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General Interest CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

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Cancer Survivorship
Adherence (medication Adherence)
Cancercare
Cancer Research
Immunotherapy
Caregiving
Race and Ethnicity
Telehealth
Medication Management
Microsatellite Instability
Liquid Biopsy
LGBTQ+ Health
Children As Caregivers
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Veterans
Veterans Affairs (VA)
LGBTQI+ Health Care
Quality Of Life
Social Determinants Of Health

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 ma... more

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Latest Episodes

- Role of Caregivers in Care Coordination for People Living with Cancer & Co-Morbidities - What Research Tells Us About Caregivers, Including Long Distance Caregivers - Coordinating Follow-Up Appointments - Discussion of Adherence – Taking Pills on S... more

- Coping with the Practical, Social & Emotional Challenges of Cancer - How a Cancer Diagnosis Affects Family, Partners & Loved Ones - Selecting a Cancer Care Team & Treatment Facility - What to Do When Presented with Multiple Treatment Options - When... more

- How to Cope While Waiting for Test Results from Cancer Work-Up - Managing Cancer When You Have Other Health Problems - The Impact of Chronic Illness on Cancer Treatment - The Importance of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule - Reducing Har... more

- Overview of Cancer Survivorship - Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Fear of Recurrence - Survivors’ Guilt - Finding Your New Normal - The Importance of Treatment Summaries & Encounter Notes - Follow-Up w... more

- Overview of the Unique Challenges for Veterans Living with Cancer - Your Veteran’s Identity - Veterans Coping with Cancer - Co-Morbidities Impact on Veterans - Overview & Definition of Fatigue - Evaluation & Treatment of Fatigue - Post-Traumatic St... more

- Overview of Cancer Treatments - Definition of Adherence: Taking Your Pills on Schedule - Its Important Role in Managing Cancer - Barriers to Taking Your Pills - Practical Tips to Overcome These Barriers, Including Family, Partners & Others - Comput... more

- 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, ... more

- Definition of a Caregiver - What Research Tells Us About Children as Caregivers’ Well Being - Children as Caregivers - Children as Caregivers for a Sibling - Children as Caregivers for a Parent - Children as Caregivers for a Grandparent - Children ... more

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Recent Guests

Lydia Shapira
Professor of Medicine, Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine; Director, Cancer Survivorship Program at Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center
Stanford University
Episode: Participating in Decisions about Your Care
Jay Ross
Assistant Attending Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Assistant Professor of Psychology and Clinical Psychiatry
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Weill Cornell Medical College
Episode: Participating in Decisions about Your Care
Yue Zheng
PA working in genitourinary medical oncology
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Episode: Participating in Decisions about Your Care
Sarah Nibzada
Oncology social worker
CancerCare
Episode: Participating in Decisions about Your Care
Kayla Miranda
Medical oncologist; VA Houston
VA Houston
Episode: Veterans and Cancer: Unique Challenges
Maria Bishop
Professor of Medicine; University of Arizona Cancer Center
University of Arizona Cancer Center
Episode: Veterans and Cancer: Unique Challenges
Joseph O'Donnell
Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry; Geisel School of Medicine
Geisel School of Medicine
Episode: Veterans and Cancer: Unique Challenges
Diana Bearden
Oncology Dietitian; Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Episode: Veterans and Cancer: Unique Challenges
Francesca Bates
Clinical Psychologist, Oncology Psychology
VA New Jersey Health Care System
Episode: Veterans and Cancer: Unique Challenges

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Dr. Carolyn Messner
Moderator of CancerCare Connect Education Workshop; Senior Director of Education and Training at CancerCare

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Participating in Decisions about Your Care
Q: Can I ask my doctor to tell my spouse all the details of a diagnosis and treatment plans?
Yes, involving a partner in appointments can help ensure there are additional ears in the room and shared understanding, as long as all parties are comfortable and consent to participation.
Veterans and Cancer: Unique Challenges
Q: Where would be the best place to start looking for support groups with someone in active treatment?
Begin with the oncology team or social worker at the treatment center to find local or virtual groups; for veterans, explore VA-focused organizations as well.
Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care
Q: Where should someone start looking for housing assistance or financial help for cancer care?
Start with a hospital social worker or navigator, check local community organizations, and consider national programs for housing and financial support.
Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care
Q: How can patients maximize their appointment time with doctors?
Bring a trusted person, prepare questions, and consider a second opinion if needed to ensure all concerns are addressed.
Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care
Q: Are there specific language guidelines health care providers should follow when treating trans non-binary patients?
Use the language the patient uses, ask for pronouns and preferred name, and defer to the patient's wishes for how to be addressed and referred to.

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The program centers on CancerCare's Connect Education Workshops, bringing together oncology experts to cover practical, emotional, and logistical aspects of cancer care. Across episodes, listeners encounter deep dives into coping with cancer, survivorship, care coordination, accessibility and equity in care, adherence to oral therapies, the role of caregivers (including children), and navigating health systems—from the VA to community clinics. Notable is the heavy emphasis on patient-centered communication, practical resources, and multidisciplinary problem-solving, often with a strong focus on marginalized groups and health disparities. The format relies on expert panels and moderated discussions to translate complex medical topics into ac... more

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1. Lydia Shapira
2. Jay Ross
3. Yue Zheng
4. Sarah Nibzada
5. Kayla Miranda
6. Maria Bishop
7. Joseph O'Donnell
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