Metastatic Breast Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops: Recent Episodes

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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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  • Overview of Cancer Survivorship- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Fear of Recurrence- Finding Your New Normal- The Importance of Treatment Summaries and Encounter Notes- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist and Primary Care Doctor, Including Discussion of Health Screening and Concerns- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, and Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Understanding the Future of Cancer Research & Clinical Trials- Increased Focus on Earlier Detection & Treatment of Cancer- Health Care Disparities Research- Enhanced Knowledge of the Molecular Portrait of Cancer- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Approaches for Diagnosis & Treatment of Cancer- Microsatellite Instability (MSI): Mutations in DNA Mismatch Repair Genes – Implications for Treatment- Immunotherapy- CAR T Cell Therapy- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors & Blockade- Monoclonal Antibodies- Cancer Treatment Vaccines- Immune System Modulators- Targeted Immunotherapies- Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT)- Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs)- Robotic Surgery- Additional Focus on Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition & Hydration- Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Disproportionate Burden of COVID & Cancer on People of Color- Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy- Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live on Your Access to Oncology Care- Effect of COVID on Health Care Systems- How Race May Impact Your Access to Cancer Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management- How to Find the Right Cancer Care Team for You- Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQI+ Community- Costs of Housing & Cancer Treatment- Food & Pharmacy Deserts- Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition- Work Commitments & Transportation to Treatment- Your Rights Under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) & Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)- How Telehealth May Help You with Greater Health Equity- Practical Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity- Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Trusted Family/Friend to Join the Appointment, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Understanding Precision Medicine: Overview & Value of Precision Medicine- How Precision Medicine is Different from Targeted Treatments?- Precision Medicine Role’s in Informing Treatment Decisions: Predicting Response to Treatment- The Role of Precision Medicine in Deciding the Treatment for Lung Cancer, Leukemia & Colon Cancer- Talking with Your Health Care Team About Precision Medicine & its Benefits- The Role of the Pathologist- OpenNotes – Asking Your Health Care Team & Pathologist to Help You Understand OpenNotes- How Precision Medicine Contributes to Treatment Options & Quality of Life- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology & Prepared List of Questions- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Updates from the 46th SABCS on Diagnostic Testing, Biomarkers, Precision Medicine, Grade & Hormone Receptors- What’s New in the Treatment of ER, PR and HER2 Positive Breast Cancer- Updates from SABCS on: Hormone & Targeted Therapy- Chemotherapy Updates from SABCS- Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials- What’s New in Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort, Neuropathy & Long Term Effects- Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • The Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer- Why Clinical Trials Are Important as a Treatment Option for Triple Negative Breast Cancer- What Happens in a Clinical Trial- Stages of Clinical Trials- New Research in the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)- Investigational New Drugs in Clinical Trials- The Meaning of Informed Consent- Benefits & Risks of Participation- How & Where Clinical Trials are Conducted- How to Participate in Clinical Trials- Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trials- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview of Young Adults Living with Cancer, including Delays in Diagnosis- Where to Seek Cancer Treatment: Selecting Your Oncology Health Care Team, Including Young Adult Cancer Programs- The Importance of Treatment Summaries- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Talking with the Health Care Team about Survivorship Questions & Concerns- Financial Concerns, Including Health Insurance Coverage, School, College & Career- Knowing Your Rights: ADA (Americans with Disability Act), FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) & Additional Legal Protections- Choosing Who & What to Tell Others: Disclosure- Working During Cancer Treatment: Suggestions from the Health Care Team- Dealing with Physical Changes Due to Cancer or Its Treatment- Coping with Concerns about Cancer Recurrence- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview of Breast Cancer- New Research Presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)- Breast Cancer Specific Treatment Updates- Early Stage Breast Cancer- Younger & Older People Living with Breast Cancer- Genomics & Genetics of Breast Cancer- New Treatment Approaches for Metastatic Breast Cancer- Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain- Clinical Trial Updates- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team- Communicating with Your Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments- Guidelines to Prepare for Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Fear of Recurrence- Finding Your New Normal- The Importance of Treatment Summaries & Encounter Notes- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns- Guidelines 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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  • Overview of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID & Seasonal Flu- The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team- Your Important Role in Decision Making- Taking on the Role of Caregiving- What Research Tells Us about Caregivers- Caregiving for Your Loved One with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer- Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team- Discussion of OpenNotes & Follow-Up Appointments- Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions, Holidays & Birthdays- Managing Family and Friends- Long Distance Caregiving- Self-Care & Stress Management Recommendations to Manage the Stress of Caregiving- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • New Research on Triple Negative Breast Cancer Presented at ASCO- Triple Negative Breast Cancer-Specific Treatment Updates- Updates on Clinical Trials in Advancing Treatment Choices- The Increasing Role of Diagnostic Testing, Biomarkers & Genetic Testing in Informing Treatment Options- Investigational New Therapies in Clinical Trials- New Developments in the Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain- Communicating with the Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments- Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, List of Questions, Adherence, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts

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  • Updates on the Treatment of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID & Seasonal Flu- Novel Treatment Therapies- Clinical Trial Updates- How Research Offers Additional Treatment Options- Biomarkers, Diagnostic Testing & Genomics: Why They Are So Important- The Role of Precision Medicine in Improving Treatment Decisions- Sequencing of Treatments- Tips to Prevent & Manage Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team, including Lifestyle & Quality-of-Life Concerns- Practical Strategies to Cope with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer- How to Find the Financial, Emotional & Social Supports to Cope- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview of Metastatic Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID- Current Standard of Care- New & Emerging Treatment Approaches- Updates on Clinical Trials- How Clinical Research Increases Your Treatment Options- Biomarkers, Diagnostic Testing & Technologies: Why They Are Important in Informing Treatment Decisions- Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Understanding Precision Medicine: Overview & Value of Precision Medicine
  • How Precision Medicine is Different from Targeted Treatments?
