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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Oncology experts summarize current and emerging issues in cancer management for patients and caregivers. Information from the Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE) helps people to become informed partners in their care.
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Oncology experts summarize current and emerging issues in cancer management for patients and caregivers. Information from the Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE) helps people to become informed partners in their care.
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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- Caregiving for a Friend- Caregivers for Cancer Survivors- Couples, Partners, Siblings & Friends- Family, Partner & Friend Communication- Care Coordination: Challenges & Tips- Stresses on Family, Partners &…
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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 f…
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Highlights from the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting: The Art and Science of Cancer Care from Comfort to Cure
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- Overview of ASCO’s 2024 Theme – The Art and Science of Cancer from Comfort to Cure- Updates on the Treatment of Breast Cancer Presented at ASCO- Updates on the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer Presented at ASCO- The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options- Updates on the Treatment of Prostate Cancer Presented at ASCO- Talking…
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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 …
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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 Treat…
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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 …
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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, &…
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- 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 & Treatmen…
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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 …
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Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You
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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…
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Chemotherapy: Novel Approaches to Prevent and Manage Gastrointestinal Treatment Side Effects
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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, Stomat…
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Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer
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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 R…
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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 Ge…
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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 Hou…
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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 th…
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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- Guid…
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Highlights from the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting – “Partnering With Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research”
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- Partnering with Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research- Breast Cancer- Ovarian Cancer- The Role of Clinical Trials: How Research Increases Treatment Options- Prostate Cancer- Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Treatment Choices- Brain Cancer- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Oral, Head and Neck Cancer- Management of Treatment S…
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- 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 & Treatm…
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- Overview & Definition of Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies- How Biomarkers & Diagnostic Technologies Shape & Improve Treatment Decisions- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important- The Role of the Pathologist- Benefits of Biomarkers, Precision Medicine & Diagnostic Technologies- Predicting Response to Treatment- Clinical Trials: How Re…
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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 Housi…
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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- Ho…
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- Overview of Oral, Head & Neck Cancer, in the Context of COVID, Omicron & Seasonal Flu- Staging & Diagnosing- Surgical Interventions, including Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery- New Chemotherapy Options- Concurrent Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy- Key Questions in Making Treatment Decisions- How Research Increases Your Treatment Options- The Role of C…
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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 Presc…
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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 Var…
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Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care: With Tips and Strategies to Find the Best Cancer Treatment and Health Care Team for You
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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 Treatme…
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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/Telemedici…
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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 of Caregivers for Cancer Survivors- Family, Partners & Friend Communication- Care Coordinator Challenges & Tips- Stresses on Family, Partners, Friends & Lo…
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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 Tr…
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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 V…
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- Overview of Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects & Discomfort, in the Context of COVID-19 and its Variants - Working with Your Healthcare Team to Prevent & Manage Treatment Side Effects - Common Treatment Side Effects - How Your Health Care Team Prevents & Manages Treatment Side Effects, in the Context of COVID-19 - The Role of the Oncology Nurse …
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- Overview of Oral, Head & Neck Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19- Staging & Diagnosing- Key Questions in Making Treatment Decisions- Surgical Interventions, including Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, in the Context of COVID-19- New Chemotherapy Options- Concurrent Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy, in the Context of COVID-19- The Role of Clinical Tria…
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- Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants- 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 and Risks of Participation, in t…
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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 Presc…
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- Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants- Managing Post Treatment Side Effects/Late Effects- Quality-of-Life Concerns- Fear of Recurrence- Finding Your New Normal- The Importance of Treatment Summaries- The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments- Follow-Up with Your Oncologist & Primary Care Doct…
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- Managing the Side Effects of Immunotherapy- 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 &…
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Understanding How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment and Care: With Tips & Strategies to Find the Best Cancer Treatment & Health Care Team for You
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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, Manageme…
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Emerging Importance of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments in Communicating with Your Health Care Team
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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 Appointm…
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COVID-19, Omicron & Delta Variants, COVID-19 Vaccines & Booster Vaccines: Revised Guidelines for People Living with Cancer and Their Loved Ones
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How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones from COVID-19 & Omicron & Delta Variants COVID-19 Vaccines & Booster Vaccines Other Vaccines - Flu, Pneumococcal & Shingles Vaccines COVID-19 & People Living with Cancer Where to Find Reliable Information Regarding this Pandemic & Its Variants How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones & Children from COVID-19 & I…
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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 &…
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* Overview of Infection, Its Prevention, Management & Treatment in People Living with Cancer* Understanding Drug-Resistant Infection & Cancer* Causes & Risk Factors for Infections* Why People Living with Cancer May Be More Prone to Infection* Know Your Risk of Infection* What is AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)?* Questions to Ask Your Health Care Tea…
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* 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 Dese…
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* Overview of Head and Neck Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19* Staging and Diagnosing* Key Questions in Making Treatment Decisions* Surgical Interventions, including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in the Context of COVID-19* New Chemotherapy Options* Concurrent Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy, in the Context of COVID-19* The Role of Clinical Tr…
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- Overview of Cancer Survivorship, in the Context of COVID-19 - 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 and Primary Care Doctor, including Discussion of Health Screening & Concerns - The Increa…
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* Overview of Cancer, in the 9/11 Community, in the Context of COVID-19* Living with Cancer, Co-Morbid Health Problems & Long-Term Effects of 9/11* Understanding Post Traumatic Stress, in the 9/11 Community, while Coping with the Pandemic* Discussion of COVID-19, 9/11 & Cancer in the 9/11 Community: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Concerns* Cost o…
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How Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers Improve Treatment Decisions for People Living with Cancer
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* Overview of Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers, in the Context of COVID-19* How These Technologies Improve Treatment Decisions* Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important* The Role of the Pathologist* Benefits of Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers and Precision Medicine* Predicting Response to Treatment* Clinical Trials: How Research …
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* Overview of Flu Vaccines, in the Context of COVID-19* Why Flu Vaccine Equity Has Never Been More Important for People Living with Cancer* Taking Your Flu Vaccine on Schedule: Adherence* Communicating with Diverse Patient Populations about the Important Role of Flu Vaccines* Concerns about Safety of Flu Shots* Benefits of Flu Shots* The Increasing…
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* Definition of a Caregiver* Caregiving & Social Distancing* What Research Tells Us About: Caregiving for an Older Adult & Caregiving for a Younger Adult* Talking with Each Other about Shared Expectations* The Role of the Caregiver in Communicating with the Health Care Team* Care Coordination, Challenges & Tips* Stresses on Family, Partners, Friend…
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* Overview of Infection, Its Prevention & Management in People Living with Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19* Causes & Risk Factors for Infections* Why People Living with Cancer May Be More Prone to Infection* Know Your Risk of Infection* What is AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)?* Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Antimicrobial Resistance…
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* Understanding the Costs of Living with Cancer* Managing the Medical and Indirect Costs of Treatment* Talking with Your Health Care Team about Your Financial Concerns* Understanding the Benefits and Limitations of Your Health Coverage* Tips on Appealing Medical Insurance Claims and Provider Denials* Understanding and Accessing Financial and Co-Pay…
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* Updates for Veterans Living with Cancer, in the Context of COVID-19* Post-Traumatic Stress, Pain Management & Survivorship* Adherence to Treatment Plans* Taking Your Treatment on Schedule* Coordinating Doctor Visits, Transportation & Daily Schedules* Nutrition & Hydration Concerns & Tips* Suggestions to Overcome Barriers in Coordinating Care in D…
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