage & Prevent GI Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects
- The Importance of Being Prepared Before Treatment Starts
- New Agents
- The Importance of Clinical Trials
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
Feb 16, 2024
1 hr 1 min

- Overview and Definition of Biomarkers
- What Are Some Examples of Biomarker Testing
- How Biomarker Testing Provides Useful Information for Cancer Treatment
- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer Is So Important
- The Role of the Pathologist
- Benefits of Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine
- Predicting Response to Treatment
- Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
Feb 12, 2024
1 hr 3 min

- Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Identity, Relationships & Intimacy
- Dating
- Couples/Partners Dealing with Survivorship
- Communicating about Sex
- Sexuality & Intimacy
- Sex Drive: Ability & Desire
- Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness, Premature Menopause, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation & Sperm Banking
- Low Desire: How to Get My Groove Back
- Body Image: Feeling Improved Sexual Self-Esteem
- Fertility Choices & Coping with Infertility
- Medical Options for Assisted Pregnancy
- Health Maintenance Needs for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Long-Term Follow-Up for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
Feb 9, 2024
1 hr

- Overview of Breast Cancer in Younger Women, Including Diagnosing, Staging
- ER, PR & HER2 Status
- Unique Issues for Younger Women Living with Breast Cancer
- Precision Medicine & Sequencing of Treatment
- Biomarker Testing & Genetic Testing, Including BRCA Testing
- What Informs Treatment Decisions & Options: Understanding Your Pathology Report
- Updates on Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options
- Biomarkers Are Tools that Help Determine What Types of Treatments Are Indicated - Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation & Targeted Treatments
- Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
- Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort, Neuropathy & Pain
- Follow-Up Care
- Quality-of-Life Concerns, Including Sexual Health, Pregnancy & Fertility Issues
- Tips to Deal with Vaginal Dryness & Premature Menopause
- Practical & Emotional Coping Tips
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
Feb 7, 2024
1 hr

- Overview of Cancer & the LGBTQI+ Community, Including HIV & HPV
- The LGBTQI+ Community’s Disproportionate Cancer Burden
- Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap, Including Mistrust of Health Care Providers
- Barriers to Health Care Access, Including Discrimination
- Health Care, Cancer Screening, Palliative and Supportive Care, Affordable Housing
- Gay Men & Lesbian Cancer Issues
- Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming People’s Cancer Concerns
- Challenges for LGBTQI+ Caregivers
- Social Security Disability Benefits for LGBTQI+ People Living with Cancer
- Military Service and the LGBTQI+ Community
- Practical, Financial, Emotional & Social Concerns
- Cancer Resources for the LGBTQI+ Community
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts
Jan 19, 2024
1 hr 4 min
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