  • Precision Medicine’s Role in Informing Treatment Decisions: Predicting Response to Treatment
  • The Role of Precision Medicine in Deciding the Treatment for Lung Cancer, Leukemia & Colon Cancer
  • Talking with Your Health Care Team about Precision Medicine & Its Benefits
  • The Role of the Pathologist
  • OpenNotes - Asking Your Healthcare Team & Pathologist to Help You Understand OpenNotes
  • How Precision Medicine Contributes to Treatment Options & Quality of Life
  • Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & Prepared List of Questions
  • Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • 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 & 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 for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview of Clinical Trials & Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu
  • Understanding Your Treatment Options, including Clinical Trials
  • Concerns about Participating in Clinical Trials
  • Types of Clinical Trials
  • What Happens in a Clinical Trial?
  • The Meaning of Informed Consent
  • Benefits & Risks of Participation
  • How & Where Clinical Trials are Conducted
  • How to Participate in Clinical Trials
  • Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu
  • Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion
  • Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials
  • Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • 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- Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts & Apps- Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence- Reminders from Your Pharmacy & Pharmacist- Clinical Trials on Adherence- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from COVID, Omicron & Delta Variants- COVID Vaccines & Booster Vaccines- Other Vaccines - Flu, Pneumococcal & Shingles Vaccines- COVID & People Living with Cancer- Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Variants- How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones & Children from COVID & Its Variants- The Increasing Role of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments- How to Prepare for Your Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments, including Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Appointments, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes- Working Closely with Your Health Care Team about Your Wishes & Health Care Directives- Tips to Manage the Practical, Emotional & Financial Stresses Related to COVID, Omicron Variants & Cancer- Self-Care & Stress Management Tips- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Disproportionate Burden of COVID, Omicron & 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 & Omicron 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 - 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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  • Overview of Cancer Survivorship- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Fear of Recurrence- Finding Your New Normal- The Importance of Treatment Summaries- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns- Guidelines 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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  • How the Side Effects of Immunotherapy Differ from Chemotherapy Side Effects- Review of Potential Side Effects with Guidelines for Follow-Up Care- Managing Rash & Dry Skin- Tips to Cope with Flu-Like Symptoms, including Fever- Dealing with Fatigue- Controlling Diarrhea- Reporting Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort to the Health Care Team- Tips to Manage Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort- The Role of Activity/Exercise in Managing Treatment Side Effects- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns- The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview of Lobular Breast Cancer- Understanding Your Pathology Report for Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)- Understanding Your Pathology Report for Invasive Lobular Carcinoma- The Role of Genetic Testing & Counseling- Current Standard of Care, including Surgery- New Treatment Approaches- Updates on Clinical Trials- How Clinical Research Increases Your Treatment Options- Biomarkers, Diagnostic Testing and Technologies: Why They Are Important in Informing Treatment Decisions for Invasive Lobular Carcinoma- Preventing and Managing Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort and Pain- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns- Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview of Immunotherapy, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu- Harnessing the Immune System in Treating Cancers, including Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Melanoma & Lymphoma - Clinical Trial Updates: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options- Examples of Immunotherapy in Prevention, Treatment & Recurrence Prevention of Cancer- Cancer Vaccines- Reporting Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort to the Health Care Team- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Logistics, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes- Follow-Up Care: What to Expect- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview & Definition of Diagnostic Technologies & Biomarkers in the Context of COVID-19 - How Diagnostic Technologies & Biomarkers Shape & Improve Treatment Decisions - Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important - The Role of the Pathologist - Benefits of Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers & Precision Medicine - Predicting Response to Treatment - Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth Appointments with Your Health Care Team, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of 2021 Care’s Act - Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants- New Research on TNBC Presented at SABCS- Triple Negative Breast Cancer-Specific Treatment Updates- Updates on Clinical Trials in Advancing Treatment Choices- The Increasing Role of Diagnostic Testing, Biomarkers & Genetic Testing in Informing Treatment Options- Investigational New Therapies in Clinical Trials- New Developments in the Prevention & Management of Treatment Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain- Communicating with the Health Care Team with Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions, Adherence, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview of Breast Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants- New Research Presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)- Breast Cancer Specific Treatment Updates- Early Stage Breast Cancer - Younger & Older People Living with Breast Cancer- Breast Cancer Survivorship- Genomics & Genetics of Breast Cancer- New Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer- Preventing & Managing Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain- The Role of Clinical Trials- How Research Increases Treatment Options- Key Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • Overview of Metastatic TNBC, in the Context of COVID-19- The Important Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team- Your Important Role in Decision Making- Taking on the Role of Caregiving- What Research Tells Us about Caregivers- Caregiving for Your Loved One with Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer- Challenges in Communicating with the Health Care Team- Discussion of OpenNotes & Follow-Up Appointments- Coping with Each Day, On Special Occasions and Birthdays- Managing Family and Friends, in the Context of COVID-19- Long Distance Caregiving- Self-Care & Stress Management Recommendations to Manage the Stress of Caregiving- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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  • 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- Computer, Tablet & Phone Reminders including Emails, Texts & Apps- Planning Ahead: Lead Time in Refilling Prescriptions, Weekends, Travel & Holidays- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Adherence- Reminders from Your Pharmacy & Pharmacist- Clinical Trials on Adherence- The Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Follow-Up Care & Discussion of OpenNotes- Questions for Our Panel of Experts